Re: Now ask me why ...
I tube/walk in central London, ta you very much. If I need other transportation, I'll use the two wheeled variety. The tree-fern powered bikes are also all pre 1970. But thanks for asking.
What costs more environmentally: Building from scratch and then driving a brand new vehicle 100,000 miles, or restoring an older vehicle with modern enhancements & driving it 100,000 miles? I honestly don't know, but I've been told that recycling is good for the planet since I were a nipper ...
Besides, they truly don't make 'em like they used to ...