Evan has a right to complain because I am a hypocrite and I like AD trucks in their original condition. My first car was a 39 Chevy sedan and I put in a 265 V8 with 3 speed OD, from a wrecked car, that I bought for $175. This was the quickest way to get my daily driver on the road with what little money I had. I remember being tickled because my mileage improved (19.5 mpg).
If Jay Leno took every vehicle in his collection and did the suggested modern upgrade, most in the world would gasp with horror. Why? Because these vehicles are the ones, that the world thinks, are worth more in their original condition. Well that is insulting. What about the equally as old Stovebolt truck? Why are these left out of the elite of originality? It's because they were common. Humans like bragging rights (hey, look at what I got) so if the classic piece of tin is common, upgrade it with latest fashionable components. The wise will also be aware that the upgrade may depreciate 50% in 20 years. My point is that none of the "original versus high performance" debate is logical. Logically we would only drive what we need for comfort, safety and cost efficiency. You know, a Subaru Outback. Big grin.
Unlike the king, Jay Leno is smart. He has eunuchs to guard his prized collection.
