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Is this the future of our hobby?

Started by kdcarman, January 29, 2023, 06:35:43 AM

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kdcarman

So we have the following categories:
OE numbers matching restorations
Clones
Restomods
Now EV classics,  is there where it goes 20 years from now?
This car was gorgeous:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1963-CADILLAC-ELDORADO-BIARRITZ-CUSTOM-EV-CONVERTIBLE-261574

anlauto

I'm surprised it didn't sell for more  :huh:
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kdcarman

Quote from: anlauto on January 29, 2023, 06:38:06 AM
I'm surprised it didn't sell for more  :huh:

Exactly what I was thinking.  But it does get pretty quiet in the auction in the evening.


PLY474

Quote from: kdcarman on January 29, 2023, 06:35:43 AM
Now EV classics,  is there where it goes 20 years from now?

This1972 Satellite "Electrolite" has been getting a lot of media attention.  It was in my local newspaper a few days ago, and I think I saw it on Bitchin' Rides tv show.  Wouldn't it be something if the EV conversion gets to be cheaper than rebuilding the engine, trans, diff in 20 years. 
https://moparconnectionmagazine.com/project-electrollite-kevin-ericksons-tesla-swapped-1972-plymouth-satellite/
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-story-of-kevin-ericksons-1972-plymouth-electrolite-a-tesla-swap-done-right-184565.html#

anlauto

That car is pretty cool....takes one smart cookie to build something like that though... :worship:
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

HP2

Begs the question  if its better to play and engage the new technology  or to let the hobby die as it remembers what it once was.

FWIW, the JDM marketplace is seeing ever increasing prices in cars like Supra, ZX, RX7 etc as that generation is now aging to a point where they are seeing increasing disposable income to pursue their past. So things are shifting...