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In reply to the discussion: The old cars weren't that great [View all]Waiting For Everyman
(9,385 posts)33. The best car ever made in my book
was the 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 2+2 T-top automatic, the last year of the original body type, which was beautiful, fast, fun to drive, tough, and surprisingly practical.
I bought mine new, white with red leather and suede interior, and had it for 28 years. I had it rebuilt once and would've done it again if I could've afforded it.
No new car is nearly that cool, or ever will be again. I don't like the new Z's though, or any of the rounded-looking new models. I don't see the point of an intentionally ugly car, and I really hate the ones with almost no visibility out the rear window, as most seem to be now.
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Our '48 rotary was replaced only when Southern Bell went to touchtone in '69...
Eleanors38
Sep 2015
#51
The old cars were designed for planned obsolesence, so people would keep buying cars.
merrily
Sep 2015
#26
The fact that they only had 5 digit odometers told you what the reliability was
Travis_0004
Sep 2015
#30
I don't think "they don't make 'em like that" has anything to do with backup cameras or air bags.
lumberjack_jeff
Sep 2015
#35
May be. I recall the "Texan" being scrawled across a more permanent logo on the side.
Eleanors38
Sep 2015
#110
I drove a Ford Escort wgn for 16 1/2 years, terrible ride, but changed the plugs once
HereSince1628
Sep 2015
#93
I have a 57 New yorker that I love although I seldom take it out anymore. I will say the recent..
BlueJazz
Sep 2015
#77
My son's uncle on his father's side was building a T bucket and sourced a cherry 409 in California
Monk06
Sep 2015
#97
My 1972 Blazer CST will be climbing grades most can't walk long after we're dead.
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2015
#100
I'd never want a "vintage" car. Give me airbags, a safer steering column, all of that...
Arugula Latte
Sep 2015
#117