Nowadays, while I still appreciate the fine lines of a classic car, or the performance potential of an overpowered monster, the sheer joy of going somewhere in a car, especially an interesting one is what I enjoy. The destination is just an excuse. I usually enjoy the journey more than the goal. Especially if there's an unexpected adventure along the way. Fellow travelers make or break the journey.
Some people are hell to travel with, while others love to cruise.
Being located in New Zealand, a long thin country, with a piece of water dividing it makes full scale road trips difficult. It has long been a dream of mine to do a road trip across the USA, the ultimate car travelers quest. Meantime, I'll keep reading the books, watching the movies of others adventures. The GPS Navigator that works in your car. Delormems Tripmate is a GPS receiver that plugs into your carms lighter.