Time for compassion

Hello again. You may know that as of 2014, within the 30 year bracket, some cars built from 1980 to 1984 are over 30 years old and in theory, any car that's over 30 years old would be classed as a classic. And we're not far to the year 2015 when also half of the 80s decade will be in the 30 year bracket.

There has been a trend for restorations of older cars which brought values up and more cars rescued from the crusher. They've been loved again after all the efforts by their enthusiasts and we see them more in various motoring events being admired by show goers. From as far as when vintage cars were built to the cars built in the 70s, they've been collected from barn or paddock finds, restoration to show and shine status.

80s cars should be next in the trend. As a matter of fact, enthusiasts may have start collecting them to fix them up to be good as new or if in good condition, keep them until their values start to climb. But there are people who did perform engine swaps. That is swapping a stock engine of an older car with a more powerful engine but that ruins the originality and that makes me ashamed. I've been told that engine swapping is a complex task and if not done properly could end in trouble. So why take a chance? I'm no rev head so I don't get it. I'd rather keep an old engine working.

But what also bothers me are people buying dirt cheap defunct cars and keep them for spare parts out in paddocks but at times, they're left out to rust. It may end up ruining chances of restoration but if you find a car that is repairable, that's great. Car enthusiasts took to Youtube to upload videos of old car wrecks saying they needed rescuing but mind you, some comments have stated that they're feelings of sadness and anger of cars being wasted away. And some say that this trend should be a crime. I don't think it's on.

Here's an interesting video I came across and I hope you find this interesting.

The good news is that we could still treasure some 80s cars again.

Thanks again guys!