crash at duxford today [2011]

[swiss]

Originally Posted by ckolonko

It's a matter of provenance. Simple as that.

Related to the P51 or your Ferrari?
Obiviously the reg of the P51 is worth more than the plane itself - with oldtimers it's a different story, no one cares if the car has a title or not(they are sold around the globe, new owner, new country, new title: Problem solved) - the hardware is the important part.

OT Ferrari example:
If the parts used, were from the original car it wouldn't be a problem.
Each car part is numbered(doors, bonnet etc), those numbers must match the rest of the car, spare parts have different numbers. Even if you manage to find original Ferrari parts, they still are not original parts(of that car).
Apply a new coat of paint - loss in worth
New interior - loss
Heck, each screw you change on an oltimer results in a loss.

That is, unless it's a complete wreck, but then again, no one will pay you big bucks for a "Raggedy-Ann" car. It's usually not even worth to start the rebuild, as you can only get back your investment for the rebuild itself.