I do understand the sentiments but I do like to drive mine ... a silver one from my collection had been out of the spraybooth for less than 2 hous before someone opened a door in a car park and chipped my door.
My red TR7 prototype was on the TRDC at the NEC last November after a complete strip and repaint .... came home with 2 scratches and a small ding.
... but these things happen and although annoying, I do get a lot of pleasure from driving them around Europe