Gary,
As a comparison, I have copy of an original bill sale from 4/66. This car
had a/c as an option. I have a copy of the BMC bulletin announcing a/c at a
cost of 385.They certainly made a bit of profit on this option. This car was
purchased in Fla.
BRG-1966
Base(incl Prep) $3592
AM/FM Blaupunkt $195
Hard Top $225
Chrome Wires $275
A/C $545
Wood Wheel $ 93
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$4925
Ken
In a message dated 3/23/2009 10:49:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gbrierton@hotmail.com writes:
according to Road & Track, 2/65, a new BJ 8 was list = $3,699. Included in
list price - overdrive, wire wheels, heater, windscreen washer, adjustable
steering column, seat belt anchors. This road test also states an "as tested"
price of 3828, possibly for tonneau and/or seat belts.
My first car, a BJ 8 purchased in Rockford, IL on 4/1965 cost $3,870 - $320
discount (?) + $154 tax = $3,704 and included tonneau, wires, seatbelts, etc.
so...$3,699 - $2,985 = only $714, but is a percent increase of 23.9%. I have
no idea how to adjust the two prices for inflation.
GaryB
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