Re: '67 Sprite Streamline at Bonhams
Rick--
You said "If this car is raced, it's originality will be lost."
There's no question but that cars classified as "vintage" cannot now be raced without substantial modification, whether safety or performance-related (or both). So taking your statement to its practical extension the only cars that should be made race-eligible would be those with little or no "originality" value!
I have nothing against folks' racing what might be termed "Entry level" (lower value) cars, but seeing a field composed largely of Spridgets, or--their future equivalents--Miatas, probably wouldn't draw the big crowds. For me, a race car's "highest and best use" will be found on a track, not in a museum.
Kudos, btw, to you, Dougie, Rich M, Jon E and the not-so-many others who spend the time and $$ to field Big Healeys. God knows there are many cars that are arguably more competitive and most certainly less expensive to race. I'm glad you did not follow your own advice!