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Originally Posted by streetfytr68
I think you are hyper-analyzing the subject, Ty. You can't do that with a hot rod. One might be inclined to combine 1 and 2.
In most cases, classification is a pendulum. Car A might lean towards the race side of the equation while car B might lean towards the street side of the equation.
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Steve the reason I chose to look at the Pro Touring cars this way is because it seams that Ford (Cobra vs. LV? Model) Both could get many of the same major options.
GM Camaro Z/28 all the way down to the straight six. (Also for a while a Berliinetta)
GM Firebird: Trans AM, Formula, Firebird, Skybird
Corvette: Std vs. Z06 )I would believe different demographics as well.
Most of the Cars are grouped into at least 2 Segaments. The first segment is a more Racing Oriented model. Much more wild graphics, different exhaust note, wider wheels etc.
The second segment is toned down a fair amount visually, and in most cases some of the performance is toned down as well. That said it is also possible in many instances that the same engine and drive train can be had in the more subdued second style.
You can follow this same thing down many car lines all the way down to the economy version of the same body style.
There is enough data just on this website dealing with the 1st Generation Camaro's to to start seeing trends between the build I listed above, and, all of these are Hot Rods of one kind of another.
I will admit there is some gray involved.
From my perspective it appears that all the "Top" cars are slowly moving toward the "Race Car", side of the equation anyway, due to the fact of the technology being available to the aftermarket. Electronics, both in gauge technology, Track and car monitoring options. (Data Accumulation that would normally be found on a race car only a few years ago). Carbon Fiber used in Body Panels, engine parts, structural parts etc. Multiple 3 piece wheel options, Suspension offerings of all types that would normally be associated with Road Racing Applications.
The big difference between them is the presentation of the car.
Does this make sense?
Now would it be safe to say as long as the car has a good fit and finish and good parts, that it should bring a comparable valuation?
Ty