Topic: 68 GT Fastback Color Change

[68GTFastback]

My car is a 1 of 1, sunlit gold S code with parchment interior. We are starting a complete restoration. My wife wants to change the color to highland green. Will this color change significantly effect the resale value of the car? The Marti report indicates there were 39 FB's built sunlit gold with parchment trim, and the only one built with a remote control driver side mirrow (plus other options not listed).   

[ruppstang]

It sounds like a very good looking car. I happen to like highland green a lot but would not make that change. You have to remember we here at concoursmustang.com are purest so a color change diminishes the value.
That is my 2 cents. Marty

[stangfan]

I would not change the colour either, and I'm a Candy Apple Red sort!    Seriously though, a colour change from a colour that rare would IMHO affect value.  It would also be a costly change, as you would be painting door jambs etc. 

[carlite65]

i agree with the above.

[DTruitt]

Some people do not mind a color change; but in most instances it does hurt the value of the car.  A quality paint job is not cheap; so the value decrease to many is the cost of returning it to its original color.  If you are building the car as a "keeper" than do what makes you happy!  If, on the other hand, you are looking at this as an investment (either long term or short term) I would keep it original!

My opinion, but you ask for it! 

Danny

[J_Speegle]

Just as few of my thoughts

First if you change the color then your not restoring the car.

If your worried about the value apparently this car is not a keeper so the "its your car do what you like" does not apply.

The "different" color will make the car stand out in the sea of other, all the same regular colors we see over and over again at shows.

I think the color combination - though not one of my favorites will make for a stunning car once done - that will make people stop and take notice

[67Smith]

I think a fresh high quality Sunlit Gold paint job over the right base coat (sealer,primer what-have-you) will pop nicely and look super clean with a parchment interior.   I had the same thoughts on my '67 Burnt Amber car initially.  It's hard to image what the original color will look like as you stare at a faded or older paint job showing it's age.  I was glad I stayed with the original color after seeing the finished product.  Sunlit gold along with Burnt Amber are those colors that don't translate well in photos, but in person on a sunny day or under the garage lights instantly take you back.  Anyway,.......just my opinion

[68GTFastback]

Thanks all for your input. It's a tough decision because my wife just does not like the original color. Another thing is that we are on the second paint job now. We had to pull the car out of the shop we started with and start all over again. We bought the car in 9/07 and have not driven it since 2/08. It has been a nightmare, not to mention the expense.   

[Toploader]

68? Fastback? GT? Highland Green?

- Sounds to me she's into the Frank Bullitt theme.