Good analysis Sal, beauty in the eye of the beholder thing...
David Kirkham mentioned some time ago that he sells far more cars these days with the 'billet' suspension and other modern parts. I would certainly prefer an older Kirkham or CSX more in keeping with the original details/build. While 'modernization' may well be accepted by the masses, it is not always a 'thing of beauty' in my eyes. People prefer a more consistent product (like McD's hamburgers, same where ever you go) and HST and Hi Tech deliver that consistency, as opposed to say a Las Vegas car, quality depending on the dealer in question. But you know there are some GREAT burgers out there that far exceed the quality of a McD's!
