Evan, I enjoy reading your interesting and informative posts. Some of my goals are different than yours. For example, I like the 6 but I suppose that one day the 6 will have to go as parts are getting more and more difficult to find.
I believe we have to stick together even if our goals differ. There is a loud and dangerous group of people out there who think that all old vehicles should be recycled. They want us in public transport, electric cars and/or bicycles. As a group, we are a strong force to fight to save the hobby. We need to keep the politicians believing that we carry a lot of votes.