Original or restored what’s a better buy?

[jebroadrunner]

Plan is to have rust repaired using metal and blended best as possible using least paint possible. Paint all around is below 6.5 when thickness checked.

 

[jebroadrunner]

Thanks for all the comments and insight!

 

[WP29P3A]

That's a beautiful Road Runner!
I agree... leave it as original as humanly possible.
My Shelby Charger GLHS is 95 percent original paint, interior is original too, but the engine has been rebuilt. The '72's are a favorite of mine... good luck with her!

 

[JimCoronette]

Buying a 1972 roadrunner. What’s worth more restored or original? It a 2 owner car in tawny gold with a tan/ gold interior. Original paint that still shines but not perfect, has a few dings and rust lf bottom lf fender and RR 1/4 rear and forward of wheel opening, can be patched properly.original numbers matching engine and trans , original 400 4 speed N96 car, currently has a date correct 440 6 pak in it but comes with original engine.hood and trunk stripes,am fm radio, power steering and brakes.interior nearly perfect and all original, unmolested car.View attachment 1997025View attachment 1997027View attachment 1997029View attachment 1997030

Personally, I’d just make sure it’s mechanically sound, patch and blend the quarters, and enjoy the fact that you only put 10k into it rather that 50.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Not a gy3

Its a gy3; I've owned it since 1998.

 

[69SuperBee451]

You never recover what you have in a "properly done" restoration.

You can if you are skilled and don’t farm anything out.

 

[jbuhr]

Hey I have one of those cars but f7 in color,400 4 speed ,n96 car wish mine was in your condition.i would leave it alone looks great

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[desotoman]

I will see if I can clean up box