My dad bought a 6 cyl '59 Chevy Bel Air. I remember it distinctly as possibly the worst driving vehicle I ever drove. Poor directional stability, slow mushy steering, rolled like a canoe in turns, uncomfortable seats, and amazingly poor build quality and paint. Very tiring to drive (I made one longish trip in it). So, I for one, didn't mind seeing the one in the movie head for the crusher.
Remember that some of the old cars were crap when they were new and now they are really old crap.
John