Tim_M
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It's too easy to please with old triumphs.
It's one thing to build a resto-mod from an existing car. That's just a hot rod, and companies/individuals have been building those forever. But the stuff that's new-build and vintage style feels a bit like covers of established hit songs.
Eddie Van Halen once opined that "I would rather bomb playing my own songs than be successful playing someone else's music." That's sort of how I feel. I'd rather designers take real risks trying to create new classics -- and failing at times -- than endlessly revisiting past triumphs. Those old cars will exist forever through the classic car hobby, so we know their futures are assured. I suspect we'll see a niche industry built around old cars that's a lot like the equine hobby today.
Best,
Tim
Re Editions, Re interpretations, Re visitations... Some interesting examples.
We recently discussed the re interpretation of the Volvo P 1800 by Cyan or the modern alpine A 110. But it seems that is a new trend. Here are some examples which are with some discussions and thoughts. The 911 DLS by Singer is one of the most famous: Wha...
The 914 was the first car I ever fell in love with...
...I even built a plastic model of it as a kid : )
it is one of the most gorgeous retromod
But the size and character is not retro. Too much of a modern muscle
It's too easy to please with old triumphs.
It's one thing to build a resto-mod from an existing car. That's just a hot rod, and companies/individuals have been building those forever. But the stuff that's new-build and vintage style feels a bit like covers of established hit songs. Eddie Van Halen...
I dated a girl in high school who had a 914.
So much fun! I still think about her - the car, not the girl.😁
To me all the BEV, no matter if they are young/old/hommage, are soulless vehicles.
But that Singer 911 and that Speedback... Very nice interpretations of the essence of the originals. Though the Speedback is a bit of a abberation, I really like that one. Do you have an interior shot, Nico?
Great post Nico!
Actually I like em’all❣️ Also electric. It is the future! 🤷🏼♂️ There are a lot of nice re-releases in launch position - including the R5! 😊
I like the idea of electrified classics
such as the RBW MGB Roadster. Retailing at about 100k £ it is built from scratch with all new components, including a new body built to original specs with original tooling, while their Jaguar E-type conversions are converted in a way that always allows t...
I wonder about the viability of restored / upgraded / reinvented gasoline power vehicles
What about the trend at the top end of re-manufacturing classics but with electric powertrains and NO external clues to the change? An English company named Lunaz comes to my mind: they do Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar and Range Rover conversions. Here are a few...
