True also.
Another factor here is the concept of; "planned obsolesence".
In the 30s & early 40s those who cold afford cars took care of them. Then the war came and no cars were built. The 46-48 model years were the same as 'pre-war' with major changes in 49 & then again in 1955.
Throughout the "muscle car" era and into the 70s America showed the whole world; 'how it was done'. Then came the "oil embargo" and the picture changed again.
Today; people change cars every few years & rarely service them. I's a different time like you said and much has changed.
Happy trails.
