Well it could be viewed like this as well. In America we started the hot rod scene in the 30s, 40s, 50s and to this day people still live and love that era and lifestyle. From rock n roll, Levi’s, white tee shirts, ray bans and leather boots.
People still build period type cars of the era and have clubs and social gatherings. Some go as far as camping and everything must be period correct. Meaning, if you have a camper, it must be towed by a 30s-50s vehicle, all the clothing, camping gear, etc must match the time as well. Including a fire pit or a Coleman cook top, lawn chairs, fishing poles, ice coolers etc.
Personally, I’d give anything to be 20 something years old in the 1950s.
The cars, the bikes, the lifestyle. Hell yeah.
People love nostalgia, whether it’s a original car or bike or a modern version of a older one. I mean, we’re all on this forum because we own or have owned a 961. And the reason why most of us bought a 961 is because it looks cool and it’s a Norton.
I wasn’t born during the cool years of vintage British bikes of the 50s and 60s. Same with cars. I’d sell my organs to have an original 1965 Shelby GT350R. Instead I had to settle for a 2018 shelby GT350R.
It’s not the same feeling as driving a classic. But in many ways it’s better. It’s faster, handles and brakes better, way more hp and tq etc. But it’ll never have the classic feel or looks or smell of a classic.
Same goes for the 961, it looks great. Makes more hp. Brakes and handles better. But it’ll never replace an original like the iconic classics.
We all wish we could be kids again, a simpler time for sure. But I wish I was a kid of the 40s and 50s. (After the war). I’m now 49 years old, and I enjoy where I am in life and grateful for what I have.