An amalgam

Nice Chevick!

Anyone can see it is a Buevrolet!  Actually, really nice looking blend of GM parts.     

That's very nice. But it also emphasizes the reality that our beloved models from the fifties were a lot more similar than distinctive. We readily see the differences. But someone who grew up in the eighties has a hard time telling a Ford from a Chevy, much less a Buick from an Olds. Take an Olds, change a few trim pieces, alter the color breaks, and you have a Buick. They look worlds apart to us, but to the eye that never grew up with them, never lusted after them, they are like cars from the twenties to us. To be honest, I struggle with identifying the different makes of the twenties, thirties, and forties. It's not that I don't appreciate them; I do. But I have to study them to see what make they are. 

I say this because a refrain we hear frequently is, "All cars look the same today." or, "Kids today don't appreciate cars. All they do is spend time on their phones." This is not even remotely true for people born in the eighties or nineties. They get it. Many of them are actively involved in our hobby. You can see them at the shows that feature imported cars, particularly those with mods and stanced suspensions. Take a look at scale 1/64 and the ongoing popularity of Matchbox and their ilk. Many of those young collectors will one day emerge into their prime earning years and will go on the hunt for better-quality scale models. They won't be on the search for '59 Cadillacs. They will be looking for Acuras, Supras, Nissans, Lexuses, SUVs, even mini-vans and other cars that were either their first driver or cars they always wanted to own. This would be a good thing to keep in mind if we want to see our hobby survive. Denigrating the likes and preferences of the younger generation does not create a welcoming atmosphere. 

@jkuvakas Good points JK and one thing we all know from experience and education is the fact that change is inevitable from one generation to the next....in every category of life.  For example I have mentioned, as have many others, that I would love to take a 1-way ticket back to live in the 1950s...and I would gladly!  That era is definitely where my heart is so knowing that, I sought out an environment in retirement that has a bit of that feel to it.  Call it small town Canada or America; thankfully those persons from our generation who crave it can still find it and often for a decent price.  I found it and absolutely love the difference in daily life quality. IMHO such a move to brighten up a person's daily life environment is a much healthier option than to  live elsewhere and complain about life ad nauseum.  So much of the secret to happiness is simply attitude, the willingness to make necessary changes and to accept and respect any differences you may encounter.

Well said, my friend. I want to go back to the past as well. But, I have to admit, once I got there...I'm not so sure I'd want to stay. I much more prefer to enjoy something like the past, as you have found, but in the present, with everything I've grown accustomed to, like the internet, color TV (widescreen), almost universal A/C, power everything in my car, better gas mileage, more dependable cars, overall faster travel, etc.

@jkuvakas Those are wonderful conveniences for sure JK but I would trade them all in a second for a '55 Bel-Air, 3 tv channels and 50s daily life.  Lol.