He should DD it, because he is happy with the car and he won't get that exact car again. If you came across a 69 Boss 302, would you only want it if it hadn't been driven, or would you want to buy it regardless of the miles? It will have additional value when he goes to sell it regardless of the miles.
But, he will be pressured to sell it for a decent profit now and he will regret it after he does.

 

He should sell it at Barrett-Jackson, make a profit, buy another Boss 302, and save the rest of the money. Why throw away the potential to make a huge profit if the serial number isn't that important and another Boss 302 can be had elsewhere.

 

^^ but why sell it if the serial number isnt of importance and that the car is the exact one that he wanted.. money doesnt buy happiness

 

but then you have sense

 

Burn it to the ground....

 

If the serial # isn't important to him but knowing he can sell it for twice as much, why not just sell it and get extra $$ to buy another one? (u can always get another with the same color and options). That's the same as getting an exact same Boss 302 for free. In this case money is buying him happiness.

unless the serial # is important to him. then i agree no money in the world could replace a 001 production vehicle.

 

Pretty cool.

 

The problem with selling the car is that it may be worth more down the line. I'm not convinced that's going to happen but it's certainly possible. An extreme case is a replay of the 70s where we go back to 190hp V8s... Then all the sudden it's at the "end of the muscle car era" again. As far as I'm concerned it's worth less every day. The only modern American car that's collectible that I can think of off the top of my head, which hasn't dropped in value, is the Ford GT.

Also, if he likes the car and it's special to him, I can see why he'd keep it. The profit isn't worth it, he likes that exact car. Not saying I agree with the mentality (it's kind of like being a car salesman and getting attached to a cool car so you try not to sell it) but it's definitely possible.

 

great story, good luck with what every you decide touch decision

 

He needs to drive it like he stole it!