Let's face it, the era of what we older guys knew is over. Nothing lasts. The cars we idolized ran from mid 50s to mid 70s. Roughly 50 years ago, think of it this way, setting in the stands in 1965 watching cars that where made in 1905-1925, don't think we would have done that. The Hupmobile just beat the Stanly Steamer 29.4 to a respectable 31.6. Brand affiliation is a non factor, it's just to far apart nowadays, cars in the heyday had V8s-4-speeds or 3 speed autos with rear wheel drive and close in cubic inches, simple cars. Now just turn the screw up to make whatever power you want. Really how long will that last with the Gov tighting up the regulations. We have to relate to something, not two carbon fiber whatever's going down the track, gets old fast. Other than the guys racing, who really cares which top fuel- funny car- pro stock wins unless it's a MOPAR. Over, done, put a fork in it. I'm in mourning, grieve with me.