I remember 12.9 cents a gallon, Eisenhower was president.
Rode the bike today, under 40 degrees, a little chilly but 75 MPG.
Paid a penny a mile in 1968, less than 5 cents a mile today. $5 a gallon at 75-80 MPG, still better than working for $22.79 for 40 hours take home pay and 32 cents a gallon.
regards
Mech
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