Would you rather see a classic Mustang restored to factory specs, or a restomod with the latest technology?

 

While I can appreciate the effort that goes into a concours car (I've had some), I find a DRIVEN restomod to be a lot more fun! Having a car that's actually out being enjoyed, driven, and seen helps bring additional people into the hobby as well.

There certainly is a place for concours cars though - especially the "special" models (Boss 429, Shelby,Twister, etc), but there were PLENTY of "regular" Mustangs built, and those should be "fair game", IMO. Never really saw the point of a concours-restored 289-2V coupe, myself.

 

I thnk resto-mod is more fun IMO. Also, its neat to see what ideas people come up with when doing one.

 

When I'm at a show I prefer the concours cars, but if I owned one myself, it'd be a restomod '67 fastback.

 

Well put!

Cars are made for driving, and that's just what mine does.

 

I'm with Brad

 

-I Would have to agree with Brad. At a classic car show it's nice to see a restored stang. But If you own a classic Stang and you're into racing, A restomod is the perfect way to go.

 

resto-mod

 

I say this is a delicate balance.

If it is an ultra-rare car, I think it should be concours unless any modifications can be reversed.

If the Mustang is more of a generic model, restomod it and enjoy it.

 

I have to go for restored. I think there is more of a marvel in the 40 year old technology, done well before CAD, robotics etc. My '72 was restored to original factory specs, (no power steering, no power brakes, no a/c, no electric anything.........)it was difficult to drive, but very rewarding!

 

I agree with Bob.

I'm glad that people do restore the rare ones to concours condition. It's great fun to look 'em over.

Me? I mod them as soon as the warranty ends.

 

I agree with Steve, if it's rare, I prefer back to (better than) original restoration. If it's a garden variety mustang resto mod all the way. My younger brother is about done with a complete 3 year 1969 Cougar "eliminator" clone project-- It looks very original, but it has updated suspension, brakes, engine and tranny... Ideally, I'd like to do the same with a 1968 Fastback.

 

Chris-

Post some pictures of your brothers Cougar if/when you get a chance . . I would love to see that. Big fan of Cougars, and have wondered what a Cougar Resto-mod might look like . . . outside of what's in my head!

 

If its a rare care then restore and for the regular one's there fair game for the clono-mod .But for those that remember no power steering ,no power brakes ,bias ply tires ( that find every crack in the road and follow it ) manual choke and turn the steering wheel 6 times over before you start to turn left ....theres a lot to be said about the challenge of driving a restored base line car.

 

I too have to go restomod. Of course Brad has seen my car. I spent a lot of long hours on the 68 coupe I restored. Fuel Injected, t-5, dakota digital dash. fun thing about it, is it always starts easy, hot or cold, with the fuel injection. gets good gas mileage, even though it is up to about 345 horsepower.

 

Taking an old car and adding some new tech to make it more drivable is the way I go...but concours cars are really shiny and fun to look at

 

I have to second Cloney's remarks. Restorations have their place - but restomods are more fun!

 

I have to agree, restorations have their place(in museums, on trailers, or somebody elses garage)but for me, new tech. in an old body is just too much fun!!! B)

 

Chris-

Post some pictures of your brothers Cougar if/when you get a chance . . I would love to see that. Big fan of Cougars, and have wondered what a Cougar Resto-mod might look like . . . outside of what's in my head! [/b][/quote]
Jason

I'll do that the first chance I get (still awaiting paint)--Same scheme as the eleanor movie car. The car is going to be phenominal when it's completely done. I'll also get some of his before and in-progress pictures. Proof positive, that if you want to restore any car bad enough, you can. The cougar started out as a $500 rolling piece of junk. Now the body is purrrfect (6 months of metal work and $$$$ later) and the interior is nearly flawless. He's a big cougar fanatic. He had a '67 XR7 "restomod" for years--burgandy-wine metallic--beautiful. But he likes 'stangs too. He also owned a 1969 Mach 1 (390 4-speed) for a few years.

 

Special models keep original or at least do things that can be easily changed back to original. Base cars do what you want. My 70 fastback was a plain Jane 302 2v automatic now is slowly turning into a 347 4V 5 speed. However I kept all the original parts just in case.