Feelings on 4spd vs. auto

I think the old idea that 4 spd cars are worth more is exactly that..an "old" idea..The guys that grew up with these types of cars are now older, in some cases much older...do they want to cruise in a car with a mechanical clutch? In some ways I actually prefer the auto from a collectibility standpoint..ie: less breakage, better chance of having original drivetrain, typically more options since the typical buyer had more money to spend when they bought the cars in the first place. I was just curious as to what the "gang" thought..