What is all this crap about 62 year old design?
The original BE36 came out in 1968...that is 40 years. The basic airframe hasn't changed in that time but everything else about it has...engine/prop/avionics/interior layout...so the shell design hasn't changed? Probably because it was near perfect...those features that were deemed less than as good as they could be were changed in 1980..the throw over yoke and ergonomically less than wonderfull engine control layout.
It is still in prodUction because it is a GREAT aircraft...if the V35 was still being built you might have an argument for a '62 year old design' but it isn't because it, while very sexy to look at, was not a great aeroplane.
What has come along that is as good or better, on any level, than an A36?
That goes as fast and carries as much and is built as strongly and that has the safety features?
A Cirrus?
Good aeroplane but it has the same engine/prop and avionics and 2 less seats...it's a little faster and that is all...the BRS is interesting but I don't find it compelling. The only thing 'modern' about the Cirrus is the airframe construction materials.
And don't say C210...they predate the A36.