Everyday frp

[RyanG]

Couldn't agree with you more I'm currently doing the underside on mine in stonechip etc as its my daily runner I do around 4000 miles a year which isn't that many but love the car to drive and couldn't see it sat in a garage while I wait for a dry day I think there brilliant fun in the wet lol
As long as you keep on top of them especially underneath I don't see why they can't be used regular.
Mines getting a new engine this year coming and will still be my daily runner

 

[Blue3]

To preserve it for driving enjoyment for the next 50 years when it is sunny rather than letting it rot over a few years.

 

[RyanG]

I have mine fully stripped underneath at the moment and its not bad at all considering its a 100k miles car.
I can assure you that when I'm finished it will last just as long as a standard car used mainly on summer days, as there not that well protected underneath as standard.

 

[jacko]

i agree....it may be special but its only a ford. i try to drive mine every day altho an engine rebuild and an expensive commute have meant she hasn't been on the road a lot this year.... :-(

 

[Blue3]

I am hoping i have still got another 40to50 years to enjoy it on dry days !!!

You cant fit an frp in ya coffin enjoy it while your here

 

[Zara]

Had my FRP as my daily, absolutely loved every minute of it and never failed to crack a smile
always looked forward to driving it

Never seen the point in putting a car away over winter for it to sit and rot and cease up, get the wax out man!

 

[jacko]

im growing to the idea tho....im gonna end up with an electric car for commuting (33p commute instead of £6, no tax etc) and a petrol car for fun...

but if im going to have a low mileage, special, fun car i think i can do better than an frp....like a classic alfa (no tax) or aston v8 vantage (which is £500 a year to tax so may as well stay off the road for 6 months!!)

but, yeah, i dont really see the point of keeping an frp in a garage for just sunny days

 

[jpbaillie]

Unfortunately I bought mine for everyday use but I just can't do it. It's one of the most special cars I've ever driven. I should have bought one with more miles on it. Driving it to work and back seemed like a waste. So I bought a cheap 306 for everyday use.

 

[melinamotor]

Mine stays tucked up unless its dry, but its always taxed insured and never "sorn'd", I have a Focus for everyday driving.

 

[Zara]

I used to love driving mine daily having that option of just cruising around normally then when the opportunity arises going for a blast around the countryside without faffing around with covers etc...

 

[jacko]

i am missing mine....i'll happily sl@g off the 'polish it' brigade but i suppose im just as bad...its currently off the road cos i keep taking it apart to fiddle with stuff....

my idea of 'fiddling' tho is fitting rally parts, a v6 and 4x4, painting it in rally colours (myself), fitting lighter parts....after all, it is only a ford...and if you insist on garaging and polishing a ford may i suggest therapy??!!!

i am glad i bought an older / rougher one tho as it would have been scrapped by now, i can understand why some people keep a mint one very clean, just dont understand the lengths they go to...it is a car...it should be driven, regularly.

 

[paulob1]

|I get withdrawal symptoms if i go more than a week without driving one of mine...they really are a joyful car...