Value original condition vs modified

[Walter F.]

If a Corvette was purschased new by the first owner and used strictly for racing during its first years of ownership is the Corvette worth more restored to how the car was original set up by its first owner or how it left the dealership. How would that effect judging?

[Michael D.]

Re: Value originall condition vs modified

Define "strictly for racing." I am assuming the competition aspect could have made quite a few modifications from the original, including the disappearance of the original engine, transmission, and possibly rear end. Body mods might have been completed. Attempting to restore the car may not be worth your time or effort.

[Walter F.]

Re: Value originall condition vs modified

Cutting wheel wells, decals and numbers, hurst shifter, hood scoops, raised front end with solid axle all the stuff drag racers did to cars in the 50s and 60s.

[Jim L.]

Re: Value originall condition vs modified

Different opinions from different people, of course.

Mine is that I'd prefer to see the car preserved as it was used by its original owner. Take away that uniqueness and the car loses its soul, its personality.

Jim

[Dick W.]

Re: Value original condition vs modified

I would venture to say unless the car achieved national recognition (record setter, national championship, etc) it would be worth more restored.

If there is provenance of the history, it might be a candidate for the American Heritage Award



This award was created by the National Corvette Restorers Society in 1998. The American Heritage Award, presented at the National Convention recognizes unique Corvettes such as, but not limited to, GM Styling Cars, GM Experimental Cars, and Factory or Vintage Race Cars. These cars must be a historically significant piece of Corvette heritage and it has been created for cars that do not currently meet our judging standard because of their intended use. GM Styling and GM experimental cars must have documentation which indicates they indeed were an exercise by GM. Vintage race cars must have actual race history and must be presented in the race form that represents the most significant part of that history documentation is required, in the form deemed acceptable for each individual case. Presentation of the Award will be restricted to no more than two or three vehicles per year. Only 36 Corvettes have received this award.