Re: [DML] Concours Judging For Options & Accessories

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I have to disagree.  

Every concours event is based around originality.  That is 
what the contest is all about.  It is NOT a car show.  It 
is judging the adherence of the car to the original effort
of the manufacturer.  To take your argument to the extreme, 
the original 1898 Benz would be worth more with power steering,
seatbelts, xenon headlights and disc brakes?

To take your Metropolitan example, adding disc brakes and 
seat belts may make it a better car.  In the eyes of many,
it does not make it a better Metropolitan.  

Like it or not, the rest of the world values and pays for 
originality.  Look at Sports Car Market, Hemmings Motor News
or any other enthusiast magazine and note that cars restored
to original condition almost always bring higher money.  It
doesn't matter if later technology is better. 

--
Mike



> Marc,
> 
> You raise an very important question that we are also trying to reconcil 
> with other car clubs.
> 
> Here is the best example,  a stock Nash Metropolitan had no seat belts, 
> poor brakes and only stick shift.
> 
> Clearly, a metropolitan without seat belts is a very serious safety 
> hazard.  Should this car be given more points than a car with seat belts?
> 
> What about adding disc brakes. ?  With all cars on the road able to stop 
> better than a stock met isn't this a better car that should get more points?
> 



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