1973 Press Photo Edmund Shifter, auto mechanic works on a car - noc51274

Auto mechanic Edmund Shifter Sr., says that before the gadget-prone era, a repairman could adjust brakes or tune an engine in about two hours. "Today it takes an hour just to put in new plugs. Engine parts are harder to reach in new cars, requiring more time and, therefore, higher labor costs. The 1969 car had seen better days. A veteran of 100,000 miles, its upholstery was ripped, its red paint was chippin

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.