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Originally Posted by tophcfa
Old cars were great because I like simple and they didn't have a bunch of gadgets that constantly break. Air conditioning was rolling down the windows manually. All you needed to tune up a car was a timing light and tachometer, not a high tech diagnostic computer not available to a common person. You could still get manual transmissions. Most younger people today don't have an idea what a clutch and stick shift is? All cars ran on gas or diesel  . Self driving cars were a concept in science fiction only. Older cars didn't have electronic locks that inadvertently lock you out. Old cars didn't constantly buzz and beep to remind you of stuff you should already know. And most importantly, older cars had class. |
When older cars were newer, we were younger.
I had a 1964 VW. You could set the points with a book of matches and time it very close by ear. I bought it in 1969 with 40,000 miles on it for $450. It had over 100000 on it when I sold it. Typically the valves were burned on the third cylinder.
I put quite a few dents into it and sold it for like $200. How GREAT IT WAS? On a cold day there was little heat. On a really cold day, there was no heat. Oh I was clocked on radar in a small town at 72. Typical situation where they make money ripping people off. I went to court, they never expect that.
I told the judge if he could get this car up to 72 I would gladly pay double on the ticket. Top speed in the brochure was 68 and mine was not near to running in top condition. My case was dismissed.