Environmental regulations as the biggest threat to classic cars (question of the week)
It is well known that a cold wind is blowing against cars with internal combustion engines. Although classic cars and youngtimers enjoy some exceptional privileges, if some groups had their way, old cars would soon be banned. However, it is not only environmental protection arguments that threaten the historic automobile, but also other dangers, such as safety concerns, lack of compatibility with modern communication technologies, difficult coexistence with self-driving cars, insufficient fuel availability and, last but not least, the lack of young people to keep the cars alive and on the road.
In a " Question of the Week" , we asked Zwischengas readers what the biggest threat to classic cars is. 607 answers were received, but by and large there was a consensus.
Just over half (50.9 percent) see environmental regulations and possible bans on older vehicles as the biggest threat.
On the other hand, 16 percent see a lack of mechanic and restoration skills, problems with maintenance and servicing or spare parts shortages as the greatest risk for old cars.
12.9 percent see the lack of young people as the biggest problem. If no one is interested in old cars any more, then classic cars will go to the wall.
10.5 percent believe that autonomous vehicles and their networking will lead to new regulations and could put an end to classic cars.
Only 2.5 percent see the risk of fuel no longer being available in the required quality as a danger.
7.2 percent thought that none (or several) of these risks were relevant. It would be interesting to know what these 40+ people were thinking about.
Here are the answers in graphic form.
The next "Question of the Week" has already been asked, this time we want to know how the coronavirus is affecting the classic car passion of Zwischengas readers.
And of course you can still read the previous questions of the week and the answers in the corresponding topic channel.
