You didn't have to think too far ahead to come up with this idea. If you look at the current modern electric platforms of the major car manufacturers (e.g. Volkswagen or GM), then the leap of thought to a practically self-supporting chassis with electric components for old cars was no longer a big one.
The American company "Zerolabs" has spent five years developing such a platform, basically a kind of skateboard with different wheelbases and drive modes to fit under classic cars such as the Porsche 911, the Ford Bronco, the Land Rover or the Ford Mustang.
In principle, a significant part of the chassis is simply swapped and replaced with an electrified platform. This can be ordered with front, rear or all-wheel drive and equipped with one or two motors (300 or 600 hp). Of course, the battery capacities can also be configured and, in addition to the (more or less) invisible technology, there will also be customized instruments and wheels.
Of course, a Ford Mustang or Land Rover converted in this way will no longer be a classic vintage car, but rather a hybrid of modern technology and old body design. According to Zerolabs, even self-driving classic cars would then be conceivable.
There is even a guarantee for the platform, but no prices yet. According to Zerolabs, how much you have to pay will depend primarily on the configured options, but you will probably have to assume USD 30,000+ even for the minimum configuration.
It remains to be seen whether classic car enthusiasts will really be able to do anything with it and there are also likely to be various question marks over safety considerations, at least as far as its use in this country is concerned. It is also unclear whether a vehicle converted in this way will retain its original vintage or whether it will be classed as a new car with the corresponding consequences. In the latter case, registration in Europe might meet with some resistance. But who knows ...
Further information can be found on the Zerolabs website.
