Chester Le Street, Front Street c.1955
Photo ref:
C246009
More about this scene
We can see from the size of the bus queues that private car ownership was still something of a novelty. In 1954, sales of new cars in the UK totalled 394,362, with just 4660 imported cars. In 1955 sales were 511,420 with 11,131 imports, but growth was stymied by Government interference. Purchase tax on new cars was increased from 50 to 60 per cent, and purchasers were required to pay a deposit of 15 per cent and the balance over two years.
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