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What a worthy topic as Barrett-Jackson continues into the weekend. We have been seeing many clone cars auctioned, and some are going for more than originals!!! A good example of this was a 67 Belvedere GTX originally a 440 but this had a 426 Hemi in it. It went for $110,000. Later there was a 68 GTX stock Hemi and it went for around $62,000. I’m a bit suprised about this, what would you prefer and why?
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I like the originals but I see nothing wrong with clones. If I were going to put alot of miles on an original car I would probably upgrade with newer safety features to make it more drivable. Probably the most important would be the brakes. Many originals had very poor braking systems.
Owners interested in going to shows of course leave them as close to original as possible. Of course many shows these days have categories for just about any type of car.
One situation in which a clone would be nice too is where there is a very desireable car that you would like to have (just for the experience of owning one) but can’t afford the big bucks to get a stock original of this fairly rare vehicle – such as a cobra clone
I would consider and original with upgraded brakes to be worth more then an original. If that makes it a clone, then so be it.
The upgraded brakes are definitely a plus, it won’t really matter if you owned an original or clone if you are killed because of bad breaks
Either a clone or a factory one is fine by me.
As long as the clone was as near 100% correct, and the price reflected the fact that it is a clone, not an original.
Painting a Chevelle red with black stripes, and bolting SS badges on the grille and deck lid does not make it a 6 figure clone either…LOL
Good to see you on Don!
Do you think there should be a rough ratio for the value of clones in proportion to their stock counterparts (such as 3/4 price or such)?
It surely depends on the quality and on how thorough the conversion was done.
80% of the value would be a good representation of what clones typically go for if they have been done right.
Quote:It surely depends on the quality and on how thorough the conversion was done.80% of the value would be a good representation of what clones typically go for if they have been done right.
That sounds like a good figure. I suppose that would be inflated with high demand cars or such a limited number like the Tucker
Sorry Andrew, but it might be a little difficult to clone a Tucker…
Quote:Sorry Andrew, but it might be a little difficult to clone a Tucker…Its interesting how some car companies have ripped off many of the innovations of the Tucker. Take a look at the Lexus with turning headlights. Although the Tucker is no longer in production (or being produced) its legacy of innovation lives on through its inspiration to others
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Oh yes, it could be done…
I think that originals are more fun to have because its a representation of the past era
Quote:One situation in which a clone would be nice too is where there is a very desireable car that you would like to have (just for the experience of owning one) but can’t afford the big bucks to get a stock original of this fairly rare vehicle – such as a cobra cloneWhich is why I took the route that I traveled in building my clone. I cannot justify paying anywhere from $45,000-$60,000 on a N/A Saleen Mustang that is getting only 20 more horsepower than a stock Mustang GT at the time
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