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Originally Posted by John Holmes III
My father is heavy into vintage Willys military Jeeps, and they can do about 45 mph on a good day. He always checks his mirrors and pulls over to let people pass. He rides out to my house every once in a while, and never has anyone flip him off, otoh, I get flipped off all the time in my 300D by soccer mom suv drivers who don't understand that I need about ten feet to get rolling with traffic. Maybe, I need one of those yellow signs on the rear bumper that read "heavy load" or some such thing.  |
I'd say it's their different perception of the two vehicles. A vintage Willys military Jeep is easily recognizable as an antique/classic vehicle, and they might also make the unconcious connection that the older gent driving it may be a retired vet, and cut him some slack. OTOH, when they see a MB, they just assume it's some rich idiot out for a joyride.
BTW, my compliments to your father, he sounds like a very courteous gentleman.