We‘re glad that most people don’t wait 33 years to buy their first Volkswagen.
But Albert Gillis did, and maybe he had the right idea all along.
He didn‘t buy a new car for 33 years because he didn’t happen to need one.
He and his 1929 Model A Ford did just fine be each other.
He always did his own repairs and even jacked it up at night to save the tires.
When he needed a new car last year, he went out and bought a Volkswagen.
“I heard they hold up.” he explained.
Does he like the VW?
Mr. Gillis is 78, a Justice of the Peace, and not given to hasty decisions.
“Your inspectors sure do a good job of inspecting,” was as far as he would go.
But he did mention that he and Mrs. Gillis took a trip for their 54th anniversary.
They drove 6,750 miles and spent $62 on gas and 55￠ on oil.
“I didnt think they were supposed to burn oil.” he said.