Over the last few years I have had an Ebay automated search running so that any new listings of C-bodies sends an alert to my inbox. I have noticed something over that time that has raised a question in my mind.
I tend to see a lot more '68 and earlier C-bodies in relatively good condition than fuselage cars. That seems odd because the fuselage cars are obviously newer, and you would think that there would be more of them around. But I observe just the opposite. Cars that have some use, as opposed to ones that have always been pampered and kept out of the elements, seem to be have more decent survivors from the mid-60s vintage than the fuselage cars. I am always surprised by the number of fuselages I see coming up for sale that have real problems, often trashed interiors, rust issues, etc., as compared to the earlier models, which typically seem to be in better condition.
I wonder if it is because the quality of design and materials on the fuselage cars took a decline, or if it is simply that the older models have already had some work done to them where the fusies have not? Or maybe it is simply a question of numbers - perhaps there were more of the earlier models sold originally, so their survivor rate is higher, relatively speaking.
I'd be interested in hearing from those who have more experience that me with the C-body cars what your views would be on this question.
I tend to see a lot more '68 and earlier C-bodies in relatively good condition than fuselage cars. That seems odd because the fuselage cars are obviously newer, and you would think that there would be more of them around. But I observe just the opposite. Cars that have some use, as opposed to ones that have always been pampered and kept out of the elements, seem to be have more decent survivors from the mid-60s vintage than the fuselage cars. I am always surprised by the number of fuselages I see coming up for sale that have real problems, often trashed interiors, rust issues, etc., as compared to the earlier models, which typically seem to be in better condition.
I wonder if it is because the quality of design and materials on the fuselage cars took a decline, or if it is simply that the older models have already had some work done to them where the fusies have not? Or maybe it is simply a question of numbers - perhaps there were more of the earlier models sold originally, so their survivor rate is higher, relatively speaking.
I'd be interested in hearing from those who have more experience that me with the C-body cars what your views would be on this question.
