When the new darts came out in like 2014 my parents made a deal that they would buy me a brand new car, probably a new dart or a 6 cylinder challenger. IF I got rid of my old cars either by sale or recycle. I refuse to let them go, so it turned into a rebellion because I had to prove I can make those old cars as dependable as a new one.
I have had to do roadside repairs because I refused to call them and admit i was broke down. So I just had to make it work.
Luckily slant sixes are pretty dependable as is. I upgraded to electronic ignition and I have an OD 833. The manual transmission comes in handy when you have to pop the clutch and start the car that way LOL. ......it happens