The older cars were simpler to work on and modify. Ignition systems were simple, straight line rear drives, no electronics, and many middle class and below males actually were able to do their own repairs and maintenance.
Today's vehicles one of a dozen or more sensors located who knows where can cause a complete engine failure and takes a $200 trip to the shop where they can run computer diagnostics. I really miss the older cars.
I inherited a 95 F-150 from my dad a couple years ago. I decided to tune it up. First thing I noticed was you had to stand on your head just to get to the plugs. My old 76 F-100 I could climb up in the engine compartment, sit down, and work on the engine with lots of room. Both were 302 CI engines BTW. Fuel Pumps used to be a 30 minute job. Now you have to drop the gas tank and pay out $300-$400 for a pump you put in. It's just not the same. In high school and up till the mid 90's models I did my own repair work. Now to even change a tire you have to call a tow truck because some Dork at the tire store torqued the lug nuts down to the hilt. I've broken many a socket and even twisted lug wrenches trying to break them free.
Over 200,000 members from all over the world. Nothing newer than 1964 allowed....
BTW, I got my license in 1963. I'm well aware of the 60's car culture, it was a lot like today. A new stereo, some nice wheels and tires, maybe a lift kit for a truck or a lowering kit for a sedan, LED lights.