How was it in the 60s-80s?

on a down side but true. had buddy that had new 67 GTO back in the day. I got interested in these old cars back in mid 80's. I told him he should get him another goat.
sadly he said "no, I lost all m y friends back then runnin top end thru the Ga blacktops" fast cars wern't always fun and glory. speed can kill.