Contours versus customized

Love it! Sure the really rare cars may be best stock, but virtually anything made since 1970 and thereafter, mod mod mod

 

My car came 100% stock, except for an upgraded stereo & speakers. If someone else had modified it, I do not know if I would have bought it. I am sure that I will change some things, but that is my decision. The only thing I have done so far is put a new shift knob on to replace the original. I think the replacement was an upgrade, but I like that it was my decision.

 

Well, I am glad the guys in the 60's and 70's didnt mod out the early Ferrari's, they didnt need any mods, and everyone today appreciates them. I have no idea what people of the future will think of some of these modded cars running today. Twenty years from now, not many 308's will remain. I would even question if even 1/3 of the early 308's exist, or are much less even on the road today. Five years ago I seen a pile of at least two dozen engines from parted out cars. People around the country are busy buying up the cheaper 308's and parting them out as fast as they can. Cutting them up. Motors are being destroyed, cars are catching fire and burning, or getting in wrecks, and insurance companies write them off. There is no infinite supply

A Ferrari guy who did a lot of mods on his car recently tried to sell it on eBay, and it didnt even hit $20K. The car was mint, rebuilt, new paint, everything. You would have had a hard time finding a nicer car. But because it was so far from real, it wasnt desireable. And valued that low, its a clock tick away from a parts car. Seriously, if its not worth at least $25K or more, your 308 is probably worth more parted out.

So I dont know how I feel. I like these cars, I think they are very pretty, and I think they perform pretty well, for their time frame. All the magazines sure loved the car back when. Like you say, if you have all the original parts, its not a big deal. But some of these are probably so far out there they cant be brought back economically. So for all practical purpose, they are already gone. Like Trufula trees.

 

Depending on the model and modifications, minor mods are okay on newer models IMO. Older cars are more valuable the more original they are. I don't think mods add value to any model, but exhaust, pedals, CF trim, painted valances do not detract. I spent about $2500 on mods for my own enjoyment expecting to get a return of $0 for those mods when I sell.
BT

 

It also depends on the mods.
Today one can buy high quality after market spares/mods.
In the 60s and 70s most mods were home grown and very often done by not very competent owners.
My car come with a tubi exhaust and a gruppe m air intake, both seem to be as higher quality as the original parts.

Russell

 

I guess it depends on whether you bought the car for yourself or for resale to the next owner.

G