A search of various collectible forums as well as Facebook groups will turn up an all-too-common discussion — someone being outraged by the mistreatment of an object of historic value. It might be the result of a helmet that was manhandled on “Antiques Roadshow”, or it might be a vehicle that was refurbished in a way that someone didn’t approve of.
Either way, the response is often the same: “History” should be treated with respect.
As a lifelong student of history, I’ll be the