A RescueMod is a RestoMod using a vehicle that is essentially, for various reasons, beyond economical restoration, giving it a new lease of life.
The restomod is a relatively recent phenomenon in the collector-car world. As a counterpoint to the “survivor” craze, these new cars mix old and new technology to create the best of both worlds, matching classic styling with modern comfort, performance and reliability.
Where it all began. A ’71Veloce discovered in a barn in the small Northern Cape town of Calvinia, South Africa. A matching numbers car, stripped of its interior, windows, wipers, fitted with cut springs and a roll cage, this 1750 had the makings of the perfect track car, Or did it.
Nowadays, living on a farm, 71Veloce serves as a reliable daily driver with raised suspension and durable offroad tyres (and cheap and nasty, but effective LED Headlihgts), while all the original parts are gathered for a full restoration.
’67Scalino, the original RescueMod.
Rescued from a container in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, no motor, no papers, the perfect candidate for a RescueMod, using the best of what I have and what I can afford.
No Originals were harmed in the making of this beauty!
’75 1600 GT Junior
A complicated Rescue from a deceased estate, via the same family as 71Veloce in Calvinia, Northern Cape. This 115 deserves a new lease on life and a tour of the NC500.
’74 WideBody
If only cars could talk, im sure this would have some serious stories!
Abandoned project from East London GrandPrix Circuit, in need of much TLC. Building on what we have into a Class Winning WideBodied HillClimber!!!
’67 Bedford
The ultimate racecar tow vehicle tow mobile home1office for the ultimate racecar.
V8 4.3 4×4 Sleeper. Because RaceCar.
’82 Honda CD200
The perfect guinea pig to hone my skills. No spark, bent frame, clean sheet of paper to test the skills and challenge the creative.
’84 BMW K100
Looks like a sKrambler to me, because every farmer needs one!
’67 Giulia Rallye
Perfect Family Safari Daily Driver replacement, while 71Veloce undergoes its long overdue RestoMod.
’68 Giulia Super
The biggest challenge yet, will it ever drive again…
Left Hand Drive, V6 2,5 6 Speed conversion for those summer European RoadTrips and TrackDays. Only the best for the Nurburgring.
’67 Kaizer CJ6 Jeep
Not low, but slow, with leaf springs and drum brakes, the perfect summer runaround.
