Replies to post #63 on American Cars of 1958

[Monksdream]

Good luck with the book.

1953 was the first year of the Packard Caribbean. Note the increase in the bumper and grill -- all that chromed steel. Since the materials were cheap after the war the car makers competed with each other to produce the most ornate and massive front and rear bumpers.

[mick]

agree, my 1st job 0.75 , wife 0.65 , real job 1957 $1.65, then the army 3.00 a day ?????