just got the PG Classic woodgrain. I think it looks great. It is more glossy than your 34yr old one, and why that is I have a thought on. I have had 2 original ralley panels. On both of my originals, there appered to be some kind of a clear coating applied to to it. I think that coating is some type of protectant, and it also dulls the finish. As the panel ages I bet it gets duller. But anyway, here is some pics of the new one. the pic with 2 switch panels shows an OEM one next to the PG Classic one. On that OEM one, I washed off that clear coat I was mentioning before. Once that is off, you see it is almost the same sheen.
I have seen the decal ones also, and that looks good also. The decal ones are duller than the PG classic, and the woodgrain is a little different. Seems that people who have used that are having issues with it lasting though.