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Hitting the Gas to Class

The Lucky Accident

Automobiles have always been—in no particular order— necessities, toys, and the source of headaches.

1973 car

Students leave the dorms at the end of spring semester. (Copyright Illini Media / 1973 Illio)

1973 car

Some cars in the 1970s were big as boats; others were not. (Copyright Illini Media / 1974 Illio)

1974 motorcycle

The original caption for this photo read: “You certainly can meet the nicest people on a Honda.” (Copyright Illini Media / 1964 Illio)