However that is precisely the point: You could have bought a more modern car where spare parts are easy to get, but you chose one that hit a soft spot.
Actually, I picked the Beetle because it has a huge aftermarket and parts are quite easy (and inexpensive) to get. I liked my '64 Volvo way better, but parts were nonexistent. I love going off topic.
edit: and redrumloa is correct, of course, it's a 1973.