Really, you don't SEE the connection? Red hands are hot rod red like on a speedometer and Tach, face has the vertical lines... Looks just like the upholstery on a 69 Mach 1 or Camaro. The pushers look just like pistons and the leather strap is just like the late 60's rally straps. It screams classic car! Weather you like it or not is another issue, but having owned many classic cars, I tell you it screams classic cars. -And I like it.