To me ...
A hot rod is a car that is used on sunny weekends .
More power , less driveability .
Handles corners better , less comfort .
Etc etc
Don’t even need to have windscreen wipers were I live
A restomod is a classic car with modern amenities that can be used daily .
Enough power to keep up , but smooth modern delivery .
Handles better but ‘modern-car’ smooth with pas .
Etc etc
Extra sound deadening and interior comfort is much improved .
There are no lines , cut-off points etc and many/most cars are now in the grey area in between .
Indeed the early “sport purpose” 911 would keep carpets and heat etc , but unfortunately the systems are now outdated ,
Think Early 911 that followed the “sporting handbook” as a hot rod , and amg Mercedes g-wagon as a great factory example of Factory restomod .
Who in their right mind would take a 70s military 4x4 vehicle and shove a huge tuned v8 in it ?
A hot rod guy .
Who in there right mind would take a 70s military 4x4 vehicle and fit leather , pas , air , sat-nav , electric windows , cruise etc etc
A restomod guy .
Mercedes , I salute you !!
They’re a pig to drive , but the fact you did it deserves applause !!!