Post on 20-Jul-2020
The Care of Motorized Vehicles
1931 Bugatti Royale1931 Bugatti Royale
Mustang 1965g
1906 Loco-mobile “Old 16”
Approaches C i R iConservation vs. Restoration
O i i l• Original Materials
• Historical significance or rarity
• Display p yindoors or outdoors
1931 Bugatti Royale
To run or not to runF C idFactors to Consider
• Condition• Condition• Cost
Hi t i l• Historical Significance
• Risks• Insurance• Driver
1965 Lotus 381965 Lotus 38
Conservation• Cleaning• Consolidation• Consolidation• Compensation
Lotus
1907 White Steamer
Lotus 38 1965
RestorationRestoration
Rosa Park Bus 1948/1955
Bright Metal
• Original finish?Original finish?• Original lacquer?
P li hi t h i• Polishing techniques• Coatings
Tires & Rubber
• The nature ofThe nature of rubber, causes ofcauses of degradation
• Options for• Options for tires: replace, foam fill jackfoam fill, jack stands, fake tirestires
UpholsteryUpholstery• LeatherLeather• Fabric
Vi l• Vinyl