About ten years ago, the United States FDA raised its recommended daily adult dosage of vitamin D to 1000 International Units (IU). Seems that Americans are just a little too good about avoiding the sun—nature’s best source of vitamin D. Apparently we’ve taken to heart the warnings about the dangers of excessive exposure to the sun—so now we take our vitamin D orally.
Back in the Sixties, folks didn’t worry so much about the ill effects of prolonged sun exposure. It was more or less understood that sunshine and fresh air were among the healthier things we might expose ourselves to.
And folks of an automotive bent would find a fine collection of vehicles well suited to let the sun shine in. Here please find the five finest—or at least most-expensive—American convertibles available in 1969.
The 5 Most-Expensive American Convertibles of 1969
Cadillac DeVille: $5887
Length: 225 inches
Wheelbase: 129 inches
Most-expensive option: automatic air conditioning ($515)
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight: $4702
Length: 224 inches
Wheelbase: 127 inches
Most-expensive option: air conditioning ($422)
The 5 Most-Expensive American Wagons of 1972
Buick Electra 225: $4625
Length: 225 inches
Wheelbase: 126 inches
Most-expensive option: air conditioning ($422)
Chrysler 300: $4430
Length: 225 inches
Wheelbase: 124 inches
Most-expensive option: dual air conditioning ($636)
Chevrolet Corvette: $4420
Length: 183 inches
Wheelbase: 98 inches
Most-expensive option: 427-cubic-inch “L71” V8 ($415)