Classic Cars

November 9th, 2009

Whenever you get behind the wheel of a classic car that you have spent months, possibly even years restoring to its original beauty and grandeur, it can be easy to get lost in the moment.  You are thrilled with your restored, classic car is purring like a kitten and you are ecstatic that it is driving like it is brand new.  However, you also need to stay alert and realize that you are on the road with drivers that have a significant advantage over you in terms of the safety features that their cars have and your car doesn’t.

When you drive a classic car you are taking major responsibility for not only your safety, but also the safety of anyone who is riding with you.  While your car may look fantastic, we encourage you not to kid yourself over who would win in an accident, a 1960 Ford Mustang or a 2009 Ford Excursion SUV.

Remember, in classic cars, the brake system is going to be much weaker than that found in a modern car, additionally, most older cars are not going to have seat belts or wheel padding, let alone air bags to keep you safe.

Therefore, your safety is dependent upon you.  You must make sure that you are driving in good weather conditions when driving your classic car.  Additionally, avoid highways and busy roads where other drivers could become distracted by how great the exterior of your car looks and inevitably make you a target.