Should You Restore, Preserve, or Conserve? - The Conservator's Mindset: Ep. 1

In our newest series "The Conservator's Mindset", we speak with the team at B.R. Howard to discuss different methods of conservation, preservation, and restoration that they use every day and how they can apply to working with historic vehicles.
B.R. Howard are industry leaders for conservation solutions to protect a wide variety of cultural artifacts, historic structures and works of art. They work with the artifacts of world-class museums every day so that they may be viewed, studied, and displayed for generations to come.
Stay tuned for more episodes of The Conservator's Mindset where the B.R. Howard team will take you through several practices that you can use on any restoration, conservation, or preservation project you may be working on!
Produced in Partnership with:
B.R. Howard : www.brhoward.com/
‪@Hagerty‬ : www.hagerty.com/

[@dwmfty3111]

I hate when restorations are overdone, I am a big fan on the original paint because it tells a story, and gives it personality.

[@Carchaeology]

Absolutely love what this group is up to. I aspire to do the same in my little world. The history and the visual "passage of time" as spoken is what fuels my passion for these machines 100%. A car can be restored multiple times, but it is only original once. Thank you for sharing this video and a little glimpse into the magic workshop. Im aiming the same direction with what I touch and its nice to see others with the same focus.

[@Aaron-be2pt]

I think I found my dream job.
This seems so fascinating and rewarding!

[@boneshakerjake]

Restore function
Not form
because the form shows you it's history
and the function is why it was ever made
which are both important for an artifacts historical significance.

[@knolethletth5671]

Inspiring stories BRHoward in conservation, preservation & restorations of art world. Thank you very much!🏆🏆🏆

[@hotpuppy1]

All depends on what you want in the end and what you are starting with. If there are only a few examples left, preserve it. It is only original once. If it is in generally good condition, fix what needs fixing and preserve it as is. If you want it looking like new, do what you want. After all, it's your vehicle and your money. If there are thousands running around still and you are starting with a poor example, do what you want.

[@j.k.salser499]

Here is an interesting article on the subject: 1967beetle.com/restored-original-survivor/ Also, on the same subject, here's a relevant article: 1967beetle.com/rees-klintworth/

[@robertstephens9548]

I am the proud owner of an original 1957 Packard Clipper sedan. She has her dings and scratches but she's a survivor, and I love driving s piece of history.