Always thought the "birth year Dunhill" was a cool concept so when I came across an "unsmoked" 1976 on fleabay a few years ago I couldn't pass it up.
On a side note, I haven't popped my pipe smoking cherry yet, but that itch is getting stronger and I think that day will be coming soon. Got a MM cob, Czech tool, and some OTC baccy ready to go to start and practice the basics. (packing, lighting, smoking)