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TylerW

TylerW

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Hey guys:

I've seen this discussed a few times and most of the time the replies are along the lines of "it's your car, do as you wish".

The question is:

If you are looking at a Mopar for sale, and it's apparent that it's been restored with more options than it originally had, does it-

1. Turn you off on it because you want a totally original car even if it was stripped, or...

2. Seem like a good thing, because more is better.

I'm not talking about high-dollar cars that need to be correct. I'm talking about cars like my own Dart Sport. It's a 318 car with a great color combo(red w/white interior) buckets, console, ps, pb, air, rear speaker.

I have some nice options I'm going to add to it...light package, dual mirrors, inside hood release, day/night mirror. I think things like this only enhance a car...otherwise people wouldn't always be looking for those parts and pieces.

I know "it's my car" and yes I have done as I pleased but I'm curious to hear subjective opinions.
 
Whatever works and doesn't look stupid is my criteria.
Now all we have to do is define "looks stupid" :D
 
I agree with you. If it is not what someone would expect to sell as a rare, low production, highly desirable car, then add whatever factory options you'd like. With that said though, stick with as close to factory type options as possible. By this I mean to not do things like adding the twin scoops of a GTS onto a Road Runner and the like.
 
TrailBeast said:
Protesting Inkjunkie's :D

Dang it, I meant Rusty's sorry guys.
This wouldn't happen if we ever met ya know.
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Well he's talking about whatever an LS thing is, so you'll have ta come up with another one for him
 
The only cars that need to be as built are high dollar restorations for resale

Seen a 70 AAR CUDA yesterday that has a cool story. Guy bought it new, got married, she gets it in divorce and at some point sat 22 years in garage collection everything on top like a work bench.

Calls him an said here is the call you have been waiting for.

Now this was a real B5 blue AAR, B5 Blue interior. When he redid it it went back to close to original, but it isn't completely correct. Extra flake in the paint gloss paint instead of the matte but the car is beautiful and he doesn't plan on loosing it again.

Should the car been put back correct, yes, but it is his car so even thought it is a high dollar desire able car it is his car to do what he wants.

Most people here wouldn't care. It really doesn't add value it adds creature comforts in many ways.

My dart was a 6 auto on column now 340 4 speed, think it is something that would be more in demand today than if I had restored to plain jane factory correct.
 
I don't think any of the options you want to add will hurt the value in any way. They will only enhance it my opinion. And, like you mentioned, it's not a super rare car, so add away.
 
I'm onboard with everyone else...And when the time comes to sell her one day it may help the sale go quicker.
 
Its a 73 Dart Sport. You could cut a shaker into the hood if you wanted. If someone else doesn't like it they can buy another hood before or after they buy the car.
You said it best, "It's your car" until its sold.
If you have had this car a long time you are accustom to it not having a hood release inside. Add one and you will have to get accustom to it.
I took the darn thing back off of my 67 and sold it here. Otherwise I might have worn out my door locks.
Other goodies like electric trunk release and right hand remote mirror were not a problem.
 
The only car that matters as to equipment is a survivor. Once they have paint work or interior etc-then it's build it like you want it because it will never be original again. JMO!
 
I agree with all. there are definite categories of cars I think and how a person chooses to restore them would generally follow a logical plan for each type, the car however belongs to that person so this is still a free country!!
1. the survivor. yes rare, desirable depends on whether its a say 70 hemi cuda or grandma's 4 door bel. both are survivors! do what ya want to the more door most would say..
2. restoring a desirable performance car, say a 69 runner 383 car, that is a basket case, value wise usually better put back as original. adding extras that were offered for that particular car, may help value or not, if they can be removed that's a plus. changing color, this can be a big decision. if say originally army green. most people don't like that and would change color. if ya ever sell it, changing color gives the potential buyer a bargaining chip. even if he really loves that color!! LOL one thing to remember when trying to sell your car, it costs some bucks to repaint one, so maybe when you paint it, realize most people don't keep their cars forever..
3. the car. its not rare, not, say a 72 318 duster. adding options that were offered for say a bodies of that era, most people would like that. the "purist", he'd jhate it, bUT he would be in market for say an original 73 340 car anyway.
4. the hotrodder. performance e is his bag, pretty much that's it. guy buying his car wants speed, handling, good seat, the rest is fluff and anything changed on the car , he can leave or take off, and add his own stuff!
5. the race. he's gonna take a roller generally and cut it up till that's all it ever will be used for.
wow! too much caffeine.......
 
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