Divided classic car scene when it comes to patina ...
What should an old car look like? Weathered, used, but largely original or as good as new and just as the car left the factory? As the answers to our last question of the week "how much patina is good for a car " show, the classic car community seems to be divided when it comes to weighing up the various interests and goals.
Half prefer unaltered originality, even if it comes with matt paintwork and a battered interior. In other words, a strong patina is also appreciated here.
The other half want old cars in the condition they were in when they were young, preferring repairs and restorations to excessive patina.
Here are the answers for completeness:
However, classic car owners are not entirely free to decide whether they want to let their car age gracefully or whether they want to give it a new car-like appearance with targeted interventions. Licensing authorities and insurance companies have a say here, as they prefer cars that have clearly been restored or have been kept in their original condition even after many years.
For the new question of the week , we turn to a completely different topic, because this time it's about the availability and quality of spare parts on the market ....
And, all the answers to our questions of the week can be found here. ..
