| Poll |
Published |
Results |
|---|
| Which is more fun, a self-guided road trip or a guided tour with fun stops along the way? |
March 17 |
Self-guided road trips are great! I know when and where to stop. (100%) |
| Are Toyota's recall woes being blown out of proportion? |
March 5 |
Yes. Toyota is the latest victim of a litigation-minded, safety-at-all-costs society. (58%) |
| If you're broken down on the side of the road, what do you reach for first? |
Feb. 26 |
My tool kit (95%) |
| How soon do you start bringing your classic out of winter storage? |
Feb. 15 |
Before April 30 (45%) |
| How long did it take to find your last classic car? |
Jan. 21 |
More than 6 months (41%) |
| How far would you travel to investigate a lead on your next project car? |
Jan. 13 |
Any distance for the right car (57%) |
| Which of these for your Christmas stocking? |
Dec. 11 |
Parts / materials for an existing project (82%) |
| You're stuck on a desert island with no roads and an unlimited supply of gasoline. Your repair kit consists of a rock, bailing wire, and string. What would you want to drive to fetch coconuts? |
Dec. 2 |
Willys-Overland Jeep (44%) |
| You're given $1,000,000 to fill out your dream garage. Do you: |
Oct. 19 |
Buy a variety of makes and enjoy the differences (100%) |
| Which would you rather own—a classic that's completely original, or one that's been updated for driveability? |
Oct. 12 |
Updated (76%) |
| Your first thought on seeing a ratty but driving classic: |
Oct. 5 |
"Sweet" (97%) |
| Did you take your classic out for at least one picnic this summer? |
Sept. 28 |
No (63%) |
| Do you own a tweed driving cap or stringback gloves? |
Sept. 21 |
No (67%) |
| Does your favorite hat have the make of your car on it? |
Sept. 14 |
No (76%) |
| Your door handle breaks. Do you prefer a new part or second-hand original? |
Sept. 7 |
Original (61%) |
| Does your inexpensive classic enjoy the garage while the expensive family car sits outside? |
Aug. 31 |
Yes (89%) |
| Is your garage floor painted or otherwise finished? |
Aug. 19 |
No (64%) |
| Has a high-dollar exotic ever pulled in behind your classic to convoy? |
July 27 |
No (58%) |
| If your paint was perfect, would you drive your classic as often? |
July 20 |
Yes (82%) |
| Do you like fixing rust? |
July 13 |
No (88%) |
| Do you like unrestored classics? |
July 6 |
Yes (95%) |
| Do you use an aftermarket steering wheel? |
June 29 |
Yes (78%) |
| Do you use collector car insurance? |
June 22 |
Yes (60%) |
| Do you keep detailed maintenance records? |
May 25 |
No (58%) |
| Do you allow other enthusiasts to drive your classic car? |
May 18 |
Yes (77%) |
| Do you have a project car that has not run in 10 years or more? |
May 11 |
No (56%) |
| Do you own a non-running parts car? |
May 4 |
No (58%) |
| Are you coming to The Mitty? |
April 27 |
No (86%) |
| Do you own more than one running classic? |
April 20 |
Yes (67%) |
| Do you think owning a classic sportscar has improved your quality of life? |
April 13 |
Yes (91%) |
| Does your family share in your car passion? |
April 6 |
No (100%) |
| Will you overlook classic-car rivalries to help another car on the side of the road? |
March 30 |
Yes (94%) |
| Have you ever fixed someone else’s old car on the side of the road? |
March 23 |
Yes (79%) |
| Have you ever piled more than two people into a two-seater? |
March 16 |
Yes (90%) |
| Can you expertly discuss every aspect of your classic sportscar? |
March 9 |
No (50%) |
| Do you have a die-cast model of your car? |
March 2 |
No (61%) |
| Have you ever been a member of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)? |
Feb. 23 |
Yes (59%) |
| Do you have a scars from your car? |
Feb. 16 |
Yes (100%) |
| Do you display a picture of your classic at your work? |
Feb. 9 |
Yes (86%) |
| Would you enter your classic into a predominantly hot rod car show? |
Feb. 2 |
Yes (89%) |
| Do you roll on the original wheels? |
Jan. 25 |
No (63%) |
| Is your classic still the original color? |
Jan. 19 |
Yes (52%) |
| Would you drive your classic on a 1000-mile trip? |
Jan. 5 |
Yes (100%) |
| Do you think your sportscar is sexy? |
Dec. 29 |
Yes (56%) |
| Do you think there is too much "bending the rules" in vintage racing? |
Dec. 22 |
No (57%) |
| It's more than 90 degrees. Do you put the top down? |
Dec. 15 |
Yes (71%) |
| Do you wear driving gloves? |
Dec. 8 |
No (81%) |
| Would you sell your classic for $2000 more than its value? |
Dec. 1 |
No (64%) |
| Do you wave to other classic car drivers? |
Nov. 24 |
Yes (100%) |
| Do you think a classic sports car should be turbocharged? |
Nov. 17 |
No (64%) |
| Do you refuse to drive on gravel roads? |
Nov. 10 |
No (79%) |
| Do you ever dress to match the era or style of your classic car? |
Nov. 3 |
No (61%) |
| Is owning and driving a collector sports car really a sport? |
Oct. 27 |
No (96%) |
| Do you expect to profit financially through car collecting? |
Oct. 20 |
No (72%) |
| Do you believe that your classic should only have original size tires and wheels? |
Oct. 13 |
No (82%) |
| I do all my own maintenance. |
Oct. 6 |
Yes (77%) |
| Only wimps park their classics through the winter. |
Sept. 29 |
No, that's false (72%) |
| I'd drive an Italian car if I had the patience. |
Sept. 22 |
Yes (83%) |
| Allowing newer cars into vintage and historic racing will eventually ruin the sport. |
Sept. 15 |
Yes (53%) |
| Webers are better than SU carbs. |
Sept. 8 |
No (58%) |
| No true classics have been built since 1976. |
Sept. 1 |
No (89%) |
| I feel compelled to wear a silly hat when driving my Little British Car. |
Aug. 25 |
No (100%) |
| Japanese cars will never be considered true classics. |
Aug. 18 |
No (73%) |
| Painting an MGB anything other than British Racing Green is a crime against nature. |
Aug. 11 |
No (83%) |
| The tires on my classic are more than six years old. |
Aug. 4 |
No (50%) |
| Convertibles are better than hardtops. |
July 31 |
Yes (56%) |