CARS OF THE 20'S

THE NEW CRAZE

• Car production was just beginning
• Therefore everyone wanted one
• It was a symbol of having money
• It went along with the glitzy time period
• Many new styles of cars were being produced

THE RELEVANCE

• Ford was the major dealer of the time
• New companies jumped on the opportunity
• There were more models available for average americans

GATSBY CORRELATION

• With the new styles there is still a higher end model
• All classes could afford a car but more money more accesories
• Shiny, leather, and chrome are some accesories for the rich

HOW DID THE CAR IMPROVE SOCIAL STATUS

• It was a way to get to parties
• A way to travel to exotic places
• Gives them the option to be spontaneous
• Freedom

GATSBY'S CAR

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