Originally Posted by
cudak888
As you note, preservation was more desirable than restoration at that time, 20 years ago. Classic car media outlets have been very successful in polluting the public's mind as of recent years.
-Kurt
I disagree. While I am out of the business, I still stop by the shop several times a year. They have great tools and let me use them at any time, I can't pass that up. Anyhow, the shop has only seen an increase in preservation (they have a great RSR and street GT40 projects going right now) over the years. Pebble Beach added a preservation class about 10-15 years ago and is always is increasing the number of entries.
While there are plenty of folks who like blingy (tends to be the custom crowd), preservation has not diminished with the core collectors.