My definition of "Old School" relates to the technology and therefore how it drives. For me does it have, 1 Electronic Traction Control 2 Has it go so complicated that the ECU's have a "Slow Down" or Engine Management Light" that can come on to warn you of impending doom 3 Are all the electronics on a Canbus system. All of these reflect the "Modernity" of the car design and how it feels to drive (the more "Systems" it has to "Help" the driver - the less involving it is to drive = less fun).
Some cars might have one of the above but still feel Old School , but from my experience two or all of the above = modern, so the driver isnt in full control.
I totally get why some people enjoy driving an older car with none of the above, as the driving experience can be more satisfying.
I am not knocking Francis older car as its well looked after, but can you imagine retrofitting some modern electronics to the car ? It would light the dash up like a Christmas tree, warning of impending doom, with warnings that everything is about to explode/fall off :laugh:. Meanwhile without the modern electronics Francis remains oblivious to imminent nuclear Armageddon under the bonnet :laugh: and can enjoy driving his car for many many years.