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Originally Posted by Southern_Hospitality
I have a '71 Cutlass Convertible that I am in the process of restoring. I actually just started, but I have a question regarding repainting the car. Will it bring down the overall value of the car if I repaint it. Its originally a gold color. I don't go for the outlandish colors, but I'd like to paint it silver or red. What do you guys think? Are there certain things that should remain original?
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Unless you're repainting the car with the intent to immediately sell it, then my response is it's your car, do what you want. Most judged shows will not deduct points for a repaint in a different color that was factory available that year.