Hello Mark II Wizards:

I?m a relatively new 1956 Mark II owner- about 3 months.
The vehicle I purchased has a good history it is thought to be one
of the first 30 Mark II produced in 1955.
I believe the restoration is in the excellent category- great paint, interior
is close to perfect and looks brand new, and the engine runs very well.
There have been four upgrades that many would consider great improvements to
the drivability of the vehicle: 1. Front brakes are now disk brakes, 2. a duel power
master cylinder was installed for safety purposes, and 3. it has chrome wire wheels
that are not original but look great and avoid the well known problem with hub caps
not staying with the vehicle, and 4. the vacuumed operated wipers are now an electric
motor operated wiper. Do these upgrades significantly impact the value of the vehicle.
To a purist I guess they are looking for a vehicle exactly as it left the factory. However to me
the vehicle still seems very original and is now easier to drive and enjoy. I have never owned a trailer
queen and never will - these classics need to be driven to properly keep them in good condition.
I paid $53k for the car this summer and compared to the hagerty valuation of closer to $75-80k seemed
like a value. I realize values are very subjective. What are your experiences and thoughts regarding
these upgrades and impact to value?

Rob Lutts
Salem
C5681015 Deep Red