[sphinx]

I remember being astounded on one occasion coasting into the gasoline station on fumes...and spending $17.00 to fill the tank. That was more than I had ever spent on fuel.

I can remember leaving NYC with $50 in my pocket, driving to Indiana, stopping a couple of times to eat along the way, and arriving with cash to spare.

[nascarnation]

I could almost pull that off today.

700 miles at 35 mpg, 1.89/gal = $38
The two meals would have to be from the dollar menu though.

[Blue Jays]

Very nice! Good travel story.
I recall diesel models from the 1980s getting crazy mileage back in the day.