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CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?

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(@yoga659)
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Yeah, good points there. But do you really think classic cars blend in more? I'd argue they're actually pretty noticeable because they're rare and catch people's eyes—at least mine does. Maybe enforcement sees them as less of a nuisance since they're usually well-maintained and parked carefully? Still, I wonder if there's any official policy or just unspoken biases at play here... Curious if anyone's checked city guidelines lately.

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(@charles_joker)
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Yeah, you're onto something there. Classic cars definitely stand out—hardly blending in when they're polished and gleaming on the street. But I think you're right about enforcement seeing them differently. Maybe it's less about official rules and more about perception... a clean, cared-for car probably just doesn't trigger the same annoyance as a rusty junker. Haven't checked guidelines myself lately, but wouldn't be surprised if it's mostly unwritten bias at play.

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"Maybe it's less about official rules and more about perception... a clean, cared-for car probably just doesn't trigger the same annoyance as a rusty junker."

That's an interesting take, but I wonder if it's really that simple? I mean, perception definitely plays a role, but I've seen cases where even beautifully maintained classics get ticketed or towed just because they're parked too long in one spot. Could it be more about how strictly certain neighborhoods enforce these rules rather than the condition of the car itself?

A friend of mine had a pristine '67 Mustang—seriously spotless—and he still got hassled regularly because he didn't have a garage and had to park on the street. Maybe enforcement varies depending on neighbors' complaints or local attitudes toward street parking in general? It might not always be about rust or shine, but more about how much attention your car draws from certain neighbors or city officials. Just something to think about...

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(@musician37)
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Yeah, good point about neighborhood enforcement... reminds me of when my neighbor's old VW camper—definitely not a beauty queen—never got bothered, but another friend's shiny Corvette was ticketed repeatedly. Maybe some cars just attract more attention than others?

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(@blazet59)
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"Maybe some cars just attract more attention than others?"

Yeah, definitely seems that way. Years back, I had a '68 Mustang Fastback that I'd spent countless weekends restoring—beautiful paint job, chrome shining like mirrors, the whole nine yards. Parked it out front for just a couple of days while I reorganized my garage, and bam—got slapped with a ticket almost immediately. Meanwhile, my neighbor had this rusty old Chevy Nova sitting in his driveway for months, weeds practically growing through the floorboards, and nobody ever bothered him.

Seems like enforcement sometimes targets cars that look valuable or flashy, assuming they're just "toys" or something. Honestly, it's frustrating when you've put in the sweat and effort to keep these classics alive and running, only to feel like you're being penalized for it. Maybe the city should focus less on aesthetics and more on actual issues—like cars genuinely abandoned or creating hazards.

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