[Zmagnette] Preservation

[michael mitchell]

Steve,  I've Got 1.   A 1958 ZB Magnette.  Had Her Since About 1972.
She'z NOT, that Beautiful, butt, (IZ 2 Me).   GraciaZ, 2 Allen Burchelder(4 give my spelling).
If it Wazn't for Allen, I Wouldn't B Here. 
A Very Nice Man, Appearz 2 B Dedicated 2 What He Doe'z.
Who Elze Can \Say That.??     
 GraciaZ, Michael.    
   P.S. Check Out HIZ Magnette , (MGExperience) Probably Put'z ,
 AT LEAST Mine ,2 SHAME.
What a Beauty,   Jez the Engine Compartment, 
& It'z NOT Even Completed.
 
 
> Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:28:01 -0500
> From: strovato at optonline.net
> To: zmagnette at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Zmagnette] Preservation
> 
> I would like to open a discussion on the subject of 
> preservation.  There is an increasing interest in unrestored 
> cars.  There is now a preservation class at Pebble Beach.  Here's an 
> interesting 
> summary: 
> www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2013/08/14/Old-is-New. 
> There are some cars out there that have been lovingly cared for and 
> sheltered for their entire lives.  The paint might not be perfect and 
> the chrome might show some scratches.  The seats may look like 
> someone sat in them a few times.  It is easy to make the argument for 
> preserving gems like this.  These cars don't look perfect and they 
> don't look freshly restored, but they still look pretty 
> awesome.  There are also cars out there with shredded convertible 
> tops and stuffing sticking out of the seats that are being 
> preserved.  And of course, a whole spectrum in between.
> 
> Now, in the interest of full disclosure, I have a ZA Magnette that is 
> very original, as they go.  Some of you know this and have seen it at 
> the GT events in Wisconsin, Ohio and North Carolina.  There are some 
> people who bow before it and love it for its originality.  There are 
> others who think the only thing it would be good for is a restoration 
> starting point.  I appreciate originality, but I have no problem with 
> making incremental improvements that make the car more like it once 
> was.  I think I would replace that shredded convertible top, but I 
> would prefer to repair those seats rather than redoing the whole interior.
> 
> So, as I said, I would like to hear what you guys think about this 
> subject.  I also would  like to learn more about techniques for 
> improving, yet preserving cars.  I must see 100 books, articles and 
> videos about restoring cars for every one that addresses repairs with 
> a light touch.  There is also a NAMGAR preservation class, but its 
> official description is "this car class recognizes those cars that 
> the owners feel are original.  Cars in this class are not eligible 
> for NAMGAR class awards, Premier or Premier Emeritus; it is not a 
> voted class."  I guess I don't really see the point of this.  I don't 
> show up at these events for trophies, but if there are no awards and 
> it's not a voted class, I'd rather show my car with you guys in the 
> Magnette section!
> 
> -Steve T.
> 
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