I am aging out of the hobby at age 76, almost 77. I have driven these old cars back when they (not mine) were new. I still understand the experience of driving them back then!!! I remember, just like the guy that bought a new car last year and still remembers the new car smell!
A buddy and I drove 250 miles from S W Ga top Atlanta in a 57 Chevy, for a weekend of "fun", were we 16. 1964. Crashed at his aunts and we had enough $ on us for gas home and some moon pies, (yes parents let kids do that back then), seat belts, 57s had none. But I remember the trip, the sights, the smells, it all...just like it was yesterday. Back then, the thought was live life today, tomorrow you might be toting a M16 is a rice patty.
Yes I love the modern vehicle with FI, starts right up, runs good. Such is our everyday work vehicle, I am retired but my wife is not, and I "help" her. BUT, I want to drive my OLD cars and be reminded of what life was like 60 years ago!!!!! I am happy driving such and I have NO desire for a "restomod"> But I appreciate the guy that desires such. I appreciate his work IF he built his restomod! If he went to Mecum and paid $60,000 for such, I appreciate his ability to make and spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: