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To: Lane3 who wrote (180477)	9/24/2006 6:28:02 PM
From: Lady Lurksalot	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794309

Lane3, Good points! I remember that from the book. I also recall some full-sized Buicks and their O rings being taken to task. I never did understand the immense popularity of the Ford Mustang. But then, being a hard-wired Mercury Cougar aficionado could explain that failing on my part. <g> - Holly

To: Lane3 who wrote (180477)	9/24/2006 6:53:31 PM
From: RinConRon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794309

The Corvair occupied chapter one of the book and wasn't mentioned afterwards. The Mustang got several chapters and much worse criticism but they were in the middle of the book. I guess lots of folks just read the first chapter. At the time it was the most successful model introduction in history. It may still be. I don't think Nader's or anyone else's criticism could have stemmed the stampede for the "Pony Car." It was Lee Iaccoca's brainchild and made his whole career. I preferred Corvettes myself, but I could understand the Mustang's popularity. If I remember correctly the price for a bare bones model was $1795 at it's introduction in April 1964. It appealed to people who thought they were buying a real sports car on the cheap.