quote:Originally posted by Java:
I still love the chrome trim and tall tires. I went through a phase in the 80s where I wanted to modernize the car. My Mom encouraged me to keep it original and I am glad I did. On the other hand I have a Raptor that I have modified a great deal to run harder off road. To each his own.
Being a new Pantera owner who hasn't even got his car yet Its due in from new york to England in around 3 weeks, I am amazed at the number of US cars that are modified, some blokes are chasing horsepower, and some, bodywork to suit them. But the money spent must be colossal when you view the cars that have been modified in so many different ways. Initially I thought it must be because its a "cheaper" Italian stallion, and the power unit being far easier to improve in the USA than in Europe, personally I like the original one and wouldn't wish to get more horses in there or wider wheels, I haven't the ability to drive its standard horses so there for me would be no point.
But I never see other more expensive cars made into dare I say Hot Rods as the subject of this post certainly looks, so what is the reason for Modifying what was a fine car in the first place? I honestly don't know, do you.