I've learned something...and yes I retained my vision.
I drove a brand new ford taurus...very nice car...gadgets galore...but my right knee hits the center pedestal, the gearshift area..and it hurts.
so I just drove my 20 year old plymouth acclaim, with the gear shift on the steering wheel. And boy was it comfortable.
so...either build the old planes and cars again...same way, or I'm sticking with the old stuff and getting a proper mechanic.