[Jeff Higgins]

My current daily driver is a '70 Bug. I'm very aware of its limitations in braking, handling, and acceleration. It has been getting increasingly difficult to get around in modern traffic that is geared towards cars that exceed it in all of these areas. While I really don't want to break down and get something newer for my own use (my wife gets the newer "practical" cars) I wonder how much longer I can hold out. It's sure easier when I'm in the 911.

In this case, though, it sounds like the age of the car only contributed because of the lack of seatbelts. It must be better to get broadsided in a three ton Duesenberg than my 1900lb Bug. I have shoulder belts, but I still bet I'd get hurt. Is it that unnacceptable to go back and at least put belts in these old cars? Maybe the concours judges should give them a pass on that.