What classic cars do you think are "right" for an EV conversion?

[stab6902]

Hey guys,

We're seeing more and more classic cars (VWs, Porsches, pony cars, etc) being converted to electric. Inevitably, some people think converting a given car to electric "ruined" it.



I'm a bit of a traditionalist, and I would be hesitant to convert the typical 60's - early 70's muscle car (I'm thinking Camaros, Mustangs, Chevelles, Cudas, Challengers, etc) to electric since to me the V8 is a big part of those cars' identity and experience.

That said, I think other classic cars, such as VWs, Corvairs, early Toronados, 1961-1963 Tempests, Fieros, and DeLoreans would be good fits for EV conversions, since they were generally forward thinking cars with non-iconic drivetrains. A lot of mini/micro cars would fit the bill too - I'm thinking original Mini Coopers, MGs, Triumphs, Subaru 360s, etc.

What do you think? What classic cars do you think are "right" for an EV conversion?