Re: [FWDLK] Build sheets and options. 1960 Imperial.

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It seems to me that "matching numbers" are more important to those who have
high performance type cars, whether they be 60s muscle cars, or Chrysler
300s or things like D-500s, Furys, dual quad and FI Chevies, tri-power
Pontiacs and the like.   Restorers have been adding optional equipment and
doo-dads to other kinds of cars for a long time and no one ever seemed to
mind that the car was better equipped than it was new.

Not to say that this couldn't change as the matching numbers movement grows
and spreads, but I don't think that adding factory options would lower the
value of a 1960 Imperial unless maybe it was a super low mileage unmolested
original - then you probably would want to leave it alone.

As always, I could be wrong.

Curtis


----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Graefen" <wgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Build sheets and options. 1960 Imperial.


> The "matching numbers" movement that started 15 or 20 years has its
> good points and some bad.  Part of what "matching" is all about is
> making sure that the option code numbers on the build sheet match
> the equipment on the car.
>
> Now if you are going to have a trailer queen show car that is out
> for points in a strict Mopar judging system every couple of
> weekends, then it is very important that you can prove those
> matching numbers by having the documentation for the car from
> Chrysler Historical.
>
> On the other hand, if you are going to drive and enjoy your car the
> way you want it rather than the way the judges want it, then it is
> important that you put the options on your car that YOU WANT.  And,
> I'm sure the people at cruise nights and occasional low-keyed
> multi-marque shows will enjoy your car even more for the fact you
> have added those options.
>
> Regarding the Flitesweep deck lid; I'm with you!  The plain flat lid
> is better looking (subjective) and more aerodynamic (NOT
> subjective!).
>
> Wayne

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