Velo Sprout
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The 1970's oil crisis brought us Vega's, Pintos, Gremlins, Ford Couriers, and Chevy LUV's, along with the national 55 mph speed limit (just after I got my driver's license). We were told we would have no oil at all before 2000, internal combustion engines must be replaced, urban areas would be deserted because of smog, and one dollar a gallon gas was going to cripple our economy. As you know, we didn't run out of oil, and Vega's Pintos, and Gremlins are no more, while we have thrived buying vehicles we want to drive. And, driving them faster than 55 mph.
This second crisis is bringing us a unibody 2011 Explorer? It should be called the Explorer Pinto Edition. Or, perhaps the Explorer II. (remember the Mustang II, Bronco II, and LTD II?) It seems like a lot of automotive engineers aren't getting outside much, and have short memories. Bass boats, car trailers, and campers still will still need to be towed. Rural snow-drifted fields and roads still will need to be driven (and when stuck dragged out with a tractor) And, like the first oil crisis, this one too will pass.
This second crisis is bringing us a unibody 2011 Explorer? It should be called the Explorer Pinto Edition. Or, perhaps the Explorer II. (remember the Mustang II, Bronco II, and LTD II?) It seems like a lot of automotive engineers aren't getting outside much, and have short memories. Bass boats, car trailers, and campers still will still need to be towed. Rural snow-drifted fields and roads still will need to be driven (and when stuck dragged out with a tractor) And, like the first oil crisis, this one too will pass.
