[Sea Parrot]

In 1962 we had a family of three, I was making couple bucks an hour and thought I picking in tall cotton. In 1963 we bought our first new car, a Plymouth Valiant, $1700.00 out the door.

[goat granny]

The first house we bought in 1960 was a 3 bedroom 1000 sq. foot ranch and it cost $12,900.00 Had to put 3000 down (borrowed and repaid) house payment was 56.00 a month.

Preggies with #6 had to move. 1800 sq. foot colonial on an extra large lot in subdivision. 4 bedroom, living room, family room, dining room and large eat in kitchen 1 1/2 baths, full basement and attached garage for 19,900.00 that was in the mid 60's...Cannot get a car for that now...mortgage at 6% 30 years. Payments were 89.00 dollars a month...

[BwanaNdege]

During my Senior year in High School my Mom bought a ‘65 Valiant 170 Slant 6, 3-speed manual, with optional heater and AM radio for $2400, tax, tag, delivery & rubber floor mats in late 1964.

Y’all got a great deal at $1700!