I am curious about how many of the members of this board, and any friends you have off-site, use a pro-car for a daily driver. I know that there are quite a few restorers and collectors here. For me, pro-car ownership will have to be a combination of hobby and daily driver. Now, that's not to say that at some point I may not join the ranks of the collectors. However, at this point, that is just not financially feasible.
I realize that the cars that I am window-shopping right now are powered by small-block Ford or GM engines, so they aren't going to get SmartCar gas mileage. However, my wife's daily is a 1993 Roadmaster, so I expect similar mileage with some loss due to wind resistance and extra weight. I am curious what sort of other things I should expect if using a hearse as a daily driver. I'm prepared for ridiculous questions and difficult parking, I'm thinking more on the practical end of things. Have you had uniquely bad experiences using a pro-car as your daily that you wouldn't likely have had in a Ford Escort?
I realize that the cars that I am window-shopping right now are powered by small-block Ford or GM engines, so they aren't going to get SmartCar gas mileage. However, my wife's daily is a 1993 Roadmaster, so I expect similar mileage with some loss due to wind resistance and extra weight. I am curious what sort of other things I should expect if using a hearse as a daily driver. I'm prepared for ridiculous questions and difficult parking, I'm thinking more on the practical end of things. Have you had uniquely bad experiences using a pro-car as your daily that you wouldn't likely have had in a Ford Escort?