I think it's still all a subjective thing in the end. SOME classics I might be inclined to keep original; others I would resto-mod right to the gills. For example, the 190D I would still consider playing with, and MOST certainly the 2CV, but the 1928 Buick I'd view differently.

The engineering of the time produced an automobile that was arguably perfect for its time. But I would say that today, this car's ultimate suitability while unmodified is highly subjective. Perhaps in a stately city of 80,000 inhabitants or less, one could get away with leaving this museum piece unmolested, but…

So, you're saying you'd rather leave this mediocre performer for a better sleeper than ruin it by changing its character?

Exactly what would watching his six have allowed him to do? How much free space was there to maneuver around (much) faster traffic? That Accord would certainly have lacked the acceleration to leap forward out of harm's way.

I get what you're saying: mirrors should be set up so as to contribute to an uninterrupted field of vision. But IMHO that doesn't preclude the need for a shoulder-check...

Affluenza in action.

Grrrrr, you did the right and safe thing, yet were penalized. I sympathize. Wonder if said officer would eat his hat upon presentation of dashcam footage?

Would YOU feel comfortable driving one of only two One:1 examples balls-out with the company rep breathing down your neck?

What Ferrari costs $218M? What single car of ANY type costs that?

Due to miserable power-to-weight, one might be inclined to think less charitably when trying to merge safely onto the highway. But I concur on the interesting mechanicals. Tree shifter is indeed neat, although the long stick travel likely makes for difficult autocrossing.

In your case, replacing the f in "shifting" with another t might be appropriate...

I suppose this car is too slow to outrun its own rust.

BLESS YOUR JALOP HEART! Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful, hi-res gems.

Don't you mean "wiener"?

Great article! Great comments.

Takes one to know one. THEY're having fun at least.

People are likely to call you a rich douchebag ANYWAY if you're prancing around with a 458. So as its owner, at least you'll stand out from the douchecanoe crowd because you'll appear quirky and/or to have a sense of humour.

Dunno, I'd be really curious to see what kind of "alternative pussy" the wrap attracted.

At least the chances of a laptop taking a swim are much slimmer than those of an iPhone.

Damn well hope so. Or I'll take a viable alternative...