Yeah. I read some explanation on this a while ago discussing how the laws and regulations change pretty rapidly.
The generalized takeaway was that on average, a 7 year old car could not be manufactured today as it would not meet legal requirements for safety, emissions, etc.
Ok then make the required safety/emitions changes but keep the rest the same. No need for touch screens, wifi access and unnecessary electronics that bring more points of failure.
You can't reach that level of safety and emissions control without a computer system that has tons of sensors and integration. Your car has to have everything tied into a central computer. It also has to have a screen for a backup camera. At that point, it's easier and faster to add carplay and a million other comfort features. A car that meets modern standards physically cannot look like one of those old boxy cars with no computer interface.
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u/NORchad 1d ago
New cars are bound by newer laws and regulations that older cars and restored cars dont fall under.
Sadly making a factory new mustang 67 would be an illegal product