That's the truth. I've got stoves going back to the 50's that work as well or better than anything new and it's just plain fun to fire 'em up. The Sveas, R-8's, Peak 1's, all get taken out still, just because it's fun to watch them go. Age has nothing to do with it.
I still would love to see a Titanium Svea or R-8 someday...it would revitalize the design.

I also still use an old Texsport dome tent I found blowing across the desert floor in 1984, and it was old then! Patched it up, replaced the fiberglass with aluminum poles, and it's still my go-to car camper-festival tent.

Since I make or modify much of my stuff, there really isn't a such a thing as 'old' gear. If it works, and fits the need, I use it. If it withstands the test of time, so much the better.