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My dad told me I could buy any car I could afford. He gave me a interest free loan. I wanted a new 911, but settled on a $600 1960 VW bug with a tired 36 HP engine.
I just did the inflation calculator. $600 back then is $3,600 today. A decent running beater can be had today for that and it would likely have a gas gauge, the ability to out accelerate a fully loaded 18 wheeler, and a top speed way over 65 MPH of my old bug. Of course back then I could stop at the gas station and the attendant would pump the gas, check the oil, check the tires ask about the family and wash the windshield for $3 or less for a fill-up. The first time I had to pay three whole dollars I was outraged.
I sold that bug for $650 and bought a brand new 60 HP 1973 bug.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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