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Randall, good for you! Few things surpass the pleasure of driving a fine vintage car on the open highway, and it is my opinion that those who trailer their vehicles miss out on a very significant part of the fun. (I had to restrain myself from jumping into the recent topic about car trailers on the AACA Forum; I understand why some choose to transport their cars in trailers, but it would be very sad if we all felt that we had to trailer our cars in order to protect them from any possiblity of damage. I suppose that I might feel differently if I owned a car of significant value!)
When we drove from Seattle to Flint, Michigan (5,000 mile round-trip) for last summer's Buick Centennial, no one enjoyed themselves more than the couple who drove their CCCA-classic 1931 Series 90 Buick. It was a thrill for all of us to see this majestic automobile cruising along the highways, and the owners opted to leave all the smashed insects and road film in place for the big show in Flint. Few cars attracted more attention in Flint, and the local TV station even broadcast the weather forecast live from the front seat of the '31 Buick. 
Another Seattle-area couple had recently completed an $80,000 restoration of their stunning 1957 Roadmaster convertible. The intention had been to trailer it to the meet. This idea was soon rejected, and the couple experienced the great pleasure of driving the car.
Interestingly, "Car Collector" magazine's editorials in the last couple of issues have focused on the growing interest in touring, and it was noted that tours are now being planned in conjunction with many of the major concours-type events. Many people are finding that driving the old cars is much more satisfying than sitting all day at a car show.
