28-12-2023, 07:17 PM
Thanks for your replies. I have a special, built about 20 years ago, and is starting to show a little patina. But on these unsealed roads the chance of stone chips will be increased many times. I suppose that the fact that my car has survived for almost 90 years already should put my mind to rest.
I live in the north where it never gets anywhere near cold enough for snow, so no salt on the roads. But every time after taking the car out, it is covered with a layer of dust from the unsealed roads. I'm aware that these cars were made at a time when most roads were unsealed, especially in the colonies, so I suppose it is okay. Sealed roads have made us modern folk somewhat soft.
Perhaps if they had vintage trials in NZ, my concerns would be put to rest more easily!
I live in the north where it never gets anywhere near cold enough for snow, so no salt on the roads. But every time after taking the car out, it is covered with a layer of dust from the unsealed roads. I'm aware that these cars were made at a time when most roads were unsealed, especially in the colonies, so I suppose it is okay. Sealed roads have made us modern folk somewhat soft.
Perhaps if they had vintage trials in NZ, my concerns would be put to rest more easily!
Cheers, Geoffrey