ELECTRIC CLASSIC CARS

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For me the hart most 'classic cars' is the motor. Since the vast majority of classic cars only do a few K miles a year electric conversion will do nothing for the environment. What about the environmental damage in the conversion? Did not watch the video, not that interested. No way would I convert my 190.
 
I think it’s a great idea, agree that the engine/exhaust note is the heart. But most people buy a classic for its looks. With low emission zones becoming financially popular (pointless really like having a no smoking part of a resturant). Again, a 100 mile range would be fine for a Funday pub run and trip around the lanes. I can only see it becoming a more common conversion. Would I do it to my -32, probably not, unless it lunches it’s engine. Would I buy an electric r170 to avoid charges and contribute to cleaning up the air. Highly likely.
 
Electric cars have their own perks and qualities, which for daily use I believe are much more practical than a typical combustion engine (Perhaps not the current cars with their charging times but come 2030 I believe it'll be much more efficient).

But converting classic cars to have electric motors? :/ Really? I can only imagine how much fun my C63 would be with an electric motor :rolleyes:
 
There was a TV series about this company not long ago, featuring a conversion per episode (the Ferrari 308 and also a Porsche 914, Karmann Ghia, BMW 1602, etc.):

Vintage Voltage - Transforming Classics into Electrifying Rides

Vintage Voltage TV series - converting classic cars to electric power
www.vintagevoltage.tv www.vintagevoltage.tv
 
Classic cars over 40 years old in the UK are already "green". This is evidenced by the zero VED road fund license rate. Why mess around turning your classic into a reshelled nissan leaf which also has a zero VED tax rate. Waste of time and money.
 
Goldeneye said:
But converting classic cars to have electric motors? :/ Really? I can only imagine how much fun my C63 would be with an electric motor :rolleyes:
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The converted Ferrari is lighter than it was originally, with better weight distribution, similar range (although 'filling up' takes much longer of course), 0-62 time is halved, 25 mph higher top speed ...

I reckon it would be pretty fun if you could live without the engine noise.
 
There are classic ICE cars that have been electrified and there will be classic electric cars- I reckon the original TESLA ROADSTER is destined to become one [ Even if its part Lotus!]
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Well theres a ruined ferrari there :wallbash:
 
grober said:
There are classic ICE cars that have been electrified and there will be classic electric cars- I reckon the original TESLA ROADSTER is destined to become one [ Even if its part Lotus!]
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I'm not so sure. Battery packs have a very finite lifespan and the technology is constantly changing, so will you be able to replace those on a 20+ year old classic electric car? Or any of the myriad electronic parts/modules/sensors/processors/etc. these cars rely on?
 
BTB 500 said:
I'm not so sure. Battery packs have a very finite lifespan and the technology is constantly changing, so will you be able to replace those on a 20+ year old classic electric car? Or any of the myriad electronic parts/modules/sensors/processors/etc. these cars rely on?
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IF WORTH A LOT OF MONEY -YES there will be specialists prepared to rebuild them at a price with newer components- provided- they retain the original -appearance -ethos -period-spirit- of the car- how many 80's ferraris are on their original pistons/valves/clutches/exhausts? electrifying a Ferrari is a step too far IMHO but illustrates anything is possible if you throw enough money at it?
 
A bit of fun engineering for cheap classics i suppose, but anything of rarity or value will just be seen by enthusiasts as butchered and viewed in the same light as a replica ,which would be a much btter idea for those that want one as it would give them what they want without destroying original valuable and rare stock
 
grober said:
IF WORTH A LOT OF MONEY -YES there will be specialists prepared to rebuild them at a price with newer components- provided- they retain the original -appearance -ethos -period-spirit- of the car- how many 80's ferraris are on their original pistons/valves/clutches/exhausts? electrifying a Ferrari is a step too far IMHO but illustrates anything is possible if you throw enough money at it?
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It's not quite the same thing though. Even if you need to have (say) new valves or pistons machined up from scratch for your Ferrari in 20 years time it will still be the same engine, and the car will be unchanged. You won't be forced to fit an entirely different powerplant.

In 20 years time you won't be able to fit a direct replacement Li Ion pack to your classic Tesla - who knows what battery/charging technology we'll be using then. So given enough money you can certainly have a completely different power source installed, but of course it won't integrate with any of the car's systems (charging, capacity measurement, cooling/heating, range, etc.). By the time that's all been replaced there won't be much of the original car left bar the bodyshell & wheels. It will look the same from the outside but that's about it ... not much different to electrifying a Ferrari now?!

There's also the money aspect - classic cars as we know them know will cease to exist as the cost of doing this type of highly specialised work will make it inaccessible to all but the Jay Lenos etc. of the world. Not like spannering an old IC engined car in your garage. We're already seeing this now with classic aircraft. Front-line fighter aircraft from WW1 and WW2 can be (and are) operated & maintained by small groups of volunteers. Who is going to be able to run an F-35 or Eurofighter 50 years from now? We've already seen the grounding of the last remaining Vulcan and Concorde aircraft because maintaining one in airworthy condition isn't feasible for even major corporations - and this is stone age technology in comparison to the latest EVs (which are basically computers on wheels).
 
In future decades we will no doubt be putting diesel engines in Tesla's. Electric classic cars are to me a bit like a diesel Flying Scotsman or the Mallard.
 
I IMAGINE THIS PROJECT CRASHED AND BURNED DESPITE BEING REVERSIBLE- ON PAPER AT LEAST 🤔
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Don't see me putting an Electric Motor in any of the Imps anytime soon.

Would lose the appeal of the car for me.
 
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