Winston wrote:
Christopher Tidy wrote:

I know this is coming rather late in the thread, but can anyone think
of specific examples of older products that were junk?

Many thanks,

Chris

1980 Chevrolet El Camino

1) Never idled properly as manufactured.

2) Rumor had it that you had to disconnect the 'smog' computer to
get it to run smoothly. Then mileage suffered (14 MPG!)

3) Transmission meltdown at ~45,000 mi.

Many other minor glitches and gotchas.

Oh yes, the truck Gene Hackman drives in the film Enemy Of The State?
Cool looking truck, even if it was unreliable.

Actually, I was thinking of products from the '50s or earlier, if anyone
can remember?

Best wishes,

Chris