IanF:
I had to chuckle at your comment that you wanted a side screen car but didn't want tne weather channel to dictate your driving times.
Believe me young man when I say that drives in the Concours Best of Show at TRA to the lowest beater IS dictated by the weather channel. They all leak and leak LOTS. If the wipers work at all, they have two speeds - slow and slower. The inside glass will fog up during a rain if the passengers breathe. If you are fortunate enough to have side screens they will stand out at least two inces at any speed.
If it starts to rain do as most veteran side screen folk do - stop and put on a rainsuit! Best to have a fun loving co-pilot who can laugh while she/he is getting drenched.
All this said but I still love to drive in a side screen car and will until I can no long push the start button!
Lou Metelko
Auburn, Indiana
54 TR2LD