If someone had a Messerscmit car and painted it like a fighter plane that would be cool. Some of the guys that worked on the Zero plane went to work for prince and later datsun/nissan. The way i see it its paying respect to my cars roots. Some guys got mad on another Z forum about it. I find it absurd, especially if you drive a Z. Last time i checked most countries (this one included lets not forget all the japanese that were sent to camps just because they were japanese living in the usa during WWII.) have killed people and done bad things. Many people still fly the confederate flag. Does that mean i love it (america) any less, no.
My grandfather fought in WWII for italy (he was italian).
He didnt want to but had to. I would proudly wear his medals and uniform, does that mean i like fascism or nazis, no. It just means im not ashamed of my heritage.
Same with my car.
Its like saying one shouldnt restore vintage fighters from germany or japan.
Its a machine. Machines dont hate, machines dont love. I respect all machines for what they are, regardless of the affiliation they were made under. My car is the same thing.
I hope this clears up that discussion once and for all.