Glossary / General

originality

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Originality means how much of the car is still the same as when it was first made. If a car has most of its original parts, it's considered more valuable.

Technical Definition

Originality in the context of classic cars refers to the extent to which a vehicle retains its original parts, features, and specifications as it was when it left the factory. High originality is often a key factor in determining a classic car's value.

Hear It Discussed

"Originality is what people want. In many cases, they really do want a car that is, you know, on the term of molested."
Surprise! These Are The Top 10 Fastest Selling Used Cars! | Ep. 336 TFL Car Chat 07:56

"Whereas the other one, if I re-restore, I lose all originality. That's why my lightweight, I'm not using it."
The Man Who Owns Every Porsche Legend: Johan Dirickx on 911R & RS History 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 26:46

"I'm kind of a fanatic about originality. [1346.3s] And, but not so much because I want to be the guy that blow hard at cars and coffee,"
Do 'matching numbers' ACTUALLY matter for your Porsche? (with Nathan Merz) Porsche Club Insider 22:23