If we return to the origional thread..........
The way I see it there are as many ideas on what is and what isn't a "classic" as there are owners and cars. Whilst I appreciate the time, effort and workmanship that has gone into your MG ERC I personally don't see it as a classic as it exists. I would consider it to be a hotrod. Had that particular MG been raced 25 or more years ago as it now exists then it would be a whole different story. But be proud of what you have done.
The next point I would make is on replicas of previously raced vehicles such as the Custaxie. In my mind there was only one Custaxie and it no longer exists and so the Custaxie II is not a reincarnation of the origional. It is a completely "new" car built using today's materials and technology. I have no opinion as to where it fits into the ERC or HRC fields. What would happen if someone decided to build another Custaxie? Or for that matter half a dozen people decided to make a replica of the Carney Escort Twin Cam for example?
I do not have issues with the conversion of an 1100 Escort into a Twin Cam provided the conversion is done correctly warts and all.
Some time in the late 70s I attended a meeting at the Auckland Car Club called by a group who were trying to get a series running for pre 1960 cars. There was no resolution at the end because there was so many differing views as to what should or shouldn't be allowed and as and added problem there were already a couple of cars being built and the owner/builders wanted the rules written to suit their cars.
I am NOT taking a dig at anyone in particular here nor everyone in general so please no one get offended by what I have written. I would not envy the job of setting the rules for any class. Let us remember that things should be done within the "spirit of the regulations".
Just as aside I am a Targa competitor and car preparer. There have been some changes to the classic class that we run in. What is very interesting is that one of the changes bought about three different interpretations to one of the changes.
Interesting.
Allan