If it was a mechanical linkage on the Toy, all you'd have to do is check the return spring and lube all moving parts. And, if you're me, you'd need to pull the floor mat down to the base of the accelerator pedal. No floor mat fasteners in the "good old" days.
But, like you, I'm stuck in my 67 and 69 Mopar muscle cars!
I'll to that!
Gimmee some 427 and some real 426 hemi any day. Cars today? You barely have to know how to drive!!