A Sense of Style In the era of IKEA, it’s easy to forget what artistry looks like. Mass, low-cost production may have its advantages, but aesthetics are rarely one of them. It’s no less true for cars. Modern cars may be sleek and scientifically aerodynamic, but they lack the personality of vintage cars. Even when mass produced, vintage cars still featured less automation and less materials science in their construction. That often resulted in cars that felt more hand-crafted — the car equivalent of that antique piece of furniture handed down by your relatives.