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1001183-MaryKate-BartonMaryKate Barton  |  About 8 month(s) ago



In 1955, a gallon of gas cost 29 cents. That meant, 5 bucks filled your tank, and left enough change for a Coke and a candy bar. And you didn't pump it yourself. A young man cleaned your windshield and checked your oil, while calling you "Sir" or "Ma'am".
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Reply by 1001110-Dixie-RoseDixie Rose    About 8 month(s) ago
Wow! I can't even imagine that.
Reply by 1001115-Ricky-RobbinsRicky Robbins    About 8 month(s) ago
I can' t either Dixie. Perhaps we were both born in the wrong years.
Reply by 1001180-Roger-DuncanRoger Duncan    About 8 month(s) ago
A few days ago, I read somewhere that the cost of 29 cents in 1955, adjusted for inflation to today's dollars, was actually more expensive. However, people were happier then, and didn't have the money problems people have today.
Reply by 1001067-Margie-OlaMargie Ola    About 8 month(s) ago
The places where people went to get gas were called "filling stations". Later, they were called "gas stations". Today, they are called "convenience stores". This is contradictory. There was convenience in 1955, but not today.
Reply by 1001186-Jack-OdenJack Oden    About 8 month(s) ago
If someone working at a convenience store called me "Sir", I'd probably have a heart attack.
Reply by 1001117-Curt-ChanceCurt Chance    About 8 month(s) ago
Don't worry Jack. You're safe. That is not likely to happen.
Reply by 1001182-Deanna-OwensDeanna Owens    About 8 month(s) ago
My Dad told me, in the old days, the places where you went to get gas would give away free gifts if you bought a certain number of gallons. Some of the gifts were, kitchen knives, glassware, dishware, and toys.
Reply by 1001181-BillieMax-ClementsBillieMax Clements    About 8 month(s) ago
I've heard this too. It was to encourage repeat business to complete sets or collections. Fill up 5 more times, and you will have the complete collection of 6 steak knives. Compared with today's standards, this seems too good to be true.