Molested or unmolested

Cymrudragon · 16th December 2009, 15:26

If in say 15 years time you wanted to buy a classic car and for the sake of it a 75 or MG ZT would you prefure a unmolested (Standard car) or a molested car. with all the factory fitted equipment removed and the bodywork changed with aftermarket tv's spoilers, alloys etc and what effect will it have on the price comparison between the two cars, standerd v molested.
as and i am surmising hear ,but think the Classic car collector would go for the TOTALY ORIGINAL as it probibly be worth a lot more than a car without all the original bit's.

The reason i ask is as some of you are aware i hade a R5 GT-turbo with only 500 made on a j plate totaly unmolested and found out it was worth a hell of a lot more than a molested R5. and worth more again if i keept it....doh,.... looking for another R5 at mo, bog standard?

Cymrudragon · 16th December 2009, 16:01

No classic car collectors then ....ho well

Rover418275 · 16th December 2009, 16:14

As an ex owner of Triumphs, you would go for a car with a spec that was as near as to when it left the factory. Failing that upgrades would be as would have been fitted by the factory.

Triumph 2000/2.5/2500S

RovingDennis · 16th December 2009, 16:16

Hi. A good friend of mine is into classics and without doubt the original version is worth far more and is the most sought after. My 75 is still original. I have resisted adding anything I can't take off again.

Wolves 75 · 16th December 2009, 16:18

Depends on the car really I think, had a few cars, all kept standard, but then had a Manta GTE Coupe with full blown 400 body kit, 4 Cibie spots on the front, would not have changed it for the world, also a Escort RS 1600 fitted it an Escort cabby shell, also depends if genuine parts are fitted, or universal bits from Halfords.......

Departed 32016 · 16th December 2009, 16:22

just make all mods reversible....

Jules · 16th December 2009, 16:45

Talking of Unmolested
I just heard where there is an Original TR8 with under 2000 miles from new !!!! Now they were rare, (less than 30 Factory ones built)

Rover418275 · 16th December 2009, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Talking of Unmolested
I just heard where there is an Original TR8 with under 2000 miles from new !!!! Now they were rare, (less than 30 Factory ones built)

If it is a convertible, then THIS is the car that should have replaced the TR6.........

16th December 2009, 15:26	#1
Cymrudragon I really should get out more....... MGZTT2.5 V6 190+ SE 2002 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilfach-goch Posts: 2,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Molested or unmolested If in say 15 years time you wanted to buy a classic car and for the sake of it a 75 or MG ZT would you prefure a unmolested (Standard car) or a molested car. with all the factory fitted equipment removed and the bodywork changed with aftermarket tv's spoilers, alloys etc and what effect will it have on the price comparison between the two cars, standerd v molested. as and i am surmising hear ,but think the Classic car collector would go for the TOTALY ORIGINAL as it probibly be worth a lot more than a car without all the original bit's. The reason i ask is as some of you are aware i hade a R5 GT-turbo with only 500 made on a j plate totaly unmolested and found out it was worth a hell of a lot more than a molested R5. and worth more again if i keept it....doh,.... looking for another R5 at mo, bog standard?

16th December 2009, 16:16	#4
RovingDennis Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT 135+ Club saloon, Wegwood Blue. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Worcestershire, Posts: 586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi. A good friend of mine is into classics and without doubt the original version is worth far more and is the most sought after. My 75 is still original. I have resisted adding anything I can't take off again. __________________ Wedgwood Blue 75.

16th December 2009, 16:18	#5
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Depends on the car really I think, had a few cars, all kept standard, but then had a Manta GTE Coupe with full blown 400 body kit, 4 Cibie spots on the front, would not have changed it for the world, also a Escort RS 1600 fitted it an Escort cabby shell, also depends if genuine parts are fitted, or universal bits from Halfords....... __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

16th December 2009, 16:45	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Talking of Unmolested I just heard where there is an Original TR8 with under 2000 miles from new !!!! Now they were rare, (less than 30 Factory ones built) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

16th December 2009, 16:01	#2
Cymrudragon I really should get out more....... MGZTT2.5 V6 190+ SE 2002 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilfach-goch Posts: 2,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	No classic car collectors then ....ho well

16th December 2009, 16:14	#3
Rover418275 Banned Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northwich Posts: 1,099 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	As an ex owner of Triumphs, you would go for a car with a spec that was as near as to when it left the factory. Failing that upgrades would be as would have been fitted by the factory. Triumph 2000/2.5/2500S

16th December 2009, 16:22	#6
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	just make all mods reversible....