Who commuted in their classic today?

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Made the trip to work in my dad's Daimler 250 V8 this morning. Aside from misting up windows, easy peasy. Always drive it with a big smile on my face, but there's something about using something special for a humdrum task that makes me smile more - and judging by the smiles and approving nods from other commuters in the traffic, it makes other people smile too!

Anyone else?

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twibs said:

Me... 1985 escort rs turbo...took advantage of the cold damp air this morning

My first experience of 100mph was in a new (at the time!) RS Turbo on the M3 with my dad driving. His mother (my nan) was in the front seat, noticed the speed he was doing and gave him a proper telling off..

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akirk said:

my range rover classic is a daily driver - though it has been pinched by a friend who needed the towbar!
having said that my newest car is an e39, so depends how old / new you want to go...

That's a whole new thread.. "how old does it have to be to be a classic?"

Let's say over 20 years old for the purposes of this thread!

Edited by Strugs on Friday 22 September 14:43

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Some great contributions on here so far, and loving the pics!

To cover those lucky enough to have to no need to commute any more, how about we extend the scope of the thread to "who used their classic for an 'everyday task' today?" so.. trip to the supermarket, runs to the tip etc..?

Still think we should stick with 20+ years though..

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occrj said:

Today's school run



RJ

Think yours will take some beating in terms of age! Your 1925 Dodge if my internet detective work is accurate?

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occrj said:

Strugs said:

Think yours will take some beating in terms of age! Your 1925 Dodge if my internet detective work is accurate?

Late '24 I think, but close enough

RJ

Looks lovely! How come it's RHD? Ex-South African/Australian?

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Breadvan72 said:

Today my early 80s exec car was a van -

Seems to in company of several interesting things.. I can ID the Eclat and there's some 'bikes in the background but what's the coupe to the left of this shot?

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stevebrookman said:

Use the Senator daily and the Royale at weekends.

Steve

Massive soft spot for these, particularly the Senator.. bravo!

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Breadvan72 said:

Yertis said:

... "journeys in connection with my business, but not soliciting for business"...

Good idea, else you never know what might happen!

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Breadvan72 said:

About to set off in this

Cheeky little Granny in the background.. you seem to have lots of cheeky things in the background of your pics you lucky so-and-so..

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Stay on topic please folks!

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Alfa Al said:

Yes, today and everyday! My 1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta saloon fitted with a 3.0 V6 and all the running gear from a 75. Just taken myself, wife 5 year old and baby on a long weekend to Devon and back without missing a beat. The newest car in our household also happens to be an E39, which is my wife's daily runner. It took months to find a manual Sport Touring version.

Quality! Any pics of the Alfa?

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AW111 said:

I'm driving my "new" vehicle this week, to confirm that the head repair is ok before some rally car towing.
It's 25 years old - what other boxes does it have to tick to count as a "classic"?

For this thread, you're in!

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Not commuting, but 'keeping it real'.. went through a Burger King drive-thru in the Daimler at the weekend.. and she started overheating in the queue! That'll teach me for being unhealthy..

A picture (not at the drive-thru).. just because I started this thread and, accordingly, feel justified!

Edited by Strugs on Monday 20th November 22:12

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Was behind a Mk1 MR2 on a D plate in the traffic queue towards the A3 at Compton today - looked very tidy. Bravo, sir!

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AW111 said:

Ours got a bit dirty today - does this count as commuting?

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How many (in the UK anyway) are now tucked up avoiding the bad weather (and salty roads!)?

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Faust66 said:

Snow earlier this week, cold rain tonight... who cares when you're snug on your Amazon?

Lovely pic, that..

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Pleased this thread is proving useful as a reminder to check the small print on insurance documents!

Keeping the wider scope of 'classics doing everyday things' popped into Sainsbury's in the Daimler this afternoon and parked (accidentally-on-purpose) near a lovely Ferrari 458. Came back to the car with the shopping and as I approached it, I saw a chap looking at both cars and overheard him say to his companion, whilst pointing at the Daimler, "yeah, but I'd rather have that one.." Made me smile..

That said, if any 458 owners want a swap..

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I would imagine most of us a fair few weeks away from pulling the dust covers off and opening the garage doors, so much respect to the Mk2 Jag owner out and about in Guildford this morning.. In this weather!!