[Buzz]

Well said Tommy. After owning and driving a Cobra almost daily for several years, the visceral impact on the senses makes just about any other car seem bland by comparison. That however doesn't stop me from appreciating (and being excited about) the levels of performance that new cars are bringing to the table. Do I still love old high compression big-block muscle cars? Oh yes - but I can also appreciate and be excited by the staggering performance capability of the current IC, hybrid and full-on electric vehicles. I guess I just like cars, period, and don't care much about clinging to the past or the comforting security blanket of days long gone by.

I think often about my original dream car - a '74 Trans Am with a hopped up 455 and a 3 speed THM 400 transmission. I loved that car and its brutal acceleration but I always wished it had longer legs, better brakes, handling and overall quality. It was six years old when I bought it and those big heavy doors were already sagging on the hinges, rust spots were blooming and some little Japanese cars with 5 speed transmissions could outpace me on the open highway. My disdain for anything newer than 1974 eventually gave way to reality. Cars got better and faster and better handling. Same thing happening today. I'll always love Cobras but I can absolutely appreciate - and be excited about - the awesome potential that newer technology brings to today's performance cars.