Bella1: I bought a new Ford 4x4 V-8 pickup truck every two years from 1970 to 1974 - If I recall correctly that 1974 Ford F-250 4x4 with heavy duty axles and oil bath air cleaner was right at $4,000.00 then - out in "taxington" $4,000.00 wouldn't even cover the sales tax on a new Ford F-250 4x4 V-8 today!
Yep times are changed and our money is not anywhere near as worthful as it was in the 1970's.
Aaaahhhh..... for the good old days.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy