Bob,
I completely agree it would be wise to sell a numbers correct classic and go with a non-corrrect car to custumize. But that is only because of the monetary meaning of the transaction.
But...there are reasons why somebody hacks up a correct car...quick story. When I got married all I wanted was a stretch Covette limo I saw on exibition on way home from work. Didn't care about which church, reception hall, dinner, photographer or honeymoon destination. The car wasn't quite finished and only way I could show Doreen the limo was go to the shop where it was being done. While at shop the next car over from strecth vette was a numbers correct, very low milage 64 (think it was anyway) that was being modified...nothing crazy, wheel well flares, tires, interior redone, paint job with sound system and light engine modification...guy had the money and it was his fathers car, his Pride and Joy. Being his fathers car meant more to him then the actual cars value...but he didn't like to drive it the way it was so owner was making into a car he would enjoy. Owner of Custom shop offered to buy that car, replace with non original and give him the same exact thing when he was done...but guy wanted his fathers car. Chances are his dad rolled over in his grave because his "Pride and Joy, perfect car was being destroyed" but then again maybe not, cause you can't take it with you.
What is important here is that after a quick ride, we did book the Stretch Vette, along with the Stretch 57 Chevy for the day. Doreen liked the 57 and thought it would be cool for the pickup at her house, plus lots of room for the wedding party...at least more then the regular black lincon we budgeted for...hell of a comprimise I thought. Thought I had a better pic of cars here...damm people in all the car shots...
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