goodie

an oldie but (a) goodie

1. Something that was created a relatively long time ago but which is still excellent by today's standard. Ah, the White Album—that's an oldie but goodie! Here, try this book. It's an oldie but a goodie.
2. A person who is advanced in years but is very likable, reliable, helpful, etc. I'm giving you a desk next to Martin. He's an oldie but goodie who will help show you the ropes. A: "You're an oldie but a goodie, Aunt Lily!" B: "Hey, I'm not old!"
See also: but, goodie, oldie
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

oldie but goodie

n. something (or even someone) that is old but still likable. Mary is an oldie but goodie. I’m glad she’s still around.
See also: but, goodie, oldie
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • an oldie but (a) goodie
  • oldie
  • oldie but goodie
  • excellent
  • Excellent!
  • greatest thing since indoor plumbing
  • greatest thing since sliced bread
  • greatest thing since sliced bread, the
  • sliced bread
  • the greatest thing since indoor plumbing
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