RE: Oldsmobile Parade
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It always happens to me that I leave the photos on the PC or phone and it takes me a long time to make a publication. Things that only happen to us, ha, ha, ha, ha. But it's fun to reminisce and write about it.
Something peculiar is the gasoline cars. In Venezuela they have always been used, it is cheaper now, than having an electric car. This is because we have the largest oil reserves. Ironically, it also happens that there are very few mechanics for electric cars, people who buy them must go to specialized workshops.
Here the vehicle fleet is very old and people are used to this type of vehicle. However, the custom here is to buy Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet cars. Most people want pickup trucks, we call them dragons: they consume a lot of fuel. Governments seek to reduce the use of fossil fuels, but that is not the problem. The ideal is to have a fully circular economy. It is still very difficult.
PS: My grandfather had a Volkswagen Brasilia similar to the Lada.
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My country used to be in somewhat similar situation, but things have changed. There are a lot of incentives to encourage buyers to opt for electric or hybrid cars and taxes are high for diesel cars.
Electric is the future, like it or not and they are making possible to have chargers in optimal locations.
Oldies will always have a special place, but it's limited to hobby. The truth is, using an old car like these can eat you out of your budget, not to mention the performance differences.