It’s a strange new world we’re facing, isn’t it? There’s a broad swath of humanity that remains obsessed with collecting artifacts of the past, whether two-wheeled, four-wheeled or otherwise, and yet our collective conscience will at times struggle to countenance the environmental costs of running these rolling pieces of automotive history. I love a classic just as much as the next, but much like any other vintage thing, I refuse to believe that their fate is to rest in a garage to be appreciated behind velvet rope.
Of course, the Resto-Mod scene has gone a long way in making classic cars equal parts more daily-drive friendly and less abusive to mother nature, but let’s face it—these cars are built for performance, not efficiency or lowered emissions. Looking for something that goes a step further? You might be surprised to hear that several custom shops have surfaced, capable of restoring your favorite classics, all while giving them an all-electric heart transplant. Of the growing pack. Here are a handful of our favorites.