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Automobile Enthusiasts

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1. Yeah, back in 1964 a new one was less than $4000 IIRC

Wed Aug 28, 2019, 01:08 PM

Aug 2019

then came the Vietnam War, and all hell broke loose on inflation.

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Found the window sticker from my 1976 Corvette. Thought you [View all] sinkingfeeling Aug 2019 OP

Yeah, back in 1964 a new one was less than $4000 IIRC at140 Aug 2019 #1

Less than $10K! Jacoby365 Aug 2019 #2

Found this one from the NCCA National Convention in 1980. sinkingfeeling Aug 2019 #5

That was a real expensive car back then! Freddie Aug 2019 #3

Mmmm ... my 77 Buick Regal was $6000.00 Auggie Aug 2019 #4

$45,000 in 2019 dollars, adjusted for inflation. stopbush Aug 2019 #6

Cheapest 2019 Vette starts at $55,900. sinkingfeeling Aug 2019 #7