Balancing driving enjoyment and car preservation.

It isn't lost on me that most of the folks that drive theirs a LOT are in the south. There is no way I'll be driving mine in winter. In addition to road salt, I've had snow drifts rip off parts of my vehicles more than once.

I am definitely going to drive my mav quite a bit this summer. I agree with 71gold that cars are meant to be driven. (but I can understand those that don't...like I mentioned before, my dad is the same way and he gets tons of enjoyment out of his projects)

 

Dave, at least with your Maverick we don't have to push it like we do with Barry's Mustang

 

I understand your point but it is still really, really different with these old cars.

We put a ton of money into them and hundreds of hours of work. They are projects that get pretty personal.

With a new $30k car you simply pick it up and drive it. It's not the same.

 

If i lived somewhere where snow and salted roads didn't exist,believe me i'd drive mine year round.But...I have too much time,money in mine,to let the salt have it's way with it.My daily driver is just that,a daily driver.

 

I have read all the post here up to mine. I respect all the philosphies on the use\nonuse at certain season of the year.

Personally, I bought my car to drive; being a senior citizen I may not have the luxury of non-use over the long run. After being out of the hobby for decades and getting back 6 mos. ago I was fortunate to acquire a car that has been drivable since day-one. The car came out of Georgia and very little rust I've seen so-far. I drove the car until Dec.2nd and the only reason I stopped then cuz no heater core hook-up. I have a new core but to cold now to bother with. I won't be driving it when it snows or leave home in rainy wx - all other times - LOOK OUT - HERE I COME.
I respect the folks with lots of money and time in their cars philosphy about when, how and where they use their vechicles. Everyone has a different perspective - that's what distinguishes us as individuals. JMO:bananaman