The cost disparity is all relative given inflation. A typical muscle car in 1968 was what $2800 - $3000 ? The more pedestrian versions being less money by $500 - $700. Now that doesnt mean i want to pay $50k for a new vehicle. Hardly. Hevk the more i look at new truck prices the more i like my 94 silverado. Its payed for, and been so for a long time.