A couple of things.....first of all it is cool hashing over these old cars with guys who were there...so don’t take my responses as antagonistic, I’m just happy to have the conversation.

Oh you drove one in Forza? so now you know what its actually like to drive? Really man?

MORE ASBESTOS! MORE ASBESTOS!

Not sure what cocoon you were in, but 2008 and 2009 were the years of the worst recession since the great depression.

Ethanol is beyond stupid.

Who cross shops a Malibu with an M2? Joking aside you can do all the dick measuring you want with that HP number but its still slower, heavier and worse handling.

You really think that a large, 4-door sedan is cross-shopped by buyers of a small, 2+2 coupe?

We invest so much emotion, not to mention dollars in these things. We desperately want them to live up to our expectations. That new car buzz also tends to mask the flaws. Buying an m3 was a big goal for me - I hardly even gave it a fair shake when test driving it. I just knew I wanted it. It’s only when that buzz…

Comparing it with a Miata is like saying, “why would you buy that Lotus Elan, when you can get a Miata for 4 times less??” or “Why would you get that first gen Defender when you can get a Wrangler for half as much????”

Watch you mouth. I loved my barcalounger 280zx.

1974, without a doubt. Companies were just barely learning how to deal with regulations, and it resulted in abysmal American cars.

The “Racing educated” think the car is ugly but the uneducated think it’s pretty?

Being awesome, duh.

Yes, but the new cars are significantly faster, especially around corners.

I have no problem with this at all. An urban get around vehicle that makes a lot more sense than a “Smart” car. Why not?

Good day at Texas World Speedway.

1972 Datsun 510.

This is close. I hate the bars currently on the bike. But I like the 2 stroke and it looks in pretty good shape from here. Premix sucks - you would have to re-install the pump. I’m not at all fussed about the wrong forks and unattached fender. Easy to get the fender refinished and then re-attach. I like the bike but…

“A” RD400 is a great bike and $3k isn’t a terrible price.

I agree with your sentiment, but disagree with your picture. Chrome bumpers and the rear lip on the deck for real beauty. Got mine (not pictured, but very similar) under $10k many many years ago, but I’m sure you can find one out there still.