As a restomod, oldies drive into the modern age!

Isn't it true that older cars are more attractive and have more personality? But some oldie lovers point out that new technology also has its advantages and so bring so-called Restomods messed up the timeline. If you are interested in a classic car, you usually come back from the test drive a little relieved. The "old" is sluggish, uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous. Especially those who are between twenty and forty years old are spoiled by the current vehicles and find it difficult to get involved in an older car. But how about that Emilia GT Veloce Restomod based on an Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Veloce? Can the potential classic car buyers get out of the dilemma? The car, which was developed in-house and with the help of selected partners, is a hybrid between the famous Alfa Giulia GT from the 60s and the modern Alfa Giulia. It combines the classic design of an automobile with the technologies of a modern vehicle. The car, which is based on a real classic car, will be available this summer in an edition of 22 copies come on the market at prices starting at around 400.000 euros.

Flashbacks are not new and unusual!

And this vehicle shows a long-simmering trend in the scene. Again and again, classics are not only repaired, but also modernized, so that Restomods develop. And the concept has been around since the 50s, when in the UK predominantly pre-war limousines with racing car-like bodies were known as Specials were rebuilt. And these vehicles have given rise to a sizable community of classic car enthusiasts who have upgraded their vehicles with more modern engines, brakes and chassis. The cars are designed to be faster and easier to drive.

A classic car with modern facets!

In addition to newcomers like Gunther factory, TLC Automotive or Legacy classic trucks, there are also well-established companies in this field. mechatronics in Pleidelsheim near Stuttgart has dedicated itself to old Mercedes models. They have been completely renovated using the latest technology. Not only do they install new V6 or V8 engines or modern chassis in classic cars with the star, they also imperceptibly combine modern functions such as electric windows or heated seats. However, the price can quickly rise to over 300.000 euros. Xenon headlights and ABS are also hidden under the old dress. Rob Dickinson, a former rock singer from Los Angeles, has dedicated himself to his brand Singer Vehicle Design, which specializes in reinterpretations of the Porsche 911, has made a name for itself. His cars are now significantly more expensive than many original historic vehicles, and there has been a waiting list for years.

Is it just about extroverted driving fun or also about collector's value?

And restomods are also popular with collectors. Nowadays, the English Specials are recognized collector's vehicles that are traded at high prices. And without a restomod, a major American auction wouldn't be complete. And even the manufacturers have recognized this. For example, the US motorsport business of Porsche recently decided to do so, to supply Singer with genuine Porsche six-cylinder engines. And last year, Opel developed with the GSe ElektroMOD blanket even its own Restomod. In a 1973 Manta, the Hessians replaced the petrol engine with one E-Motorto advance the electrification of their model range. Other features such as the digital cockpit and the Pixel Vizor front grille with LED lighting and text field have been added to the restomod concept.

the Restomod is the perfect answer

Despite the hopes of its fans, the Manta GS/E remains one Unique. For us, the Restomod is the perfect postmodern answer to current car designs. This type of vehicle shows that many earlier cars are superior in design to today's. Slim, compact, functional, efficient, elegant and self-explanatory design are the highlights of the Oldis. And since everything wasn't always better in the past, the higher ones are Performance, the better one Safety and the better one environmental Accounting the classic including optional Networking the ultimate compromise.

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