AH--a 1947 Plymouth. That was the first car my family ever owned. Total cost (I think I recall) approx. $800.00. )K 1947 dollars when you could rent a 2 bedroom apartment in NYC (Bronx) for 75.00 a month (with a 2 month concession).

But the car---great options--for 50.00 extra you got the de-luxe model. That meant it had the radio, a heater (hanging under the dash), and---tara===tara----a chrome strip on the side of the car. We sprung for it---and a jealous friend of mine held his hand on the antenna when my dad showed him the radio---and he said--I recall--ha-doesn;t even work.   Nice guy.   They did not have a car. I am happy to report that he now owns much property in Dallas.

Driving the car was a blast--especially in the snow. I learned never to park on a dead end street with a female companion--needed all kinds of help to get out since the wheels just kept spinning and many a push was needed.

I have reminisced---hope your radio works. It took forever to warm up.

Bill Hahn