Why you should daily a Classic Car! A MOTOMAN RANT

MotoMan explains why it is not absolutely crazy to drive a classic car on a daily basis. In this MOTOMAN RANT, he covers the circumstances where it makes sense, some pitfalls to look out for as well as presents three varied examples.


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[thereissomecoolstuff]

Motoman thought this was our secret. I try to daily drive my '73 VW Thing weather permitting as much as I can. Only leaves me stranded when I want it to. Keep the content coming...

[mavsguy]

If you frequently drive a classic car, you’ll enjoy it a lot more than just letting it sit. Another benefit is you’ll likely notice what needs maintenance more quickly.

[MarksWheels]

I never realised how many others use their classic cars as daily runners until i did the same. The thing that makes it so appealing to me is the character that they are full of. I am yet to find a modern car that feels like it has any character which is a shame.

[honprelude]

I’ve been driving the Lancia Fulvia Zagato downtown Chicago to work couple times a week and also many errands around my house over the last couple months. You only live once and I have fun driving it and people get to see something completely out of the ordinary.

[EchoSigma]

The main problem with older cars is safety, they’re just not that crash worthy but the coolness factor is there. That VW Squareback brings me back to my childhood days, those things back then were cheap used.

[torquedaily]

Great Video M, have a good friend that daily drive an R107 SL here in the UK which he bought for similar money to my Golf. While it left him stranded on the side of the A1 many times he got out of the car for considerably more than he originally paid for it including maintenance and had so much more fun in the process!

[slscamg]

I daily drive a 2013 335i. For the average BMW owner that leases cars you’d think I daily drove a classic 😂

[macstone]

I daily a 2003 and a 1998. No loss in value anymore. Does that count? :-D By the way, the aircooled VW engines are pretty uncomfortable in the cold season. Your feet get barbecued while the windshield is still foggy etc. Washer fluid is pumped by the spare tire pressure - or, not... But everyone loves you in an old car.

[paulpellico]

just got a 2006 solstice gxp and repainted, striped and tuned.
best fun car i ever drove (without a trunk).
motoman, i wish you would put forth a list of perhaps the better 20, 25 of the somewhat performance, well-known for service and parts and reliability.
it would help me narrow down my nest car.
looking at wagons

[marcnobel]

Great piece of Video! Really appreciated. - I was just irritated by the EU Numberplate with the Netherland EU Signature on it. I understand that someone who did that to put the year and the model of the car, but the Dutch EU Numberplates are actually yellow with black letters. Some useless knowledge - I know

[primozkrajcar]

You are on to something here. I've owned a couple of classic cars and still do and all you have said is soo true. My 71 C3 is wonderful in a way that the parts are available, it has nice performance, looks and is reliable. Now I do own a late model Saab that I daily but it is getting to a border of modern classic, at least I think so.

[IceDree]

Preach it, brother.

I love bonafide classics, I used to dream about owning & dailying a 70 Challenger growing up, but that dream is no longer viable and I moved on.

Enter modern classics, cars I grew up with and fantasized about, they hit the sweet spot for me. As you mentioned, reliable, comfortable, fun to drive and parts availability is there.

As much as I love the E65, for me, I believe the E38 (without Nav.) would be the perfect modern classic daily driver. Elegant timeless design, comfortable, will start everyday and fun to drive. Followed by the W140, late E34 & the V8 W124. That said, the ultimate modern classic is the Maranello 😍.


Modern cars lost me with the obsession with the excessively large grilles, ridiculous screens & all the other "trendy" bits, alongside the overzealous government regulations.

Power is going up, handling is getting better, numbers are better than ever, but I feel like they lost a bit of their soul with all the other stuff thrown into the equation.

I had high hopes when the current TT & R8 came out, I hoped they'll pickup from where the 458 left off and buck the trend of gazillion screens ... Sadly, they were just an anomaly. Even Ferrari is now embracing that nonsense.

Did you see the leaked interior of the upcoming S-class? The screens are ridiculous, it looks like something from Pimp My Ride.

Pardon my rant, I got carried away lol.

Love this series, M. And as always, excellent work.


Edit: on a side note, where does the E30 stand? Bonafide or modern? Now that's a canvas with lots of potential, the sky is the limit with the E30.

[zoner__]

Have considered this many times but the crash protection afforded me should some texting or just plain stupid driver hit me gives me pause. Twice this week I had to take hard evasive action in my 911. I gave up my 1972 GT6 for just that reason. That SL is one classy car.

[cadsux]

There are too many classics from around the world to choose from. It sure stinks not to be Jay Leno! A C2 or C3 Corvette for me. The ultimate would be a Corvette Mako Shark or Manta Ray, but ultra rare parts! Heck, any Vector supercar. Having owned 5 sports coupes prior, a 2012 Mustang GT weekend driver keeps me going for now.

[goofydog]

Putting my grandmother and mother into a car would be precarious, to say the least. But, putting my wife and girlfriend in my car? That's out of the question and akin to me committing suicide...

[IceDree]

I would totally daily an Alfa Giulia. A 1750 GTV or a 70+ Junior with Alfaholics goodness bits sprinkled here & there would be the sweet spot for me.

I can't believe I completely forgot about Alfa in my original post. I must repent for my sin lol.

[zzygyy]

Daily driver 1980 280zx. Weekend drive 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible. One day I will buy a new car.

[robertmontgomery]

Is your floor polished concrete? Looks good

[stitchjones]

Ford Escort mk1 or 2. Parts are pretty available, much like a Mustang but without the fuel bill.

[notyouraveragemechanic]

He’s wearing converse standing around classic cars and an airplane this is truly a man of culture