Synopses & Reviews
Within today's elevated world of collector cars, there's uproar. On the concours car show circuit, there's conflict. Restore? Or leave alone? For nearly 50 years, the trend in collector cars has been restoration--stripping away the marks that time and use impart. Vehicles that showed their age have been laboriously returned to a condition equal to or better than new. The result is a sea of automobiles that differ in color and shape, but whose pasts have been erased. Today a new approach has emerged. From the greens of Pebble Beach to the garages and carports of everyday auto enthusiasts, more and more owners are choosing to leave their cars as they are, preserving rather than removing the Hand of Time. Patina has displaced perfection. Survivor is the first book to celebrate the trend of preserving rather than restoring our collective automotive heritage. This volume explores the issues and challenges that confront the non-restorer, whether the vehicle is display only or will see regular use over unlimited miles.
Synopsis
The first book to celebrate the emerging trend of preserving rather restoring our collective automotive heritage. 12 detailed case studies explain all.