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Electric classics? REALLY!

Dear Classic American, I think you need to knock the electric car content on the head immediately. That’s not why people buy this publication and the suggestion that classics could or should be converted to electric drivetrains is really a step too far – it’s absolute sacrilege to even imagine a classic Dodge Charger or Mustang with an electric engine! The most important component, the car’s engine sound, is lost. Classic cars are just that: classic vehicles, with classic drivetrains.

Kevin Foreman Derby Derbyshire

To be honest Kevin electric classics are not our big thing either; however, they are the next ‘big thing’ in classic motoring and a trip to any classic car show will reveal several classics ‘converted’ and dozens if not more of business start-ups aiming to capitalise on this trend. Ford’s

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