I tend to lean in that direction as well to a degree.On the original post...it really saddens me to see historic vehicles have their engines ripped out and replaced with electric power plants. The sound, vibrations and smell from the a series unit is all part of the Minor’s special charm. An electric motor is a modification too far. At least I think so anyway.
I too find the sounds, smells and vibrations an intrinsic part of classic car ownership, along with the constant 'tinkering' and 'fettling', it's part of the pleasure, the constant personal involvement with them.
The smell of the interior is also something to savour for me (is that someone in the background ringing a psychiatrist
.......)To rip out the engine, however well intentioned the reasoning behind it, would remove a major part of the pleasure of ownership.
Sadly it may be the only way of keeping a few on the road at some point in the future when even small specialist sales of petrol for classic car use are eventually banned altogether.
But until that day (which I might not live to see anyway) I will remain a committed and unrepentant petrolhead!
Best wishes,
Mike.
