The first time I went to the Colorado Cog (now Steamboat) Rally, an Eagle was the 0 or 00 car (it tests the course to see if it is safe and clear before the real competitors take the course). It was remarkably capable, and was holding its own with the modern Mitsus and Subarus on those dirt roads.
Plus, I have to admit, I've got a special place in my heart for vehicles that look strange... There's got to be a reason I own both a GC6 Subaru and a VX...