{"id":4727,"date":"2020-01-13T09:56:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T09:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=4727"},"modified":"2024-09-12T10:21:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:21:55","slug":"daily-driven-five-classics-you-can-use-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/daily-driven-five-classics-you-can-use-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Driver &#8211; Five Classics You Can Use Every Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s that common misconception that classic cars are only to be used for village fetes, Sunday car shows, or at whatever&#8217;s going on at the NEC this week. Basically, some people like to think that classic cars are only for occasional use.They\u2019re toys, they\u2019re something for the weekend. In reality though, that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Cars, irrespective of age, are machines, and machines are built to be used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, we\u2019re not suggesting you use a Bugatti Type 35 to pop over to Tesco, or a Miura for the school run. There are cars that we should make an effort to preserve. However, within the rich, diverse and exciting world of classic cars, there are many that will quite happily stand up to the rigors of daily life. In most cases, the cars will enjoy it, it keeps the juices flowing, so to speak. A running, driving classic is a happy classic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, we\u2019ve drawn on our own experience, had a look at what\u2019s for sale on Car &amp; Classic and we\u2019ve come up with five suggestions to get you started. This isn\u2019t a definitive list, of course. There are many more to choose from. But these five represent some sure-fire classic \u2018daily driver\u2019 options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/31\/w124\/\">The Mercedes-Benz W124<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/71373332_10160302830883647_1054327472310452224_n.jpg\" alt=\"carandclassic.co.uk, carandclassic, motoring, automotive, classic car, retro car, daaily classic, classic car daily driver, Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-Benz W124, W124, Mini, Rover Mini, Austin Mini, Volvo, Volvo 240, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Golf, Golf, VW, VW Golf, BMW, BMW 5 Series, 5 Series, E34 5 Series, E34\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/31\/w124\/\">W124 E Class Benz<\/a> is such a formidable force in terms of reliability that people often forget they\u2019re bona fide retro cars. For many, the W124 marks the final car built by Mercedes-Benz with a true dedication to quality and as such, longevity. Get in one today, and while it might be lacking modern tech, it will bowl you over with an impressive feeling of sturdiness and solidity. The W124 is a tank of a car, and as such, it can mix it with modern traffic quite happily. Buy an estate version and you will have a car so practical and useful it makes a Swiss Army Knife blush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may remember that we bought one for \u00a3100. A 202,000 mile relic that had fallen on hard times. It\u2019s a \u201891 230E, and while it needs some love in terms of its aesthetic, there is no escaping how solid it is. We\u2019ve done the MOT work, so now it\u2019s on the road. It was easy to work on, it didn\u2019t cost a fortune to fix and parts were easy to find. We\u2019re now using it every day, and it\u2019s a joy. It cruises so well, it starts every time, it\u2019s outrageously comfortable. It is the perfect daily driver. And ours was \u00a3100. Imagine how good a W124 will be if you spend a couple of grand on it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/43\/mk2\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">2) The Mk2 Volkswagen Golf<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-800x514.jpg\" alt=\"carandclassic.co.uk, carandclassic, motoring, automotive, classic car, retro car, daaily classic, classic car daily driver, Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-Benz W124, W124, Mini, Rover Mini, Austin Mini, Volvo, Volvo 240, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Golf, Golf, VW, VW Golf, BMW, BMW 5 Series, 5 Series, E34 5 Series, E34\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-800x514.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-2000x1285.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-765x492.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-1020x655.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/052687800_1230033629-1800x1157.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How about something for the younger fans of classic cars? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/43\/mk2\/\">Mk2 Golf<\/a> is extremely reliable if looked after, plus it still carries with it some serious cool points. It\u2019s comfortable, it\u2019s economical and it\u2019s incredibly practical, making it a perfect contender for daily driver duties. Plus, there is a massive aftermarket for the Mk2 Golf, meaning that parts are plentiful, as are specialists who will be able to help keep your trusty old Golf on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then of course, and this is where the Golf will appeal to younger drivers, that vast aftermarket is not just full of standard parts. There is a seemingly unending world of kit out there that will allow owners to build the Golf of their dreams. From handling upgrades, wheels, brakes, interior and more, there is nothing on a Golf that can\u2019t be upgraded. This is a classic you can use daily, and one that you can build into a car that\u2019s as unique as you are. And what\u2019s not to love about that?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/102\/240\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">3) The Volvo 240\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Volvo, Volvo 240, 240, louvres, classic car, retro car, motoring, automotive, road trip, motoring, carandclassic, carandclassic.co.uk\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-765x430.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC04527-1800x1013.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully you will have seen our latest video, in which our Editor and his good friend Rich take an old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/102\/240\/\">Volvo 240<\/a> from Bristol all the way to Gothenburg in Sweden? You might have looked and thought \u2018yeah, but that car\u2019s a cherished example\u2019 and to a degree, that\u2019s true. But it\u2019s still got 125k on the clock. It\u2019s not a low-mileage show queen. It\u2019s in outstanding condition, and wants for nothing, but that\u2019s how any old car should expect to be treated. This car is still a workaday machine that has to earn its keep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Volvo we used was only \u00a31,900. And while it\u2019s had some suspension and exhaust work, it\u2019s still largely standard. On that trip, in which we covered some 2,500 miles, that old Volvo never missed a beat. All we had to do was put fuel in it, that was it. A car like this would think nothing at all of being used on a daily basis. Heck, it would love it. Some classics are so rare that they should perhaps be kept hidden away. Others though, like a classic Volvo 240, live to be used and driven. Buy one of these and it could well be the last car you ever need, especially in estate guise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/10\/5+series\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">4) The E34 BMW 5 Series\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BMW-5-Series-1992-1280-14-800x508.jpg\" alt=\"carandclassic.co.uk, carandclassic, motoring, automotive, classic car, retro car, daaily classic, classic car daily driver, Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-Benz W124, W124, Mini, Rover Mini, Austin Mini, Volvo, Volvo 240, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Golf, Golf, VW, VW Golf, BMW, BMW 5 Series, 5 Series, E34 5 Series, E34\" width=\"800\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BMW-5-Series-1992-1280-14-800x508.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BMW-5-Series-1992-1280-14-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BMW-5-Series-1992-1280-14-765x485.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BMW-5-Series-1992-1280-14-1020x647.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BMW-5-Series-1992-1280-14.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet another German car here (is there a trend forming?) because they build them so well. This time, it\u2019s a BMW, namely the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/10\/5+series\/\">E34 5 Series<\/a>. This was a car that was properly engineered, it was exquisite to drive and it was and still is a real looker, too. Built for executives that needed to munch many an autobahn mile, the E34 is a car that was built to be used. 50\/50 weight distribution, rear-wheel drive and a range of impressive (apart from the 1.8) engines meant it was a car that would soothe on the straights and excite on the twisty stuff. Just a brilliant car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal one to go for would be a 525i Sport or SE. You get a nice amount of spec and the engine is just right for the car. That said, the 3.0 V8 is a hell of a thing, but for daily duties a 3.0 V8 may be slightly overkill. Though saying that, don\u2019t underestimate the six-cylinder 2.0. It might not be a rocket ship, but it\u2019s incredibly smooth and if you drive it sensibly, somewhat frugal, too. As with the Volvo and Mercedes-Benz in this list, the state offers maximum practicality, though being a BMW, it\u2019s not called an estate, it\u2019s a Touring. Prices are on the up though, so buy one now while you still can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/3\/mini\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #036300;\">5) The Austin\/Rover Mini<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-800x524.jpg\" alt=\"carandclassic.co.uk, carandclassic, motoring, automotive, classic car, retro car, daaily classic, classic car daily driver, Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-Benz W124, W124, Mini, Rover Mini, Austin Mini, Volvo, Volvo 240, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Golf, Golf, VW, VW Golf, BMW, BMW 5 Series, 5 Series, E34 5 Series, E34\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-800x524.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-2000x1310.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-765x501.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-1020x668.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2020\/01\/110907_081_rov-1800x1179.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What? Stop laughing. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/list\/3\/mini\/\">Mini<\/a> of old is actually the perfect car for today. The world in which we live in is busy, it\u2019s brimming and it\u2019s chaotic. The Mini is the perfect automotive tool in which to navigate the madness of modern life. It fits in the smallest of parking spaces, it\u2019s delightfully frugal and, well, just look at it. It\u2019s adorable. Look how happy Suzi Perry (no, really) is to just be near one. That\u2019s the power of a Mini. Plus, and this is the big selling point, there is nothing nearly as fun to drive as a Mini. The rubber suspension gives it a cheeky bounciness as it bimbles along, but also serves to keep it flat and focused through the bends. It was and still is a riot to drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, much like the Mk2 Golf mentioned above, there is a vast aftermarket industry based around the Mini. Keeping one running today is probably easier than it was back in \u201859. The specialists out there are passionate and proud of the Mini, and they will do whatever they can to help Mini owners out. Service and repair parts are readily available, as are myriad upgrades and customisation parts. The modern day Fiat 500, with its colours and stickers, has <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nothing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the original Mini. And in today\u2019s busy world, it\u2019s nice to stand out. A Mini will make that happen for you. Just be sure to spend a few quid on some proper, decent rust-proofing!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s that common misconception that classic cars are only to be used for village fetes, Sunday car shows, or at whatever&#8217;s going on at the NEC this week. 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