This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
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Saturday, February 18, 2023
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL -- Secure, Serene, Understated
Conspicuous consumption and white privilege during a decade of stagflation, high unemployment, and two energy crises. It was an object of desire -- although I like my R 107 because of engineering, build quality, and thoughtful ergonomics. I am trying to understand my attraction to this car. Perhaps because it represents some sort of success from a decade that was for me struggle. And somehow I came out of it fine, albeit years removed from the 1970s.
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