Should a classic car be repainted in it's original colors ?

Question

Wondering if I should rejpaint my 65 Barracuda in it's original gold? I would like to keep it original....but I do LOVE them in black or silver! The interior is gold also.
Thanks for any advice on this!

Answer 1

Ya, it will look older

Answer 2

Many cars that were made in the 1960s and 1970s are selling for way more now than they were back then. Later on if you are planning on selling this car and want to sell it for as much as you can then have it painted the same color as it was when it was new. You will be surprised at how much it would increase the value of an older model car if it is painted in its original color. Also you should make sure that the gold interior is the color that it was when it rolled off of the assembly line.

Answer 3

If you plan to restore it completely you can paint it any original color for that car in that year. A complete restoration is an off the chasis restoration where the frame gets blasted and repainted as does the exterior. The interior is stripped and replace with original replacement. If you just want to make the ol' car look it's best then you should stay with the original color. But if it's just an old car that needs paint there are no limits.

Answer 4

Depends if you are entering it in shows. If you enter in a classic car show you will lose a lot of points if you choose a color that was not around back then.
For an "open" car show that is not judged on those facts and it is all about looks, then go for it.
I had an 87 Mustang GT that was painted 95 Corvette Blue with extra pearl mixed in and three coats of clearcoat. I t turned heads everywhere. Even a cop stopped me at the gas station to ask me what color it was!
Yet die hard Mustang fanatics would tell me "oh way did you give your Ford a GM color?"

Answer 5

Well for re-sale value, paint it in original colors. However, if you're planning on keeping it a while, then go for it. Paint it any color our heart desires. I Love SILVER but with gold interior, I'd have to say black!

Answer 6

It concerns in motor vehicle coach and at resale. unique paint is often superb, repainted production facility colours is 2d superb, repainted yet another production facility colour is 0.33 and a custom colour is lowest. Judging criterion differs from experience to experience, yet one for traditional automobiles is interior the link. How nicely you score would be desperate by ability of ways huge-unfold the choose is with the Mustang.

Answer 7

Depends if it original if so changing the color the value will drop>If stock and looks great they bring a lot of $$$$$> And when painting it used the same paint as it was painted with if your into restoring it >>>

Answer 8

I think it is up to the owner...The original color is always a safe bet, but it is good to change. There is a restored Thunderbird in grey and white that I would hurt someone for. If the owner was not asking for my lung and arms and all my bank account I would be there.

Answer 9

yes you should use the original color .. its original issent it.
also its hard to match interior colors to new exterior colors
I am a painter you have to do insides and under trims doord hoods trunk and a lot of extra work...
You might even have to get all in along the firewall ext to make it match a lot of needless wor
Stick with the original colors

Answer 10

Being a purest, I would say keep it gold.. Also, if you DO go with a different colour, go with one that compliments the interiour and one that is original for that year of car/manufacturer..

Answer 11

Yes