Exactly, I worry more about my car than I do myself. "A scratch on my skin will heal, but a scratch on the paint is expensive"
Besides, it's good to have the hot rod with the good rep with the police. They know I'll behave, so they don't suspect me as a bad person. Lot of guys in hot rods are pegged as street racers, it helps keep me out of trouble. That old puddlejumper of mine even driving like a maniac didn't seem to LOOK like I was driving like a maniac, just sort of a doggy little ride.