What took me so looooong to get a cruser

Took trip to west coast,blew up wifes olds.Went to dealer to buy new PT base model,but instead she fell in LOVE with 2006 rt.66 yellow,with 40.000 miles.
What a blast on the 1600 mile trip home.Havent enjoyed a car so much in 50yrs.Remined me of my 1940 ford,except for all the goodies.Who said you cant go back in time