I won't weigh in on every aspect of the debate (points on both sides have
been well expressed already), but I can't resist adding my two cents.
I feel the very best car is the example that has been driven AND well cared
for. The result is usually a patina that only miles can give. Consider the
world of old furniture: Ever heard the experts on the Antiques Road Show?
They go on and on about the affects of age on the wood and how, despite the
impulse to clean and re-finish, to remove its beauty would be ill advised.
This concept is not always reflected in the world of car restoration, but it
reflects my personal preference. Then again, just like with old furniture,
sometimes an overhaul is the best - or only - course of action.
Dean
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