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[the Teuton]

It really all depends on the car.  If I had $130,000 right now, I'd buy a completely stock 993 Turbo S or '57 Bel Air fuelie convertible.  Neither would have so much as a different shift knob in them.

The Riv doesn't strike me as the same kind of car, though.

[2o6]

Different strokes and all that.  I really hate to see true classics modified like that.  But they are not my cars and the owners are of course free to do as they wish.

You still have to respect that it's a High-Quality job, even if you don't like that type of thing.

[omicron]

Different strokes and all that.  I really hate to see true classics modified like that.  But they are not my cars and the owners are of course free to do as they wish.

For the most part I agree with you. I'm not averse to modern modifications, mind - with a bit more ride height and smaller wheels, the cars pictured above could become quite acceptable modern-day tourers, but I'd almost always take a restored example over a modified one.

[280Z Turbo]

Both era Rivieras make for awesome customs.

http://www.buick-riviera.com/1971JonJardin.htm

Another nice car ruined by a tweed interior.

It's one step above burlap. I hope it's cheap.

[Byteme]

You still have to respect that it's a High-Quality job, even if you don't like that type of thing.

No doubt a lot of work and money went into it.  And it looks like quality work.  It's not where I would direct my time and money however. 

[Vinsanity]

I won't lie; I'd probably do the same thing with almost any classic I may end up with my hands on

[omicron]

No doubt a lot of work and money went into it.  And it looks like quality work.  It's not where I would direct my time and money however. 

What's important is a balance - there can be customs just as long as there are originals to remind us of a bygone era.