[Hal Copple]

one of my favorite things to do, is to drive my SPF down to Charleston, i live about 200 mi away, near Charlotte. I just love idleing down King Street, or parking out on the Battery, or in front of the Brewery, or outside Magnolia's.

I would not consider AC, radio, or other comfort things as the least bit necessary in a Southern Driven Replica. I just put on a new shirt if i am sweaty.

So what if i get a little wet in a downpour, or my eyes get bloodshot from the sun and the wind, or i have to tickle the Pro Holley carb when it wants to boil over in the summer.

I think driving one of these beasts is sorta like riding a Ducati, or a barely broken Quarterhorse, or being in a relationship with an exotic dancer.

Nothing there that doesn't mean performance.

Someday you will be too old and feeble to drive, and the opportunity to drive one of these cars will be gone forever. If you are up to it, the sacrifices will be worth it, for the experience of "the ride."