In an earlier article, the author spoke about the standard of living and wages in the 1980s. In that year, the famous 10,000 families appeared. Today, we talk about the number of cars in the 1980s. Seriously, in the mid-1980s, if anyone owned a santana car, it would be a local presence. In other words, the families who owned santana were equivalent to the billionaires now, even one step above the billionaires. Today we will talk about this。
First, let's talk about car development. In the late nineteenth century, with the development and spread of the second scientific and technological revolution, internal combustion engines began to be used in large quantities and into people's lives. Subsequently, a new mode of transport emerged, namely, cars. The car was first created, mainly by german and american products. Subsequently, products from other countries emerged. Japanese cars, for example, currently dominate. In the 1980s, our people were envious of the cars of western families when they watched various western cinemas. At that time, the lives of our people were not wealthy, and if anyone owned a car, it was a symbol of strength. Next, let's talk about chinese auto development。
In the 1980s, the material base was not yet rich and people were not well off. Most people go out, they're bicycles or carriages. In the 1980s, many rural families raised mules or donkeys for use in pulling cars or farming. At that time, bicycles also needed license plates. The author is very impressed with these. In the author's childhood, both parents worked on bicycles. The author's grandfather raised two mules at home. In 1978, with the development of reform and opening up, our economy began to develop continuously. The lives of the population have gradually improved, and if anyone has a motorcycle, it is essentially one of the richest in the area. For example, the families with motorcycles in the 1980s were basically the same as the current audi or mercedes or bmw。
Let's take a look at the prices of the 1980s, when about 0. 12 pounds of rice and about 0. 95 pounds of pork. Because of the relatively low level of prices, the currency with the largest face value at that time was $10. For example, in 1983, when the public security authorities blocked the brothers in the northeast, the brothers in their bags cleared 10 large bills of one colour. Don't underestimate $10, the purchasing power of $10 was stronger than the 100 dollar bill. The author's father, who served in the naval forces in the early 1980s, recalled that his salary at that time was only $14 per month. As reform and openness advanced, some began to go to sea to do business, becoming the first to be rich。
In the 1980s, a million-dollar statement emerged. So, how much is it worth? According to some agencies, the figure for the first half of the 1980s was $10,000, or more than $2. 5 million in 2020. In fact, this is almost the standard when prices and wages are increased. At present, if a family has more than 2 million operating funds, it is definitely the standard middle class. In the 1980s, a number of people, after a series of efforts, have gone beyond middle class standards to become the first generation of rich people. With increased financial resources, people began to pursue quality of life, in addition to food and transportation. That year, the santana car became the standard in the rich circles。
If anyone owned a santana or beijing jeep, it would be one of the symbols of the local dirtbags. So, how much does a santana car cost? In 1985, a santana car was sold in the country for more than 200,000 yuan. For the average family at the time, 200,000 is astronomical. According to the author's mother's recollection, her salary was only $60. Even at the floor of $200,000, it is equivalent to over $50 million today. What is the concept of 50 million yuan? Apart from a few cities in the north, which are deep in the north, other cities in the country, be they large flats or villas, are largely casual, without selective pressure。
If the ordinary three-bedrooms are purchased, it will be possible to purchase approximately 20 to 30 units, depending on the cost of the rooms in the municipalities. What if we buy cars? Whether it is bentley, rolls, mabah, or all kinds of high-level motor vehicles, $50 million is largely easy to handle, and more than one. In other words, in the 1980s, families who could afford santana were basically the first team in the area. At the time, the author's distant relatives did include a man who was driving santana. The old family has been preaching how powerful he was, and the author was too young to feel it. Now remember, it's amazing. Since santana was affordable in the 1980s, the assets are certainly more than a million, equivalent to more than 250 million today, or even higher. There are a lot of stories about the 1980s, and the authors are talking to you in later articles。
