collector car high mileage value?
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I was looking at one of 2 different cars that I might pick up. One is a 93 yellow TA with about 150k miles, the other is a 02 35th LE camaro SS with about 140k mile. Both are in good shape with only minor high mile related problems, rock chips, small scratches, worn drivers seats. One is $4k the other is $6k respectively.
I would assume the rare and collectible aspect of these 2 cars are gone and are now nothing more than cool daily drivers? Or is there some value left in either car?
I would assume the rare and collectible aspect of these 2 cars are gone and are now nothing more than cool daily drivers? Or is there some value left in either car?
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I would hope the 2002 SS is worth more than $6000. That was a nearly $30,000 car brand new.
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Even if there were only 10 built, do you really want one with that kind of mileage? I sure love rare or unusual cars but not when they are ready for a total restoration. With so many unusual F-bodies available in all types of anniversary and special edition packaging, why bother? I imagine in 50 years it might be the darling of the collector world but we aren't even close to that kind of talk.
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The yellow TA's are rare and worth more- but right now no one wants an LT car cause LS cars are so cheap.
In ten years it will still be collectable and rare. True- lower mileage makes it worth more but it is always going to be rare and you will just have to find the person looking for that car.
Case in point- when I am looking at a 60's or 70's car to build I don't really even care what the mileage is- but I do care what options it had new.
It will never be worth the same as a low mileage original but will be worth more than a red or white TA in similar condition.
In ten years it will still be collectable and rare. True- lower mileage makes it worth more but it is always going to be rare and you will just have to find the person looking for that car.
Case in point- when I am looking at a 60's or 70's car to build I don't really even care what the mileage is- but I do care what options it had new.
It will never be worth the same as a low mileage original but will be worth more than a red or white TA in similar condition.