Awesome build of a ‘68 Impala LS/Turbo on BaT

[tom406]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-impala-19/

[oldstv]

I like that one!
Why would one choose to put the battery in the position that they did instead of the right rear corner of the trunk? It seems like it would be easier to service it closer to the back of the car?