Classic Cars by the Numbers

Jun 6, 2006 | Collectibles, Vintage Automobiles | 2 comments

For Authenticity, It’s a Numbers Game

NYTimes.com
By DON SHERMAN
Published: June 4, 2006

“CONDITION is crucial in setting the value of any collectible, whether an antique credenza or a classic car. But there’s more to condition than surface appearances.

While first-time buyers may be impressed by shiny paint and sparkling chrome, experienced muscle car collectors dig deeper. They are looking for cars whose condition is as close to factory-fresh as possible. All-original examples are rare; most muscle cars suffered modifications at the hands of exuberant young owners.”

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2 Comments

Retro on 8/28/2007 at 8:35 am
Who doesn’t love classic cars? Seems everybody does and hollywood has jumped on the bandwagon too. You see them in just about every movie and TV show now.
Collectibles on 10/24/2007 at 7:54 pm
I am always on the lookout for antiques for my house. Garage sales seem to be the best place to find them at a reasonable price.