Do Restomods Hold the Key to Keeping Classic Cars Alive?
For decades, originality has been king in the classic car world. Matching numbers, factory specifications and period-correct details have long been the benchmark collectors strive for. The closer a car is to how it left the factory, the more desirable it often becomes. But while enthusiasts continue debating originality versus modification, another question is quietly emerging. Who is actually going to keep these cars running in the future? Many of the mechanics who learned their trade in the 1960s, 70s and 80s are now reaching retirement age. Some of the specialists who can rebuild carburettors from memory, diagnose ignition faults
