How was it in the 60s-80s?

in 1968 bought a Feord pichup, headed back to college, nest country over a con rod broke. no cell. no phone, on back roads, had to convince the only car that stoped who all my relations were, this is s w ga . yes cars were dependable, simple machines just like now, tires lacked for sure '
bout mid 90's flew to calif , bought a restored 67 383 cuda, drove it back to missopuri without a hiccup. went on 2 lane across nev and utah, saw what 3 cars in 2 states, yea I had confidence! LOL
drive a feather duster to work 65 mi trip, no problem, I try to sell it for $2500, NO TAKERS! LOL