- Feb 26, 2008
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New member here. I just bought a 68 Fastback to rebuild.
I am agonizing over whether to restore or resto-mod(Eleanor/Shelby 500 looks) my 68 fastback.
(I know, everyone agonizes over this or what color to paint)
Thing is, I love the resto-mod approach but this would be a pretty cool car just restored. Would I be risking value not restoring it?
Here are the details:
-2 prior owners (2nd owner never drove it and immediately began dissassembly).
-True 'barn find' ... well shed really.
-The car is FULLY documented...I even have pictures dated March 1968 with the owners hand writing on the back about adding a shelby spoiler (He must've never got around to it). (and all protectoplate stuff and manuals)
- 'J-Code' 302-4 barrel, Highland Green, 3.25 axle ratio, 3-Speed Manual, GT Equip Group, AC, AM Radio, Reflective Group, Remote LH Mirror, Wheel Lip Moulding, Electric Clock.
-Aside from the second owner taking the engine, tranny, and font clip off (I have them) this car is 100% complete. The engine looks like it did in 1968 (It's just rustier and not in the car).
- VERY minor rust issue in the lip of the trunk. No other rust on the vehicle that I could find. Right side looks like he drug a highway marker or something down it and did a basic repair and cheap-o repaint.
Questions:
How much does the GT status make this car rare/more valuable?
(I get conflicting answers on this, some people say not really...others freak)
What are the Pros and Cons to restore vs restomod?
Thanks!
Oh yeah,
Here are some pics:
1968 State:
Current State:
I am agonizing over whether to restore or resto-mod(Eleanor/Shelby 500 looks) my 68 fastback.
(I know, everyone agonizes over this or what color to paint)
Thing is, I love the resto-mod approach but this would be a pretty cool car just restored. Would I be risking value not restoring it?
Here are the details:
-2 prior owners (2nd owner never drove it and immediately began dissassembly).
-True 'barn find' ... well shed really.
-The car is FULLY documented...I even have pictures dated March 1968 with the owners hand writing on the back about adding a shelby spoiler (He must've never got around to it). (and all protectoplate stuff and manuals)
- 'J-Code' 302-4 barrel, Highland Green, 3.25 axle ratio, 3-Speed Manual, GT Equip Group, AC, AM Radio, Reflective Group, Remote LH Mirror, Wheel Lip Moulding, Electric Clock.
-Aside from the second owner taking the engine, tranny, and font clip off (I have them) this car is 100% complete. The engine looks like it did in 1968 (It's just rustier and not in the car).
- VERY minor rust issue in the lip of the trunk. No other rust on the vehicle that I could find. Right side looks like he drug a highway marker or something down it and did a basic repair and cheap-o repaint.
Questions:
How much does the GT status make this car rare/more valuable?
(I get conflicting answers on this, some people say not really...others freak)
What are the Pros and Cons to restore vs restomod?
Thanks!
Oh yeah,
Here are some pics:
1968 State:
Current State: