{"id":303894,"date":"2021-03-23T15:06:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T19:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=303894"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:13:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:13:53","slug":"preservation-barnfind-or-parts-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/preservation-barnfind-or-parts-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Preservation, Barnfind, or Parts Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

I very much enjoy a true \u201cpreservation\u201d car that\u2019s deeply original and wears the honest patina of use, love, care, and enjoyment.\u00a0 Yet I\u2019m equally disappointed at a concours, auction, or other events when I see a vehicle presented in the preservation class, category, or definition; when in reality it\u2019s a barely running, smoking, glued together pile of dust and rust that looks like it just surfaced from the Black Lagoon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This was never more dramatically presented to me than when I was judging an international concours d\u2019elegance a few years ago, and there was a judgment call in the \u201cPreservation\u201d class between a lovely, elegant Lagonda drophead coupe, and a big Cadillac (not a V-16) but a V-8 limo as I recall.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Lagonda Drophead Coupe<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The Lagonda was highly patinated, yet still showed considerable vestige of its original paint.\u00a0 What appeared to be the original chrome and plated surfaces were aged, weathered, and in some cases pitted, but all looked genuine.\u00a0This True Brit was complete, fired easily, and ran like a Rolex.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Caddy had so many coats of paint on it, I\u2019m sure it weighed an extra two hundred pounds.\u00a0 The windows were completely purpled (some broken), and any driver would have to hang their head out the window to see.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The engine begrudgingly fired but ran on only some minimal number of its cylinders.\u00a0 For reasons I\u2019m not recalling, that judging team on that day voted to give first place to the Caddy (might have been one-off coachwork or something).\u00a0 I was somewhat incredulous over this call, even though I respect any judging team\u2019s right to deliberate and make its own decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I protested to the chief judge, and then he and I and the judging team leader in question walked out to the field to revisit the two cars and the ranking.\u00a0 The chief judge agreed with me, saying that the Caddy was for all intent and purpose no longer a safely functioning automobile (more of a parts car, or a candidate for full restoration, at most) and disqualified the car from the competition – rightfully awarding First-in-Class to the Lagonda, which was happily able to drive up to the awards ramp to claim its prize (something I doubt the Caddy could have accomplished).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Lancia all original beneath the dust — detail, drive, and enjoy<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The moral here is that there\u2019s a Grand Canyon of difference between a true preservation car, a decrepit barnfind, and a parts car.\u00a0 The first qualifier might be if \u201cthe vehicle is even drivable safely on the road.\u201d\u00a0 From there it comes down to the notions and definitions of \u201cpatina\u201d and care, lack of care, abuse, and\/or originality.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Muntz Jet<\/a>, past the point of patina<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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E-Type<\/a>, as customized by Loewy, wears his original touches and his paint – do not restore<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bugatti more sculpture than car at this point<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Aston with non original paint and rust – will need restoration to be truly beautiful again<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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It amazes me that there is now a book written and published on how to create or match patina (some call it fauxtina<\/a>) so watch out for clever-looking fake history, age, and wear.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I had a similar discussion with the owner of a Shelby Cobra<\/a> 289 that goes by the nickname of \u2018Dirtbag.\u201d\u00a0 It\u2019s an amazing thing to see; in fact, I\u2019ve driven it.\u00a0 The chrome is rusty, the interior a bit tired, but the car is complete and generally original\u2026save for the paint.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This little Shelby was originally red when built, but sometime back in the day it was repainted in a light yellow, which has since aged, pitted, cracked, surface-rusted, and worn through in several places.\u00a0 I asked the knowledgeable owner why he won\u2019t repaint it and he said \u201cI won\u2019t touch it so as to preserve all the original patina.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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I get the point he\u2019s trying to make, but the reality is once the car was repainted in a non-original color, there\u2019s no original paint, or truly authentic patina, to preserve.\u00a0 If he likes the look of it and enjoys telling the story, that\u2019s fine, it\u2019s his car, but preservation is no longer an issue.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A more positive defining example is a 1953 XK-120<\/a> MC FHC that I saw at auction that still wears its original, factory-applied, soft Willow Green paint, chrome, glass, and most of its original interior.\u00a0 Every book, manual, service receipt, and sticker from this car\u2019s well-lived life is present and accounted for.\u00a0 Of course, the car fires on the button and would surely be a joy to own and drive.\u00a0 This magnificent Jag has clearly been lovingly used, enjoyed, and maintained with a constant eye toward preserv<\/em>ing its originality.\u00a0 That\u2019s preservation.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jag – just luverly<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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It is true that any car can be fixed or restored, although perhaps not all of them should be. \u00a0It is a fact that any\/every vehicle is only original once.\u00a0 A car can be restored to authentic paints, finishes, fabrics, plating \u2013 which may then again be as close as possible to original spec but not original<\/em>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is my contention that when a vehicle is truly deeply original and still handsome as such, it should be shared and celebrated.\u00a0 And when it\u2019s properly and sensitively restored to its original and authentic specification and \u201cday built\u201d materials and finishes, let\u2019s call it restored<\/em>.\u00a0 And when something is a neglected, abused old car, let\u2019s be equally clear about that too.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are your thoughts? Comment below as I would love to hear your views.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I very much enjoy a true \u201cpreservation\u201d car that\u2019s deeply original and wears the honest patina of use, love, care, and enjoyment.\u00a0 Yet I\u2019m equally disappointed at a concours, auction, or other events when I see a vehicle presented in the preservation class, category, or definition; when in reality it\u2019s a barely running, smoking, glued together pile of dust and rust that looks like it just surfaced from the Black Lagoon. 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