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