In general, cars were much more expensive in the early 1900s than they are today. This was due to a number of factors, including the high cost of manufacturing cars and the limited number of vehicles produced. As the automotive industry grew and production methods became more efficient, the price of cars began to decline. By the 1950s, a new car could be purchased for as little as $1,000.
Here are some specific examples of car prices from the olden days:
* 1885: Karl Benz's Patent-Motorwagen, which is considered to be the first automobile, cost about 600 German gold marks, or about $1,000.
* 1900: The Oldsmobile Curved Dash, which was an early model of the first mass-produced car, had a base price of $650.
* 1913: The Ford Model T, which became the most popular car in the world, had a base price of $850.
* 1925: The Chevrolet Superior, which was a mid-range car, had a base price of $525.
* 1935: The Ford V-8, which was a popular luxury car, had a base price of $690.
It is important to note that these prices are not adjusted for inflation. In other words, the $1,000 that a car cost in 1900 would be worth much more than $1,000 today.
Despite the high prices, cars were still considered a luxury item in the early days of the automotive industry. It was not until the 1950s and 1960s that cars began to become affordable for the average person.
