COFFEE TALK for Monday February 14, 2022

George Schire · 2022-02-14T09:06:17Z

First off, WELCOME to "COFFEE TALK". A NEW weekday talking topic while sipping your first cup of java for the day. Getting the ball rolling with the question, "WHO WON THE PRODUCTION WAR?" Was it CHEVROLET or FORD? When I was growing up as a kid in the 50's and 60's my dad used to call them "Bread & Butter Cars". He told me that most average people bought a Chevy or a Ford. Being young, I don't recall that I understood at the time what, "most average people" meant, but one thing I did know was that I saw more Chevy's and Ford's on the streets and in our neighborhood than any other brands. I learned later in life that not only did Chevy and Ford produce more cars than those other brands, I also figured out what my dad meant by "Bread & Butter Cars". They were cars that most people (the "average" people) could afford. Another thing I learned as I got older was that Chevy and Ford always battled for the Number One spot in sales. Usually Chevy edged out Ford, who ultimately would be Number Two, so I determined by that simple fact, that Chevy and Ford must be the two best cars. I noticed that close behind in both the production and sales races, Plymouth seemed to occupy the Number Three spot. Not always, but most often. With Chevy always touted as the "Heartbeat of America" and Henry Ford always boasting that there was, "A Ford for every Pocketbook", I deduced my dad was correct, "average people" bought a Chevy or a Ford. What do you think? As you ponder that question, pour another cup of coffee and enjoy your day!

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16/02/2022 9:58 am

Posted by: @georgeschire

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Hey, I'd like to relive in any era than the one we're in right now. In all my 70 years on the planet, I've never seen our country more divided and hateful.

You and me both George......send me back the the 1950s please. It had its issues too of course but I would much prefer it.

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