OK, let's be honest, one of the biggest reasons we drive these classic cars is the
"Cool Factor." Granted, it is by no means the only or most important reason for our
decision, but it is "cool" to drive a classic car. There are as many different and
varied vintage cars as there are reasons they are purchased and driven. This
article is only focusing on the "Cool Factor."We'll omit the element of nostalgia. Whether the car you drive is the one you could not afford when you were sixteen, had one and let it get away when you "grew up" or to recapture some youthful exuberance, carries no weight with this analysis. In addition, the fact that with a nine-sixteenth inch wrench, an assortment of screw drivers and a timing light, I can caress my engine to a smooth purr, will also not be discussed. This is all about "Cool." When was the last time you saw a soft-drink commercial that featured a Nissan Maxima? Never, right. Did Thelma and Louise drive off the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in a Taurus? No. Every time a "cool" character in a film, TV show or commercial drives up, you can bet it's behind the wheel of a classic car. Why is this? After an exhaustive study, we here at My Daily Driver came to the conclusion that classic cars are "cool".  continued... |
Each month My Daily Driver publishes articles regarding these old cars we drive.
| "There are as many different and varied vintage cars as there are reasons they are purchased and driven." |
