resto-mod
Updated vintage car
A resto-mod is a classic car that has been restored with modern components—updated engines, transmissions, brakes, or electronics—rather than period-accurate parts.
The term blends "restoration" and "modification," distinguishing these vehicles from purist restorations that maintain original specifications.
He turned his '69 Camaro into a resto-mod with fuel injection and disc brakes.
Rate of mechanical work
- crate enginePre-assembled vehicle powerplant
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- headersTop-of-page identifiers
- exhaustUse up entirely
handling · stance · wheels · braking · grip · torque · dyno · tune
Vehicle's external structure
- patinaSurface film from aging
- resprayApply new paint layer
- sheetmetalThin flat metal
- chrome trimPolished metallic decorative edging
weatherstripping · sandblasting · primer · clearcoat · color match · refinish · filler · undercoating
Collectible older vehicle
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
- hot rodModified car for racing
- CamaroChevrolet sports coupe
- MustangFord sports car model
Chevelle · Corvette · Nova · GTO · Charger · Firebird · Impala · El Camino
Pressurized engine delivery system
- disc brakesFriction-based vehicle decelerators
- electronic ignitionComputerized spark system
- rack and pinionToothed bar and gear
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
Exhibition of automobiles
- cruise nightClassic car evening event
- autocrossTimed cone-course driving
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- crate enginePre-assembled vehicle powerplant
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- headersTop-of-page identifiers
exhaust · handling · stance · wheels · braking · grip · torque · dyno · tune · intake manifold
bodywork
Vehicle's external structure
- patinaSurface film from aging
- resprayApply new paint layer
- sheetmetalThin flat metal
chrome trim · weatherstripping · sandblasting · primer · clearcoat · color match · refinish · filler · undercoating · glass replacement
classic car
Collectible older vehicle
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
- hot rodModified car for racing
- CamaroChevrolet sports coupe
Mustang · Chevelle · Corvette · Nova · GTO · Charger · Firebird · Impala · El Camino · Challenger
fuel injection
Pressurized engine delivery system
- disc brakesFriction-based vehicle decelerators
- electronic ignitionComputerized spark system
- rack and pinionToothed bar and gear
car show
Exhibition of automobiles
- cruise nightClassic car evening event
- autocrossTimed cone-course driving
- car culturecar meets, hot rod, muscle car, classic car, classic cars
- custom vehicleshot rod, lowrider, rat rod, show car, dragster
- Sports Carssports car, Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, corvette
- custom motorcyclesbobber, chopper, cafe racer, cruiser, bagger
resto-modmatching numbers
Numerals that are identical
stock · survivor · barn find · museum quality · unmolested
resto-modbarn find
Forgotten collectible unearthed later
project car · beater · driver · daily driver
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