It is hard to be invisible with these cars.

[Kern Dog]

I love seeing our cars out in the public being driven like regular cars.

[Dino]

I put close to 200 miles on mine in the last 2 days. Good times. Now all I need is a 6 speed.

[lloyd3]

The legal term for it is "an attractive nuisance". Nothing ever looked like them, even in the 60s, and now they really stand out. We're getting clobbered by yet another big snowstorm here today so mine's probably done for the year now. No matter, when the warm spring zephyrs start to blow here again next Spring we'll be ready, new shoes and all.

[will]

I was getting my car inspected this morning and two guys had to stop by and check it out while I was waiting.

[Kern Dog]

I like it when a late model car stops next to me at a light and  nods in approval or has a smile.
These cars are like artifacts to some, given how rare they are to see actually being used for transportation instead of just recreation.

[Back N Black]

Every time I'm at the gas station or coming out of the grocery store someone is waiting to talk to me about the car. The weird part is driving on the highway and vehicles pull up next to me taking pics or videos. Or follow me for miles.

[lloyd3]

FWIW: This recent election is something that will likely allow for the continued ownership and use of these cars. Oil companies will not longer be the enemy & neither will the other masculine pursuits. I don't know about MAGA but I am hoping that america will become "America" again.

[Kern Dog]

Absolutely. The crazies will keep on trying to outlaw us so at least we got a reprieve from them.

[TTSaleen]

Agreed!
I was in Rio Vista, CA this past week on a business trip (we have a plant there).
While out for lunch at The Pointe restaurant I spotted this awesome 1968 Dodge Charger.
I planned to take a few pics after lunch.

When we got to it, the owner was there with the hood popped.
He was replacing the alternator, but was more than happy to tell me about the car.

He bought it 8 years ago in Illinois and did work to it including new floor pans, digital dash/modern upgrade.
It has a 383 big block with a 4 speed transmission.
Really nice car and he told me it's his only car and daily driver! Too cool!

[lloyd3]

Wow! Air, console, & stick. A 383 actually makes for a far-more reasonable ride these days.  They do look good in black...

[70 sublime]

Yes these cars have to be one of the least invisible cars out there

So I think I have picked one of the least invisible colours they came in for my 70 build

When I was driving my ratty 69 Charger I think there was more times someone snapped a picture when I was out then not

[lloyd3]

I've owned and driven two 1970 sublime/limelight cars (Roadrunner & Superbee) and they do stand out, no question. It worked for me as a 20-something (and I do remember them fondly) but I'm not in that place anymore. 

[marshallfry01]

That is one thing I'm somewhat worried about when my 69 is completed. I'm not much of a people person and I don't like attention. Don't get me wrong, I like talking cars with people but I don't want to deal with the white trash that want to be overly annoying when they look at it. I'm sure that aspect will be even worse when I get my other charger done since it will be a General Lee.

[Pinballjim]

I have a limelight wing car.  It commands a LOT of attention.  I've never been to a gas station with it.  I know it'll take WAY too long.  Besides, it runs better on a different fuel source (if you get my drift).  I get the fuel, bring it home and gas up there. It's just easier.   

[Kern Dog]

You don't drive the car anywhere far enough away to need to fill up? That is sad.

[b5blue]

  I've used my 70 for 29 years. Half of those as a hammered POS ex-drag race car. I patched it up and painted it to halt rust and noticed much intentional disrespect in the way of dings and scratches all over. Someone decided my bumper was to nice and backed into it. I got the interior fixed up pretty good and see no point in re-painting the body B5Blue like I had planned. I get the whole not use thing, the world is a cruel parking lot.
  Folks have followed me home, tried to get me to pull over on the interstate, left countless notes and even banged on my kitchen door to tell me I have a Charger in my carport. (While cooking pork chops!) My kids love the car and want to keep it so I keep on patching/repairing and driving. (It's a 20 footer for sure.)

[lloyd3]

That "white trash" thing is a conundrum for me.

God knows my early life was pretty defined by all that (I wasn't Joe Dirt, but...). I suppose some folks can be a bit "draining" occasionally, but over-all most of the people that approach me when I'm gassing up are pretty respectful.  I mean, we were all youngsters once, right? With dreams and hopes for better things (better jobs, prettier girlfriends, nicer cars, etc.). Lots of folks were decent to me then, even when I was a more than just a bit "uncouth". I'd like to think that I can pay-that-forward a little these days.

I believe the Christian foks call that "Grace"? God also knows that I still need all of that I can get.

[John_Kunkel]

You don't drive the car anywhere far enough away to need to fill up? That is sad.

Perhaps the "alternate fuel" isn't readily available far away. Been in that situation myself, high compression motors need race gas or avgas and you can't just pull up to a pump most places.

[Kern Dog]

If so, that plays to my point. Having a cool car that is on such a short leash does not sound like that much fun.

[Pinballjim]

I run the car with a mix of AvGas and 93 Super.  Hence no visits to the gas station.  I run several of my cars that way.   A 62 SS 409 Impala conv. A 69 AMX GoPak car, A 56 Chevy truck with a warmed up small block, A 30 Model A hot Rod.  Many of my other cars run just fine on pump gas and I enjoy them regularly.  Several of them have their fair share of imperfections and that makes them more care free to drive without guilt.  I enjoy all of my cars in different ways. 

We're all lucky enough to have these cars - whatever they may be.  A Charger, a GTX, a Mustang, a Chevelle, even a wing car, they're all pretty cool!!  Enjoy 'em any way you see fit!!

[Kern Dog]

I do understand the interest in preserving originality in a classic though it isn't how I feel. If an engine can be built with lower compression to run on 91 octane while still making adequate power, it sure would open up opportunities to drive and enjoy the car more.

[b5blue]

Non ethanol 89oct is my preferred fuel. Aluminum heads help me run it.   

[Kern Dog]

There are some that say that ethanol fuel is actually higher in octane than it is rated.
I don't know enough on the subject to agree or dispute. My cars run fine on it. The only drawbacks are shorter life before the fuel goes bad and faster degradation of the rubber lines.

[DustonK]

They definitely make you stand out.

[b5blue]

The ethanol fuel absorbs water and water=gunk.

[timmycharger]

I am shocked when I take it out and nobody stops me, gives me thumbs up, waves or asks me a thousand questions when I gas up.  My Charger may not be as valuable as a wing car but even if it was one, I would still take it out any chance I get. I don't drive it FOR the attention, that is just a side effect.

Couple shots of mine out in the wild :

[John_Kunkel]

If so, that plays to my point. Having a cool car that is on such a short leash does not sound like that much fun.

One can "have fun" a quarter mile at a time and around town, not every cool car needs to be capable of cross country trips.

[Kern Dog]

Well for some, I agree.
I just never cared for cars that were single purpose. I want my cars to be capable of doing everything well.

[Kern Dog]

The "absorbs water" argument surely matters where humidity is high. Out here, it is often in single digits and rarely gets over 30%.

[b5blue]

Florida is mostly 80-100 percent for 10 months. Boating keeps the fuel reasonable and plentiful. (I don't race, I drive.) 

[Kern Dog]

That is hard for me to imagine.
On that same topic...I've lived almost all my life where it is hot and dry in the summer and somewhat cold and wet in the winter. I haven't travelled much so when I heard of how it rains year round in some states, it boggled my mind.

[WINGMAN]

One downfall of owning a real Wingcar is that you worry that taking it for a drive and something might happen like   a wreck. Sometimes I wish I just had a driver quality Charger to cruse in. Sacrifices that I make. Jay.