20-10-2020, 04:36 PM
I must admit that I can see "right" in both camps here. Yes, it's a crying shame that such an original looking vehicle can't / won't be saved as is, but at the same time it is good that it's history continues as a Special.
Whilst the prices of specials is so dramatically greater than for a similar saloon the temptation will always be there. This isn't always driven by profit either. Personally I'd love to own a really nice special, however, the chances of me ever being able to spend the sort of money required, is to say the least slim. I could however, more easily buy a decent "donor" car & create my own for a fraction of the price. I'm not saying I ever would, but it is certainly a lot more "financially viable" than buying one outright.
On the face of it the VSCC's policy seems to be the right thing to do, but there are many known examples where what is & isn't a recoverable body depends more on whether your face fits, than the condition of the donor vehicle.
Whilst the prices of specials is so dramatically greater than for a similar saloon the temptation will always be there. This isn't always driven by profit either. Personally I'd love to own a really nice special, however, the chances of me ever being able to spend the sort of money required, is to say the least slim. I could however, more easily buy a decent "donor" car & create my own for a fraction of the price. I'm not saying I ever would, but it is certainly a lot more "financially viable" than buying one outright.
On the face of it the VSCC's policy seems to be the right thing to do, but there are many known examples where what is & isn't a recoverable body depends more on whether your face fits, than the condition of the donor vehicle.