my idea of a classic is probably very narrow by most standards.
classic:
made before 1979
driving one is dangerous (compared to a modern car)
your neighbors must think you’re crazy to have it
you faintly smell like gasoline after driving it
a fire extinguisher is mandatory
no aftermarket stereo unless it’s a Lear Jet 8 track
you must have the full time machine experience when driving it, so no modern modifications, like:
no 5 or 6 speeds transmissions
no fuel injection, unless it was original equipment
no 17" wheels
Well zray. I won’t have you hijack the original posters thread any longer other than to tell you that my daily that I referred to earlier satisfies every criteria you list except for the year. I missed it by three years. However, the engine, trans and rear axle are older than 79. Oh and I don’t rock an 8-track. But it does have a working cassette player roll-up windows, AC delete, a carb and staggered 14 and 15 inch wheels.
Tonight I will be hanging out with a guy who has a 63 compact Fairlane as a daily driver. It has a hi-tourque mini starter.
Next Tuesday I will be having lunch with a friend who has an 1972 XY Falcon wagon as his daily driver. It has a hi-torque mini-starter (because that’s what they had from the factory)
these are the kind of anecdotal stories that might change my mind if I hear enough of them to outweigh what I’ve personally observed, even if they are reported by an Australian. (just kidding). Isn’t Australia the paradise where the air temperature is always 21 degrees C. ? and cars never overheat ?
