Are We Preserving Classic Cars Too Much? Have Classics Become Garage Queens?
There was a time when a classic car with 100,000 miles on the clock was a badge of honour. Every mile represented another adventure, another road trip, another family holiday or another Sunday afternoon spent exploring Britain's country lanes. Today, however, the conversation often sounds very different. Walk around almost any classic car show and you'll hear owners proudly explaining just how little their cherished vehicle has been driven. "It's only covered 30 miles since the restoration." "It hasn't seen rain in 15 years." "It only comes out for concours events." While these comments are usually intended as compliments, they
