I like the Hwy 1s too, but I can't deal with that flat finish. If I got one I'd buff it out. The newer upgraded Highway 1s are great though. I like the big frets and flatter radius and the 70s headstock. I'd like to get a black one and put a black pickguard on it and look like David Gilmour!
I wasn't fond of the flat finishes but Guitar Center had a brand new blond/rosewood for the giveaway price of $519 that I just couldn't say "no" to. All the other finishes were $749. It was one of the new models with the large headstock. American made with a nitro finish for under $600 was something I couldn't pass up.
I love the way it plays. It has a nice thin neck with huge frets and the guitar is light as a feather. I do wish the finish was a little prettier though. It isn't much to look at. Maybe I'll try some polish and a pearloid pickguard.