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Restomods - if you're an enthusiast of classic cars and hot rods, it's a term you've likely heard thrown around a lot.  The most simple definition is a classic car or truck restored and modified to include modern technology. The purpose is for the vehicle to be faster, more reliable, handle better, stop better, be safer, have modern conveniences - you know, all those things you want that muscle car to have but didn't come with from the factory back in the 60s or 70s.  The dream for many hot rod enthusiasts is to own the perfect "driver", the classic car that has the look and sound of an old-school muscle car but drives, stops and handles more like a modern car.  It's difficult to achieve that with older technology. 

Update: Check out what our friends over at the Restomod Academy have to say about them in their article on the topic: What is a Restomod - A Complete Guide

Other more advanced upgrades can involve swapping to a more modern engine or transmission.  Some of today's muscle car engines make much more power than those from the old days and they do it more reliably and more cleanly (less emissions and less oil leaks.)  A transmission swap could mean changing from a manual to automatic (or vice versa) or adding overdrive in the form of extra gears for much better highway cruising and fuel mileage.  Chassis stiffening using frame connectors and torque boxes definitely make an older car feel safer and more modern.  Brake and suspension upgrades are always a major improvement. Swapping out carburetors for Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) is a popular enhancement to bring cold and hot start up reliability, consistent idle quality and improved throttle response to your older ride.