Barrie Historical Newspaper Archive

Barrie Examiner, 31 May 1979, p. 18

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2A thoexamher Thursdaymy 31 1919 VON SF VAPE SEER sum SM AKEWS Radio revolution Car way of life to most Canadians Jean Sibelius the noted Fin nish composer once remarked No one ever built monument to critic While Sibelius ob viously wasnt referring to mat ters concerning the automobile his observation could well be applied to the current state of thecar Whilé The ve IC has been attacked by detractors as an environmental menace safe ty hazard too expensive to buy and maintain one fact remains indisputable No single inven tion of mankind has so revolu gigfled the way of life of an en nation Car shapes very warp and woof of life Our economy is so dominated by the car that drop in pro duction has shattering effects on our standard of living The very warp and woof of our lives are shaped by the car from where we live and work to how we spend our free time In these times when car ownership has often been greater financial burden than most of us like when one con siders the alternative the car is still bargain To the man or woman cooped up in the office or shop all week long that weekend spin to the beach or campground has value far beyond dollars and cents And that wellearned vacation by car is an ex perience few of us care to forego whatever the expense or other sacrifice Fortunately most of us who are concerned with cutting vacation expenses and travel can take some positive action this year before embarking on our carbome trips As sure as youre going to buy post cards to send home to Aunt Emma youre going to be huy ing lots of gasoline If you invest in tuneup before you leave you may possibly save enough on gas bills to pay for the service on the course of long trip Also before you leave on your trip take inventory of items you may have neglected on your car Things to check Before you leave What shape are your tires in If you feel they may need replacement the time to do it is now when you can shop for the best prices Mu AJAAAAAMMAA BARIE IVEACAR 43 Essa Rd Barrie Phone 7266474 In contrast to the current topofthellne AMFM stereo radio with quad tape top the new PhilcoFord electronic radio eliminates the sliderule dial and projecting knobs and buttons in favor of an electronic digital display of AM or FM frequency and memory touchbuttons The electronic radio introduced on certain 1979 Ford of Canada models represents the first maior appearance change in car radios since introduction of pushbut ton tuning 40 years ago Steering Glass Brakes Exhaust System Battery lO Headlights Mirrors ll Rear Lights Tires FRIVACATION SAFETY MAINTENANCE 12 Tum Signals Horn 13 Warning Flashers Windshield Wipers and Washers 14 Side Marker Lights chevroletoidsmobilecadillac paui sadion motors inc

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