Classics are beautiful. They are time machines which allow our imaginations to soar. They are raw, visceral experiences, where engine noise, vibrations and shakes mixed with the feeling of every bump offers a brutal, exhilarating experience.
But it’s not all fantasy. Often there is a storm brewing, and when it comes to enjoying, restoring and maintaining these magnificent machines, it takes determination to weather it. Searching for parts alone can be like diving to the depths of the deepest ocean only to begin your needle in a haystack search. And there’s never a guarantee the project will be complete or run. Taking this road is not for the faint of heart.
Then again no one every changed the automotive world without getting their hands caked in engine oil. A passion for classics may not be an easy endeavour, but one that’s necessary. These vehicles are more than beautiful ornaments and museum decorations. They are living, breathing, vibrating pieces of natural history.
This project, perhaps more than any other, even those highly awarded, represents what happens when passion drives creativity. It may not be for everyone, but the final result means everything to me.