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rollinsorchards
Posted 3/27/2017 16:38 (#5926306 - in reply to #5925729)
Subject: RE: Model T experts


Garland Maine
Was your uncle a farmer at that point? A quick google search shows:

In 1924 the base price of a model T was $300

Wheat prices in 1924 rose from around a dollar a bushel up over $1.50 due to poor crop in Canada. So 200 bushels of wheat would buy a Model T free and clear.


For comparison with inflation that $300 car would cost $3500 roughly today, or 833 bushels of wheat. Of course a $3500 new vehicle today is a stripped down utv, but I suppose that is probably comparable in power, comfort, and function.

Edited by rollinsorchards 3/27/2017 16:48
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