impact of modern muscle cars on the old car market

It's a complicated contemplation, isn't it? Folks at some stage in life with a good deal of money have certainly impacted the market, for better or worse, paying high prices for "old" Mopars at auctions and such. I believe that prompted many to begin restoring these cars with the belief that there were folks out there flush with cash ready to pay high prices for old muscle and classic cars (not a dig at anyone). At some point, though, trends change, for whatever reason. Prices go up, prices go down, prices may stabilize. Definately dependent on the economy, and maybe "what are the Jones' doing."

I take what I see on the car reality TV shows with a packet of salt. It's entertainment with some useful knowledge thrown in. One episode of GYC, Worman priced out a car when it was new, with the options listed on the fender tag. Without taxes and destination charges, etc., the car was about $4,400. Using whatever inflation calculator he had, he figured that was around $29,000 today, and said, "Would you buy this car today for those $$$ ?" Most off-the-cuff answers would be "YES" because we know you can't build/restore the car for that. But if you really think about it, is it a "good" buy today?

A new 2018 Challenger R/T, 5.7 Hemi, starts at $34,000. Let's say you had a 1970 Challenger, 383, optioned out all the way, GYC restored, perfect, for $29,000. Which is the "better" buy? Which gives you more bang-for-the-buck? Performance-wise, the 2018 would run circles around it's predecessor. Not to mention the fuel economy. However, how many 2018 Challengers will be running the roads in 2058, 2068? (If gasoline is still available).

I do believe the modern muscle car has had some impact on the old muscle car market. The new cars just do so many things well. I believe the most impact, though, has come from fluctuating market values combined with the costs incurred to acquire, repair/restore, and maintain them. Declining popularity means fewer manufacturers want to make parts. Really high prices and parts availability impact popularity. Somehow need to keep them popular.

Just my rambling thoughts. I, too, would like to read others opinions.