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Could Electric Motor Conversions Save Classic Cars?

Could Electric Motor Conversions Save Classic Cars?

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 The episode presents an extensive argument regarding the existential crisis facing classic cars due to increasing urban emissions bans and the high maintenance burden of older vehicles. It thoroughly explores electric vehicle (EV) conversion as a potential solution, weighing the case for conversion—citing regulatory survival, improved usability, and reversibility—against the case against conversion, which focuses on the destruction of the car’s mechanical "soul" and the high cost involved. Furthermore, the episode highlights the work of several specialized conversion companies and notes that professionally converted high-end classics are increasingly holding or exceeding the value of their original petrol counterparts in the current market. Ultimately, the source concludes that while expensive, EV conversions offer a viable lifeline to keep beloved classics usable and relevant for future generations.
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