"Nothing "desirable" about any of that stuff." Of course, ... not to us old timers that valued all the upgrades back in the day. However, if you were a young guy, looking at the world with fresh eyes, the fact that these items are very different from current cars may have an appeal, just because they now stand out. Some folks will gravitate toward them.
I like everything about this car. I have seen a few very nicely built Mavericks with inline sixes and bench seats. I can't wait to hear the comments when I drop that Flathead in mine.