>>>> Do you really think that a classic car is restored with pain staking precision and attention to every detail, thousands of dollars and loving care.. to just drive it to the grocery store?

Yep! That's what I have done with all the classic cars I have restored! Exactly my point. Ain't nothin' wrong with driving a work of art.

Of course, I won't change your mind, and you won't mine, and though I do carry chips around with me when I drive my classics ;), there are plenty of classic car boards around where this is discussed ad nauseum, so I will agree to disagree with you on this point.

Which is only to be expected, being a fellow turtle enthusiast. We have 2 rescued desert tortoises currently hibernating in the garage! :)