ACC's staff is currently working on the Insider's View section of the March/April issue, and we'd like your input on the following question:
Should you upgrade your vintage muscle car with modern wheels,
tires, suspension and brakes in the name of performance and safety, or
is that just a modern fad that will die out? Do you keep your car as
stock as possible to be true to how they were in their heyday? Which do
you think should be worth more in the market today?
Original muscle cars were all about straight line performance. When
it came to corners, well, you just sort of held on and hoped for the
best.
Modern American muscle cars, like the new Camaro, Mustang and
Challenger, are well-balanced performance machines. They offer great
power, and they can also stop and turn very well – much better than
original muscle from the 1960s.
Some argue that the appeal of a vintage muscle car includes every aspect of
how it was when new, including white-knuckle handling thanks to skinny
bias-ply tires and rudimentary suspension. And all-original cars do tend
to bring the most value when they’re sold at auction.
But aftermarket technology has moved a long way in the past ten years.
Complete modern suspension systems and huge brakes are now available for
your vintage muscle car. You can now make your ’68 Charger turn and
stop 100% better than it did originally. But should you?
Send your thoughts, along with your name and city/state to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , by Thursday, January 21, or leave them in the comments below.
