I think Kendall's point is worth repeating. In the UK really quite interesting vehicles are vanishing. Under the recent "scrappage" scheme I believe I am right that a 1954 Triumph Mayflower in good running order and possibly the only remaining one in its colour was crushed - and some prewar cars were taken in too. Even my beloved 7 series Volvos (together with the 2 series the iconic Volvos) are getting quite rare, while the 124/125/132/Supermirafiori series Fiats they are hardly ever seen, and it is years since I saw a Fiat 130 or 130 coupe. The car is possibly the most potent symbol of the consumer society and history is being lost.