'71 Challenger Convertible Restoration Question

[Trevor Challenger]

I'm currently restoring a 1971 challenger convertible 318 car. The engine and transmission are both matching numbers. I have the body of the car completely done and am getting ready for paint. Should I go back to the original Butterscotch yellow paint with a chestnut brown interior and white top? or go with a more popular color? I know butterscotch and brown is a rare color combo so I was curious if it would add value to the car to keep the original color scheme. Please help, any comments help.

 

[moparleo]

It is always better to go original for value purposes. But that only matters if you plan on selling it.

 

[DetMatt1]

Butterscotch is a great color, here's mine.

I'd keep it original personally. Do you have any before pics?
Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[340challconvert]

Always loved the look of that butterscotch vert of yours!

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

beautiful car, Matt!!

 

[Trevor Challenger]

You think that keeping the original color scheme (butterscotch yellow, chestnut brown interior, white top, luggage rack) would make it an easier sell? I plan on selling it down the road. I just don't know whether or not butterscotch would sell better than plum crazy or orange.

 

[moparlee]

It all depends on who is buying. But for somebody who wants original they will pay the extra bucks for correctness.

 

[Cuda_mark]

In my opinion, I think you should stick to the original colors. Just look at Detmatt's vert...Butterscotch looks great on an E-Body.