Resistance to the Purchase of Foreign Cars during the 1950s
Hi folks -- there was quite a persistent resistance to the purchase of foreign cars by many Americans during the 1950s. Later, I remember quite well my cousin arguing with me about the lack of reliability and availability of parts when I considered buying a used MGA during the mid-1960s.
Here is an excerpt from a letter to the Editor of Speed Age, January 1953:
Glossary for the potential owner of a foreign car:
Please don't touch the car -- You don't look prosperous enough.
Can't get enough of them -- Dealer's Car.
Needs a slight adjustment -- Anything falling off or a part.
Filter cartridge -- Expecting them in.
Spare Bulbs and gaskets -- Expecting them in.
Spark plugs -- Just sold the last set.
This guy is a foreign car expert -- He reads Autocar.
He takes his time and does a good job -- See your banker again.
She'll be OK now -- You won't get home.
Here is an excerpt from a letter to the Editor of Speed Age, January 1953:
Glossary for the potential owner of a foreign car:
Please don't touch the car -- You don't look prosperous enough.
Can't get enough of them -- Dealer's Car.
Needs a slight adjustment -- Anything falling off or a part.
Filter cartridge -- Expecting them in.
Spare Bulbs and gaskets -- Expecting them in.
Spark plugs -- Just sold the last set.
This guy is a foreign car expert -- He reads Autocar.
He takes his time and does a good job -- See your banker again.
She'll be OK now -- You won't get home.
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