Being primarily a pro-touring forum, my guess is that many here will agree with you. Maybe the debate should be whether or not its right to take a numbers matching classic in primo condition (let's say a '69 Hurst/Olds for example) and turn it into a pro-tourer. Some would argue that if you own it, do whatever you want to it. Some will say go ahead but save all the parts. Yet some will say, no - never - don't touch it. It's too rare to "destroy".
By looking at what was going on at the B-J auction, you'll get more money for a totally slick pro-touring '69 Hurst vs. one bone stock. Now it seems that you can take your Grandmother's old straight six Nova and turn it into a $150K beast, matching numbers be damned, and make a profit! That's todays' market. What about the future? Anyone have a crystal ball?
Another thought... it was once cool to take a van, install a groovy yet "functional" interior, a pair of sidepipes and chrome rims, some airbrushed murals on the sides... ooooh, not so cool anymore. The fad may fade.
Last edited by Mecom Racer; 01-24-2007 at 01:20 PM.
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