Changing colour opinion
Discussion
I’m just about to have my Tuscan resprayed in a different albeit factory original colour. I’m doing this because I want a change. The car has recently had a new chassis and 4.3 powers rebuild and to make it mint it needs respraying and retrimming.
I’ve been reading a thread about a Griff for sale and it has had a respray in a different colour, this seems to be putting people off, not because of the quality of the respray but because it has had a colour change.
Now my car is a keeper so I’m not that bothered if the colour change effects value that much, but I’m just interested in people’s opinions about colour changes in general.
I’ve been reading a thread about a Griff for sale and it has had a respray in a different colour, this seems to be putting people off, not because of the quality of the respray but because it has had a colour change.
Now my car is a keeper so I’m not that bothered if the colour change effects value that much, but I’m just interested in people’s opinions about colour changes in general.
Edited by Chim450 on Friday 2nd March 08:28
Chim450 said:
I’m just about to have my Tuscan resprayed in a different albeit factory original colour. I’m doing this because I want a change. The car has recently had a new chassis and 4.3 powers rebuild and to make it mint it needs respraying and retrimming.
I’ve been reading a thread about a Griff for sale and it has had a respray in a different colour, this seems to be putting people off, not because of the quality of the respray but because it has had a colour change.
Now my car is a keeper so I’m not that bothered if the colour change effects value that much, but I’m just interested in people’s opinions.
It sounds to me as though you have the best basis for your PERFECT car. with a New Chassis and Powers 4,3 engine. I’ve been reading a thread about a Griff for sale and it has had a respray in a different colour, this seems to be putting people off, not because of the quality of the respray but because it has had a colour change.
Now my car is a keeper so I’m not that bothered if the colour change effects value that much, but I’m just interested in people’s opinions.
So if your car is a keeper, then why not have the colour of your choice and the trim to match.
I would do that in an instant, because trying find the perfect car in perfect condition, is near on impossible - life is too short.
How I saw the problems with the GRIFFITH 500, were that the DVLA had not been notified of the colour change, plus the "nearside rear suspension arm had been repaired by welding", the car also had advisories on corrosion on suspension arms and chassis. The chassis had the appearance of being refurbished - new bolts and paint etc (wrong colour, should have been Silver), but the Shocks and Springs had only been painted - why only paint if the car is part of a treasured PRIVATE COLLECTION! Surely new shocks and springs would have been the way to go, especially with there age irrespective of mileage.
It stuck me that perhaps the owner had an accident and due to the repairs, decided to change the colour since he did not like the BLUE that he chose when ordering the car 3 years earlier - that's where I thought that it was odd.
Go for it Neil. I don't see a problem at all. It's a 15(ish) year old car and I'm sure, very well cared for. The respray in your chosen colour will be the icining on the cake. Love a good looking Tuscan! Why are people so precious about the original colour? After all, TVR didn't stick to a rigid colour pallet when they were new, so why now?
I'd say it's more about the quality of the respray than the colour chosen. There are many specialists out there who will do you a very nice colour change respray. Just check the websites to see the quality of their work. I guess notification to the DVLA is a must to keep things straight but any potential buyer who is put off by a colour change (just for that fact) can do his due diligence and inspect the car at close quarters to see that nothing is being hidden.
If as and when I come to a respray, it will be a slightly different blue. I love blue cars but the current pearl blue is a little too dark for me. Avus or Antigua are my preferred alternatives. Should I be flayed alive for this?
I'd say it's more about the quality of the respray than the colour chosen. There are many specialists out there who will do you a very nice colour change respray. Just check the websites to see the quality of their work. I guess notification to the DVLA is a must to keep things straight but any potential buyer who is put off by a colour change (just for that fact) can do his due diligence and inspect the car at close quarters to see that nothing is being hidden.
If as and when I come to a respray, it will be a slightly different blue. I love blue cars but the current pearl blue is a little too dark for me. Avus or Antigua are my preferred alternatives. Should I be flayed alive for this?
citizen smith said:
It stuck me that perhaps the owner had an accident and due to the repairs, decided to change the colour since he did not like the BLUE that he chose when ordering the car 3 years earlier - that's where I thought that it was odd.
No problem with a colour change following an accident as long as everything is correctly documented it shouldn't be a problem, in fact its a good time to elect for it as long as it doesn't hide anything.I had mine changed from Silver to the blackish red I have now following a confrontation with a ditch. It was only bodywork but needed a full respray - albeit that's another story with the original cowboys that did the spray job.
Mine was bodywork only and no chassis or suspension damage,
There are a lot of TVRs out there that have had paint or full colour changes so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
fullpull said:
Why should a colour change worry you when you already have a 4.3 and a new chassis?
The originality boys will not be happy in any case.
It doesn’t bother me. As I said it’s a keeper and I’m not worried about re-sale value so much. I’m just intrigued as to why some people find it such a big deal and detrimental to purchase. The originality boys will not be happy in any case.
It's your car do what YOU want.
It sounds you will have a very nice sorted Tuscan, built to how you want it.
As long as the respray is of good quality, it would not put me off buying. These cars are getting on a bit and most have seen some paint, especially front ends.
It might be a different story if it had some special providence or being kept totally original.
Basically just do what makes you happy!
It sounds you will have a very nice sorted Tuscan, built to how you want it.
As long as the respray is of good quality, it would not put me off buying. These cars are getting on a bit and most have seen some paint, especially front ends.
It might be a different story if it had some special providence or being kept totally original.
Basically just do what makes you happy!
When I buy a car, I buy on condition. If the colour was horrendous then it may put me off, but assuming it isn't going to make me gag every time I look at it, the condition of the paint work is far more important to me than the colour or whether it is the same colour as it left the factory.
Chim450 said:
fullpull said:
Why should a colour change worry you when you already have a 4.3 and a new chassis?
The originality boys will not be happy in any case.
It doesn’t bother me. As I said it’s a keeper and I’m not worried about re-sale value so much. I’m just intrigued as to why some people find it such a big deal and detrimental to purchase. The originality boys will not be happy in any case.
The more I read the various threads
The more I think values will only increase
Irrespective
Owners are magically passionate
Condition is everything
Which I know is what we all CARE about
Above all
The new TVR will (I believe) duly reinforce our core values.
I say enhance and continue to love / cherish
Prices will rise
A lot
The more I think values will only increase
Irrespective
Owners are magically passionate
Condition is everything
Which I know is what we all CARE about
Above all
The new TVR will (I believe) duly reinforce our core values.
I say enhance and continue to love / cherish
Prices will rise
A lot
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