indestructible items that I still use: my grandfather had winter boots made, in the 1940s. I just wore them over the holidays, nothing is sturdier, warmer, and comfier in below-freezing weather (a fortnight in a cold place being my idea of a getaway from balmy SoCal). my other grandfather made pocket knives, using steel and horn, and they are more reliable than any other pocket knives I've ever had; these are even older than the boots. I like my e38 BMW because it never exhibits the finicky character of my other car (an 09 GTI), so it's come to the point where the old car is a daily driver and the GTI is used a lot less... other great products that have way outlasted their expected lifespan: in 1986 I built a pair of speakers that my brother still rocks, no fixes needed. he also still uses the technics gear I bought that year. and I own a wristwatch (which I don't wear, though) that was made in the 1930s and works flawlessly. I also have some sports coats that are from the 1950s and in perfect shape - whether Harris tweed, or wool, they fit and look fresh. of course, in CA weather they see no use at all.
