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100%.. the sheer amount of fancy backdates that sell for several hundred thousands is mind blowing to me... I even backdated an SC once and commented here how on disappointing the result truly is (mea culpa), if you have experienced a "real" F series.. it's just not the same at all... Depends what you want I guess, as you pointed out "looks with modern convenience" is what they are after.. Personally I really enjoy the raw nature of my 100% stock 72 with MFI. That injection is MAD and more of an on-off switch vs later cars, but it totally makes its charm. I once drove the same model/year as my car with a 3.2 and I thought it was "evil". Best thing I ever did was install "period" correct tires on it, size + thread pattern wise, which restored period handling (but with better modern rubber).

Not criticizing people who do these things, like you i am shocked there is such a big $$ market, is all.. Singers and the like are awesome from a technical standpoint- but for me "the way it came" is part of its charm. And at this pace my car should become invaluable thanks to its originality. I bet 964 owners are seeing a price hike because all the stock cars have GONE to restomodders.

I am also feeling the same and more about 356 outlaws honestly (with Polo engines, 911 gearboxes and suspension) - I mean some of Emory's creations are superb - no question, but at that point I wish he'd make some stampings and start from scratch instead of hoarding each and every 356A for sale.. . IMO too much cutting of old stock cars... But hey the market speaks, right ?