It was 1976. The prices were a lot higher compared to your adventures but not too bad. It was on that trip I figured out Back Bacon was what we in the states call Canadian bacon (A major cultural fact).

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.