UK EV - 240Z

[Mr.G]

Nice build by the looks of it and an informative video:

I am certain it would be fun to drive, but I am also certain they'll be many strong opinions on such a conversion.

Would like to see a video of it being driven though.

 

[Bazzateer]

Nice for blasts in the countryside but not much good for long distance touring with the need to recharge.

 

[moggy240]

The only car I would convert to electric would be a Delorean
Everthing else would be a no

 

[jonbills]

After an extensive evaluation of electric cars and the charging network, I've decided petrol is the way forward.

 

[Mr.G]

Nice for blasts in the countryside but not much good for long distance touring with the need to recharge.

The only car I would convert to electric would be a Delorean
Everthing else would be a no

Delorean would be a great candidate and also a Citroen DS, innovative but possibly let down by an engine derived from the traction avant.

I do feel like the soul is removed though once certain classics are converted, especially when its a car that is very much defined by its engine.

 

[toopy]

For me, a large part of the car experience and especially so in the Datsun, is to hear the engine and exhaust doing their thing. If you want electric buy a modern one, because a converted classic is missing half of it's identity and will sound and smell as dull as dishwater!

 

[Huw]

For me, a large part of the car experience and especially so in the Datsun, is to hear the engine and exhaust doing their thing. If you want electric buy a modern one, because a converted classic is missing half of it's identity and will sound and smell as dull as dishwater!

Totally agreed with that. Oh don’t forget rattle and squeaks like a car designed 40 odd or so years ago (even fully restored you know it’s gonna rattle some where) and no fantastic engine note to drown it out.