Buyers Marked Unit Advice

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Originally Posted by jpargo

I was wondering what everyone thought about a city marked unit verses a state marked unit? I mean if I was considering two cars both 5 speeds one with less than 100K and good documentation but a city car and the with 150K little documentation but a two color unit and not just white...which would you buy? Does mileage matter with these cars? I not sure which is more desirable but appreciate everyone's opinions on what car each of you would purchase.

All excellent replies so far. I would tend to favor a car with more documentation, regardless of where it served. Although it is still possible to unearth information about an SSP's usage after all this time, you cannot count on being able to document a car after you purchase it.

As noted, having a personal connection to a particular jurisdiction is also important IMO. That's not to say that you cannot fall in love with a car after you bring it home.

Another point to consider - What is your plan for the car after you buy it? Will it be a driver to enjoy? Planning a full-on showcar restoration? Your answer is important, cuz you may have difficulty putting a car back to in-service condition if there is little information about what equipment was used originally.

Personally, I recommend that you buy BOTH of them!