why were more people buying cars

Question 1

affordable - give example

Answer 1

The mini 1959 designed by Alec Issigonis cost less than £500 to buy and was incredibly fuel-efficient compared to larger cars

Question 2

reasons why cars more popular

Answer 2

-affordable
-comfortable and personal means of travel
-easy to park
-status symbol
-thrill of speed

Question 3

comfortable + personal means of travel even for whole family e.g

Answer 3

cars like Austin 1100, launched in 1962= spacious + had hydrolastic fluid suspension = smoother ride

Question 4

status symbol

Answer 4

even small cars showed family to be relatively affluent

Question 5

thrill of speed

Answer 5

E-type jaguar launched in 1961 popular because of 150mph speed
-advertising of fuel cars as powerful encouraged car purchase