The Restomod Revolution: A Step Too Far?

A few years back, Top Gear brought together some legendary cars: the Eagle E-Type, Alfaholics GTA-R, Singer 911, GTO Engineering 250 SWB, and even Bond's iconic DB5. The event was so spectacular that it left our insurers in shock. Since then, the restomod scene, where classic cars are meticulously restored and modernized, has exploded in popularity. This raises an important question — has the movement gone too far?

The Top Gear Podcast: A Deep Dive into Restomods

In a recent episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Ollie Marriage delved into the phenomenon known as Restogods Remastered. Here, iconic automobiles such as the Automobili Amos Lancia Delta, Cyan P1800, Kimera 037, and Totem Giulia GTA were brought together for a detailed examination. Hosts Rowan Horncastle, Jethro Bovingdon, and Jack Rix joined Ollie to discuss whether these modern classics truly offer an upgrade or simply cash in on nostalgia.

  

Summary

The restomod scene, where vintage cars are revitalized with contemporary engineering, has seen tremendous growth since Top Gear's famous gathering of automotive legends. In the latest podcast, Ollie Marriage and his team scrutinize these transformations through iconic models, pondering if innovation has surpassed its limits.