Yeah, I know how you feel, I felt the same way when I saw my first model A in the ford showroom back in 28, I was only 40 then ha ha. Just kidding, I'm not that old, just feel like it at times. However I am glad to see that there are some older folks like myself driving these modern classics. I believe this retro styling has brought alot of us old timmers back into the fold. I'm 48 and can still drive a stang like I stole it. My 07 is like having my 68 fastback all over again. I'm glad to see that your not to old to shift either, if your not shifting your not driving a real stang. This is a great site, after your here for awhile you won't be able to help yourself from modding your car. Mine was only fast enough for the first week, then decided it needed more gear. 4:30's should do the trick and it did except then I needed an intake and a tune and the rest is history, I'm still modding. It needes louvers and hood pins, stripes, the list goes on, but it keeps me young. Enjoy your vert and welcome to the club.