Bill,
Our 1959 DeSoto Seville is all-original. It has its
imperfections (lots of them, actually), but it is exactly as it looked when it
last hit the streets back in ’73. In fact, it still wears the ’73 plate and
inspection sticker, and a bunch of disco-era dirt in all the nooks and crannies.
We have absolutely no plans to ‘restore’ the car – we love
it just as is. It’s only original once, and its originality makes it even more
special, and more unique. Most folks don’t understand the attraction of an
unrestored-but-battle-worn original. It is truly a piece of history, and every
nick, scratch and rip tells a tale.
The one drawback you will get with an unrestored car, is
that folks will constantly ask you “when are you going to start fixing it up?”
We were asked that at Carlisle well over 30
times this year. It’s your choice – if you love it, leave it – or fix it up as
much as you wish. In any event, make the car something that makes YOU happy,
and enjoy the ride!
-Dave (with input from Juley) =)
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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill Amberger
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:11 PM
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Subject: [FWDLK] A THOUGHT TO PONDER....
Hi gang. Gotta question and wondered what y'all thought
about this. It's concerning the future plans for my 57 Dodge
I've pretty much decided if I keep it, that I not restore
it, but keep it pretty much as it is. The body is presentable as-is,
mechanically OK, would like to upgrade the brakes, interior is pretty much as
it was new, except the seat bottom needs fixed. Maybe someday replace the
rockers, fenders (which I already have) and general upgrades.
There's just something about the car being in it's pretty
much original state, and has drawn much attention that way. Being a 4 door
sedan and not a body style desirous of most, I thought it would be suitable to
leave it status-quo.
Your thoughts about restoring/not restoring, perhaps
"restification" is the world I'm looking for.
Bill The Magnumguy
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