These classic cars are affordable and fun many auto lovers who invest in classic cars want to enjoy them every day but dont believe thats possible. The 10 best classic cars to drive daily petrolicious. Dec 11, 2018 drive a really interesting old car in good condition and people will stop, look, and engage you in conversation. The paint is peeling and it looks like a junker, but it has an incredibly powerful corvette engine under the hood. Dec 02, 2019 while the s2000 is known mainly as a great sports car, it makes for a great daily too. The camaro was owned by a mechanic for one of the racing teams, and dale loved the car so much he that ended up putting an offer on it and has had it ever since. Drive a really interesting old car in good condition and people will stop, look, and. For the most part, the routine maintenance on this type of car is relatively simple, and most owners can take care of the problems themselves, and even replace a few vw beetle parts when necessary. This prevents me getting classic car insurance as we have two drivers in our family, one caravan and the mustang. As a collectible it would be a fine vehicle for show and rallies. If its your daily driver, youre looking at pretty standard rates. I have looked at the later 1970s mercedes saloons and like the look of them but would be. What is the best classic convertible car to own as a daily.
Jul 03, 2017 today im going to talk about pros and cons of owning a classic car. First offered in the early 1990s, its now a true classic car. Its romantic really, the thought of piloting a classic on a daily basis. For some, a fresh coat of paint on the outside of the car, a little rattle can paint on the engine, and cheap seat covers constitutes that the car has been restored. Jan 12, 2018 what its really like to own a classic car duration. With that in mind, lets look at a few things you can do to keep. You are also lowering the price of the car because of more mileage being put on the odometer. If you really want a vintage daily driver mustang you very much want to do a few things. And driving your car to work every once in awhile on a nice sunny day, theyre not going to care about that. I never had air conditioning, and ive certainly had to bum rides, borrow other peoples cars, or suck it up.
Throw in the myford touch infotainment system and youve got a. But for whatever reason, its never really been an american thing to do, so the only way most of us can experience the thrill of a rally car is by driving one of the few rallyderived models available in u. The daily driver is dead, long live the new daily driver. Johnson loves driving his classic 1949 chevy stepside on the daily. The imps were mercilessly thrashed, so that may have something to do with their problems. Joe has a chance to own that longterm dailydriver, and he wants. What its really like to own a classic car duration. However, there are a number of classics that look cool and are fairly inexpensive to buy and maintain, meaning you wont feel bad using them as your daily driver.
Apr 15, 2016 once called the most beautiful car ever made by enzo ferrari, the 1960s jaguar etype is a classic sports car mainstay. Reason im asking is a couple companies i might be working for are all based about 40100 would only drive this every 23 days miles from where i want to live and was thinking about classic cars that could put up with this. Not only can you drive this car everyday and not really worry about where you park it, but you could just as easily pull up at the best, fanciest. If i use a classic car for daily drive what i encounter with. And when it needs to be repaired you should expect to have to search for parts. Classic car as a daily driver page 1 classic cars and. May 24, 2017 what i learned after a week of daily driving a subaru rally car in nyc. Sep 18, 2014 owning a classic car that you can daily drive isnt that tough.
For many, the w124 marks the final car built by mercedesbenz with a true dedication to quality and as such. He threw on a sweet looking set of wheels and tires, and its just gorgeous all the way around. Others though, like a classic volvo 240, live to be used and driven. But there is nothing to stop you from driving it daily. Apr 24, 20 i am looking for a classic car that is 4 door saloon type that i can use regularly. Most of the big insurance companies, like allstate, nationwide, etc, arent really set up for classic car policies. Johnsons vintage pickup truck isnt just any old rust bucket. But now, thanks to a change of circumstances, joe has a chance to own that longterm dailydriver, and he wants something classic. This might sound annoying or bothersome, but its really not.
What i learned after a week of daily driving a subaru rally. I have considered buying a classic car in the near future and using it as a daily driver or something like that maybe not daily, but a regular driver. For more than a decade, i had exactly one car, and it was my vintage daily driver. I daily drove a corvette stingray for a week autotrader. Using a classic car like this for your everyday driving can save you both time and money. Reason im asking is a couple companies i might be working for are all based about 40100 would only drive this every 23 days miles from where i want to live and was thinking about classic cars that could put up with this, without me feeling bad about putting gobs of miles on them, and would get semi decent milege. This is how much buying the cheapest new car in the world really costs. With the governments corporate annual fuel economy cafe standards calling for fuel economy in excess of 50 mpg by 2025, electric vehicles are on the rise. Top 20 classic cars to drive daily lelandwest insurance.
The reason driving it so often and long is the same as everybody elses driving any other classic carfeeling and senses, smell, v12, sound, wooden steering well etc. This occurred shortly after the insurance writeoff of my old daily driver, but before i purchased a new car so the stingray was my only means of transportation for an entire week. And i really mean bumpy things you dont even notice on the road in your normal car will suddenly turn into very palpable obstacles in a rally vehicle. But now youre stuck in traffic, eyes glued to the temperature gauge as it climbs past 220 degrees. Why your vintage ride should be your daily driver hagerty media. Even if your dream rally car daily driver is set up for gravel, meaning more travel and softer ride, unless its really radically soft you can expect extremely bumpy ride. Daily driver five classics you can use every day car. The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with the standard sixthgen mustang. No, driving a classic car daily isnt the most maintenance free thing to do and it certainly isnt for everyone, but it can be done if you are willing to.
I used to have a 1975 mgb gt that was my daily driver for 2 years but had to give it up now i have a wife and a 2 year old son. But, where all performance really stands out, is in the backroads. The pitfalls and triumphs of driving a classic car on a daily. However if youre willing to live with their pitfalls, then i will tell you from experience that driving a classic on a daily basis can be one of the most rewarding and special experiences you will ever have in your automotive travels. Apr, 2010 you can drive any car on a daily basis, as long as you realize that by driving the car, you are wearing out the parts that wear out on a car from use. Classic cars just dont do safety like modern cars, contrary to what the old murican steel or nothing crowd says, but as far as mechanical reliability goes, you can make an older car just as reliable, you just have to address issues before they arise, or be proactive and change out the parts that have a. No, driving a classic car daily isnt the most maintenance free thing to do and it certainly isnt for everyone, but it can be done if you are willing to spend a little time tweaking and repairing here and there. If youre driving a vintage car daily, its safe to assume that youre not talking about a numbersmatching 1969 z28 camaro or a 1971 hemi challenger convertible. Its more a question of willingness to sacrifice comfort, but reliable classics do exist.
Jimmie johnsons daily driver may look like a beater, but thats just how it looks at first glance. Today im going to talk about pros and cons of owning a classic car. Theyre absurdly good, and leave you with a massive shiteating grin every time you get out of it, because you just got to do your favorite t. Here are the top 20 classic cars of all time that you can drive daily. I prefer old cars as they are more interesting and hold value better if looked after. Apr 10, 2020 the camaro was owned by a mechanic for one of the racing teams, and dale loved the car so much he that ended up putting an offer on it and has had it ever since. My soontobe daily driver vintage car is a 1967 plymouth barracuda, with a big block 383 shoe horned into the engine bay with manual brakes disc front, drum rear, manual steering, 3speed automatic and 3. For years its been the goto for enthusiasts looking for a fun car that can do it all on the cheap. What i learned after a week of daily driving a subaru. Of course daily driving a classic car is definitely possible, but an affirmative answer of yes, you can daily drive one certainly comes with some caveats. Drive a really interesting old car in good condition and people will stop, look, and engage you in conversation. Owning a classic car that you can daily drive isnt that tough. The car would not have to be super economical but it does have to be practical. Yes, insurers tend to look for rare vehicles that will be used as a collector car rather than a daily driver.
Is a classic porsche 911 6489 a good daily driving car. What to expect when you dailydrive a vintage car jalopnik. This would be the last year that the super beetle would have a flat windshield, making it in many ways the end of an era for all beetles. Classic cars you can use every day in 2020 honest john. No modern car will turn heads like the clipper, and parking it will be your only challenge as spaces get smaller. What are potential issues that might arise from driving a. Can anyone recommend a good solid classic car for everyday. They all mostly suck as daily drivers as they are all moody. Jan, 2020 but these five represent some surefire classic daily driver options. I see and hear a lot of discussion about taking classic vehicles on extended trips, and it bothers me that conventional wisdom claims one needs to have a newer vehicle to make long distance road trips safely. If you get in a headon accident with a modern car, youll probably get crushed.
While the s2000 is known mainly as a great sports car, it makes for a great daily too. Mar 20, 2019 i recently had the privilege of driving a chevrolet c7 corvette stingray for an entire week. Or better, install a retrofit fuel injection system with new fuel lines and electric pump. The saab 900 is slow to rust, has a turbo that really pushes it down the. The major benefits of owning a classic besides the vibes are that insurance is dirt cheap, and its the only way you can own a really nice cool car that isnt slowly strangling you with depreciation.
In classic german fashion, the car doesnt speak too much it just listens. There are a number of important considerations, none of which necessarily suggest that this is bad idea. For those that are still unsure about purchasing an electric car, a. This is my car, a 1975 cadillac coupe deville that was purchased by my grandfather brand new in 1975 and has stayed in the. Love that it can lets be honest, the thrills that come with owning a shelby mustang as a daily driver have typically been restricted to deserted straightaways in the past, given the cars limited cornering capabilities.
Compared to my 2006 charger, my 1972 truck seems pretty old. Not exactly my daily driverbut almost as i drive my 365 gtb4 daytona around 0 kms per year. This means i am not interested in getting a camaro, beetle or something like that. On the flip side, i have yet to find a new car that can stimulate me in the.
Usable classic vw super beetle that you could drive every day. If, and when, a true classic car is ever acquired, they are usually well worth the problems, if any. One bought a 48 chevy custom to use when the weather is nice it has no hood, and another has just started talking about swearing off modern cars in favor of stuff from the 40s and 50s. Sep 11, 20 first, you should read and reread the actual definition of what a classic car really is. Ive had probably 30 classic convertible cars had an austin healey fetish for years. Oct 15, 2019 the 20 best classic cars for daily driving. The pick of the day is a 1972 volkswagen super beetle that looks to be an excellent example of the breed. Jan 26, 2009 i would not buy this car as a daily driver. With that in mind, lets look at a few things you can do to keep your classic between the lines and not on the side of the road. The pitfalls and triumphs of driving a classic car on a.
Now, if you know me, you know i love a good wrxmy current daily driver is a 2016, and i previously owned a 2002 as well as a 2000 2. But these five represent some surefire classic daily driver options. That honda reliability and great visibility mean an easy carefree drive to work, plus the fun of driving one. Install aftermarket carburetor and fuel pump on the car with brand new fuel lines tank to carb. Aug 24, 2016 however, there are a number of classics that look cool and are fairly inexpensive to buy and maintain, meaning you wont feel bad using them as your daily driver. According to the nascar driver, the 67 was much easier to use as a daily driver car. They will pelt you with questions and elbow each other in the ribs. If i use a classic car for daily drive what i encounter.
Just wondering how many of you guys drive pre 75 cars as daily drivers. I wouldnt call this era of vette particularly exciting or interesting. For example, classic plates these plates can be displayed on any vehicle manufactured from 1925 to 1948 thats deemed a classic car by the registrar of motor vehicles. Once the car is sorted which can take a long time it will be fine. Turn it into a daily driver and you lose both of these things. In this article, i will go over a few things to consider when making this decision routine and unexpected maintenance, theft prevention, depreciation, and much more, including my. Restore has become a very loose term in the automotive restoration industry. This one only has 12,000 miles on it, and you can own it. The current issue of roadkill magazine is all about using classic cars as daily drivers.
Insurance for classic cars used as daily drivers lease. But some friends of mine have decided to go with even older cars as daily drivers. Buy one of these and it could well be the last car you ever need, especially in. And, lets get this out of the way, contrary to some popular opinion theyre typically not german. I believe that another restriction on classic car insurance is that you have to have one vehicle for every registered driver in the household, excluding your classic. Jun 25, 2018 greg gave about the same answer i was gonna give.
If you only choose one car from this list to drive, this is the one. Of course, were not suggesting that all classic cars are suitable for the cut and thrust of modern traffic, but we think that this selection would cut the mustard dayin, dayout. The responses we received and tabulated were anecdotal and personal. Lets start with the assumption that the car is in very good condition, which means it has been thoroughly gone over by a mechanic who specia. What to know about insuring an obscure imported car news. The impala ss makes for a great sleeperits sort of like a discount chevy ss sedan. The w124 e class benz is such a formidable force in terms of reliability that people often forget theyre bona fide retro cars. May 15, 2019 try to think of any other classic car that can so easily be used for everyday use. From about 1984 until 2004, i had a 911 as a daily driver. Heck, maybe you have a friend at work that wants to see your car, or something. The pitfalls and triumphs of driving a classic car on a daily basis. Why you must be nuts to own a classic car hemmings daily.