CONVERTING CLASSICS WITH MOMENT MOTOR COMPANY FOUNDER & CEO MARC DAVIS | THE INEVITABLE

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Moment Motor Company, founded in 2017, specializes in converting classic cars into electric vehicles, focusing on preserving the original driving experience while enhancing performance and reliability. CEO Marc Davis emphasizes that their conversions are fully reversible and aim to keep iconic vehicles on the road for longer. The company utilizes a variety of components, having evolved from industrial parts to salvaged Tesla components, and now primarily uses new batteries from companies like CALB and motors from Cascadia Motion. A key aspect of their approach is integrating these modern powertrains without significant, destructive modifications to the classic chassis. While they can retain manual transmissions for a more engaging drive, particularly for Porsche enthusiasts, Davis notes this is less efficient and requires careful component matching. The cost for a conversion ranges from $75,000 to $175,000, plus the cost of the donor car, with a focus on higher-end vehicles to justify the investment. Moment Motor Company offers conversions for a wide range of European and American classics, including Porsches, Mercedes-Benz Pagodas, Austin-Healeys, Mustangs, and Corvettes, with a typical real-world range of around 200 miles.