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Value of a repaint and reupholster of a vintage Ferrari

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by Capt. Rich, Sep 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM.

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  1. Capt. Rich

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    A 50 plus year old auto is going to be tired, like me. How much does a repaint and color change along with a reupholster and color change affect the value of a Ferrari? I know there is a premium for originality. Redos?
     
  2. swift53

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    I think it is all relative to how many millions it is worth. In that case, I would stay with 100% orginality,
    and with a top notch expert.

    In the hundreds of thou. (or lower) , I think you can do pretty much what you want.

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  3. Jack-the-lad

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    I’m not an expert but I think if the “new” colors were offered by the factory when the car was built the change shouldn’t affect value too much.
     
  4. 3500 GT

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    What automobile are you talking about?
     
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    IMHO , Unless a rare example with a value of over 1 MIO, A colour paintjob will not hurt the value as long as it is done well ( expect only perfection now ) and using period colours of the model. As for the interiors, ( well these do get a worst battering than the exterior because they are more difficult to maintain than just washing a car) I think a colour change could effect the value here. But, having said all this, if in the end the car will result in a spectacular example, I should think that desirability will win over anything else.
     
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    #7 3500 GT, Sep 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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    With out seeing any photos of the cars or knowing anything about them, your question is very vague; hence the lack of responses from F-Chat members. I personally see the value in original vehicles and original colors. For the love of God,...do not repaint them in any form of Rosso.
     
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  8. Capt. Rich

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    When I read the listings in the FML I was struck by how many of these variants had been re-painted. When I say re-painted, most were not to the original color. I know there was a rush to red in the eighties. My thoughts tell me these cars were re-shot before the shift to originality as a premium. I have a good friend who always has promoted original before the new paint and leather.
     

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