Cruise-O-Matic: Part Twelve

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My parents

friends had a 1975 Cadillac sedan DeVille in that claret red color. With all the bad quality rap going around those days, I recall they told us they went over it with a fine tooth comb the week thy got it, and found nothing wrong.
The same with my cousins 1975 Ford Elite.
While my dads '75 Buick Century wagon had no mechanical issues other than the air conditioner thermal limit fuse often blew, it had a paint bubble on the roof, and the front seat back was crooked on one side a little. It wasn't uncomfortable, just noticeable with the center arm rest down.
It was a very quiet car when I learned to drive in it.
My mom liked it a lot more over their worn out '67 Electra 430 hog. My dad kept the '65 sport wagon with the 322 until he got the '78 Electra used in 1980.
 
Just my taste in car design, but for me all the "magic" dwindled quickly after 1972.
I disliked the shorter wheelbases, lack of horsepower, and those "5 mph" bumpers.

After 1973, I started to have more interest in Mercedes and Jags as far as design, style and looks.

I still miss the "Land Yacht" Lincoln Town Cars, Buick 225s and the Rivieras.

Although they got 8-12 feet to the gallon, the luxury was Top Drawer. Even my friends Mom's 1970 Buick Estate Wagon was beautifully appointed for a Station Wagon.

And as always, Thank You Louis for taking the time to find these treasured photos and ads
 
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