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Bill Bayard · 02-15-03, 11:00 AM

Joel,

If you don't mind way below average gas mileage, people crowding around your car every time that you park it, cars surrounding you on the highway to get a closer look, unwanted attention from the police every time that they see you,every
musclehead on the road wanting to race,and high "daily driver" insurance,then sure,you could drive a GT40 daily.
The love and work that people put into
these cars turns a simple parking lot door ding into a pretty major emotional crisis,
at least it does in my case.
You can drive a GT40 in the rain, however,
because of the light weight and high horsepower, it can be a bit dicey. My first
rain experience resulted in a 540 degree spin, which was exciting to say the least!
No contact was made with any solid objects,
Thank God! The one witness, who was checking his mailbox at the time, ran for his life, as he had no idea of where I was going to end up. For that matter, neither did I! Good rain tires would help that problem immensely.
As a result of my experiences, I avoid parking lots, rain, and solid objects religiously, but not necessarily in that order!
One thing that is a certainty... you would arrive at work every day with a smile on your face!
Best of luck in your quest!

Bill

[ February 15, 2003: Message edited by: Bill Bayard ]

02-15-03, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Bayard Fatal Attraction Bronze Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA GT40: Ex-DRB #35 Posts: 1,501 Rep Power: 23	Re: Are any replicas feasible as daily drivers? Joel, If you don't mind way below average gas mileage, people crowding around your car every time that you park it, cars surrounding you on the highway to get a closer look, unwanted attention from the police every time that they see you,every musclehead on the road wanting to race,and high "daily driver" insurance,then sure,you could drive a GT40 daily. The love and work that people put into these cars turns a simple parking lot door ding into a pretty major emotional crisis, at least it does in my case. You can drive a GT40 in the rain, however, because of the light weight and high horsepower, it can be a bit dicey. My first rain experience resulted in a 540 degree spin, which was exciting to say the least! No contact was made with any solid objects, Thank God! The one witness, who was checking his mailbox at the time, ran for his life, as he had no idea of where I was going to end up. For that matter, neither did I! Good rain tires would help that problem immensely. As a result of my experiences, I avoid parking lots, rain, and solid objects religiously, but not necessarily in that order! One thing that is a certainty... you would arrive at work every day with a smile on your face! Best of luck in your quest! Bill [ February 15, 2003: Message edited by: Bill Bayard ]