14-06-2020, 08:15 PM
Hi Colin,
I built a special, which I still own and love, about 10 years ago. It's based on a 1927 Chummy. I have owned a number of 50s and 60s classics over the years, but this was my first experience of a vintage car. When I first drove it, it terrified me. But I stuck with it, just making local journeys at first, on fairly quiet roads. Building up to a point where I began to genuinely enjoy the driving experience, and am confident driving it anywhere. Although, personally I would avoid motorways! The crash box takes some getting used to, as do the period brakes, but there is a genuine feeling of achievement to be had by learning to drive one reasonably competently. So if like me, you initially find it difficult, or intimidating in modern traffic, stick with it. It will get better. Now, I can honestly say my Seven has given more smiles to the mile than any other car or 'bike I've owned. I doubt I will ever sell it.
Cheers, Robin
I built a special, which I still own and love, about 10 years ago. It's based on a 1927 Chummy. I have owned a number of 50s and 60s classics over the years, but this was my first experience of a vintage car. When I first drove it, it terrified me. But I stuck with it, just making local journeys at first, on fairly quiet roads. Building up to a point where I began to genuinely enjoy the driving experience, and am confident driving it anywhere. Although, personally I would avoid motorways! The crash box takes some getting used to, as do the period brakes, but there is a genuine feeling of achievement to be had by learning to drive one reasonably competently. So if like me, you initially find it difficult, or intimidating in modern traffic, stick with it. It will get better. Now, I can honestly say my Seven has given more smiles to the mile than any other car or 'bike I've owned. I doubt I will ever sell it.
Cheers, Robin