In the latest episode of The Retro Rides Podcast, Cam and Rich discuss the impact of European Union regulations and how they pose a threat to enthusiasts, builders, and the wider automotive industry.
An unsurprisingly thorny topic that’s shaking up the classic and collector car world, that bold title sets the tone for this episode, and the conversation digs into whether these rules could make life harder for those trying to preserve or reimagine older cars.
The two argue how new emissions, safety, and homologation rules could drive up costs across the industry and make it harder to keep older or custom vehicles on the road. There’s also talk of past examples, non-EU case comparisons, and whether or not there’s room for policy flexibility or industry lobbying to soften the impact.
Aside from this, Cam and Rich of course weave in their regular segments, taking look at current classic car market trends, some headline stories from the classic and performance car world such as Ferrari bringing back the Testarossa name and a new Aussie-developed MGA restomod, and their predictions for what this could mean for the broader collector car scene.
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