Originally Posted by
Hondo6
Case in point, from the automotive world: when the first Ford Mustang was sold in the mid-1960s, it was certainly not "vintage" and most didn't yet consider it a classic (though some did from nearly day one). 30 years later, it was generally considered a prime example of both. Today? If you want to obtain one, well, good luck finding one for sale - and if you do, bring serious $$$..
I've always thought that was beyond funny. When I was young we laughed at kids whose parents got them a Mustang. The old ones are still one of the most unattractive cars Ford ever built no matter what they sell for. I mean, just plain goofy looking.