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We are all talking about starting, driving, stopping and otherwise demonstrating our vehicles. I mentioned fuel cells and new motors in a Sherman as a for instance. Rob mentions suspension capacity in a CMP for a battery pack.

We know that certain vehicles of the past have our attention, for storage or agility. Carriers, Jeeps, scout cars, Land Rovers, and 3/4-ton class movers have more curb appeal than a 5-ton with a huge cubic inch straight six. Those large more ponderous heavy hauling vehicles get less and less love even today because of the cost of ownership versus our enjoyment as hobbyists.

I suspect that gradually more of our HMVs, especially the thirstiest ones will simply get parked, stored and less and less well seen. As the new religion takes hold, those of us unable/unwilling to adapt will be singled out as nonconformists, or worse nonbelievers. Will we still be able to demonstrate our form of history in two decades?