...opinion at what level, subject or generalizing boomers. Subject; accurate...lots of things are failing, shopping centers, restaurants, etc., and they're not necessarily boomer-related. Boomers; another "woke" generalization, being asleep isn't exclusively a boomer trait, and from personal experience, some of us never went to sleep...
I have several opinions on what he said, but my main opinion is he is an ass that thinks people care what he has to say
I was in agreement to what he said about the "failing" of some car related "Museums" ( although there are none by me) and I could see the lack of desire to go to them but this guys attitude grates at me. I just wanted to see if it was just me or is he really an irritable snob......
I think he makes some very good points. The guy may have a big ego or a snobby attitude but if he didn't speak in that tone and animated way, most viewers would stop watching the video at about the 30-second mark. Most older viewers probably won't make it past 5 minutes regardless of his attitude as soon as they determine that they disagree with him.
I think each generation identifies with cars of their generation first and foremost. Seems logical that there would be less interest in museum age cars by millennials and I agree that we need to encourage the younger generation to get more up close and involved in preservation and enjoyment of what we like. Most of the time we cringe when people get around our cars at a show and shine and we discourage interaction by our intense protection. Cars and coffee might offer venue for us to involve younger people to get a bit more knowledge of what we have how we use it so I guess the presenter has a point. The way he comes across in the video is very arrogant; isn't that what he accuses the older generation of being?!
Thanks for the thoughts, I wasn’t trying to fan any flames here, I just was curious what other different age car peeps thought on the subject.
I was born in 1963. I like cars in the 66-72 muscle car era. It's what I grew up around and saw everywhere on the road. I have very low interest in a 40's or 50's era car because they have no real meaning to me. I think it is all the same. Youngins like what is familiar. It's been that way forever.
I agree. Just look at the cars that are posted on Bring A Trailer from the late 70s, 80s, and 90s that are bringing surprisingly high dollar amounts and then read the comments. Often the buyer mentions that they want the car or truck because it has meaning to them from when they were younger.
I've always done my own thing. The average model year (mathematical average) of all the cars I've owned is my birth year, and the 3 collectors I own now are all older than me. I didn't see them growing up, no one in my family or neighbors had one, I just like the style of this particular 3. The cars I knew 'coming of age' are 20 years older... and I've actually never owned a vehicle from that decade.
I like the part where he says that newspapers,cable,and magazines are dead then you notice he has a watch! Genius sarcasm or watches are still in style? I haul scrap metal and junk car bodies as a side hobby. Some of my best clients are real estate agents. In the past when a old time car collector passed away everybody would fight over the car(s) Today the families don't know what to do with them? They just listen to the real estate agent say get rid of the junk and cash out the property. Take a minute and ask yourself what is going to happen with your cars,parts etc when your gone? My son is 15 and doesn't have much interest old cars. I have been asking my long time car friends if there kids are interested in old cars and the answer is about 4 out 5 said no. They don't teach auto mechanics in school anymore. That has been replaced by computer classes. The young kids (I know) today are not even that interested in getting a license,let alone a car. If they do manage to get a car and happen to get a flat,they would have to call AAA to come fix it.
Would be an interesting context to know what percentage of kids were interested in old cars in -say- 1985.
