[Snake2998]

My wife and I built the car over 6 years in the 1980's on a very restricted budget. Been on the road for 20 odd years now - my comments on long trips are:

With side pipes noise is the main problem

Wind buffeting over 60 MPH on long trips a problem.

Sunburn on long trips a problem

To cure these problems:

Noise - ear plugs or rear exit exhausts

Wind buffeting - keep under 60MPH or get high backed seats which make a huge difference to wind buffeting

Sunburn - drive in the rain or use lots of sunblock and cover up.

The Plusses are

its the most fun at any distance that you can have driving a car.

It's the only car I have ever driven that I hope I will be stopped in front of the queue at traffic lights just so I can accelerate away form the pack.

Even very old ladies tell me what a nice car it is and give me thumbs up when I pass them.

Every other car - Porches and Ferraris included - are wary of taking me on. Considering I'm in a car that cost me $4000 at current exchange rates to build at the time that's cool.

Even some traffic police encourage me to "put foot" when near them.

Just the knowledge that I own one is almost as good as driving it.

It has never let me down on the road.

What you shouldn't expect:

The ride and refinement and reliability of a modern car.