Wally is looking for a car but Eddie is looking with him. There is one other problem, Wally needs his dad's approval. Wally is making a list of pros and cons as to why he needs a car, so far, he has the pros. It's dinner time and Wally is hoping to bring up the topic of his buying a car; he finally gets his in and gets a surprise. Ward says Wally can buy a car but there are conditions: Ward gets car approval, and Wally finds out how much insurance will cost. Turns out the car insurance is almost as expensive as the $220 car Wally has an eye on.
Time for bed. Ward checks in with Wally and finds out he did a quote. Ward is willing to help Wally out, but he has to keep grades up and Ward still gets some say. First stop, the bomb that Wally has held for a $5 deposit. Ward looks at Franks $220 bomb and checks the wheel for play, the springs which are in bad shape; and the car has a problem when getting started, it burns oil and the engine overheats. No bomb for Wally. Frank gives Wally back his $5 deposit. Frank feels he will have better luck selling to a kid whose father is out of town.
Used car lot time. The first salesman gives Ward the bum's rush. A quick good-bye and explanation to Wally as why. After checking out a number of cars and lots, Ward finds a car that isn't a beauty by any standard, but it appears safe. Mr. Nelson, the dealer, seems fair: Ward can take it to his mechanic for a once over, and after a week Wally can exchange it with any other car on the lot. Wally has a car. Hey, it's also a convertible. Ward's mechanic gives it an OK for safety, if not looks.
That night Wally takes mom and dad out for dinner in his new car. It does need seat covers, a paint job, new springs in the seats, a working radio, and a door that doesn't stick, but Wally's proud of it. As the Cleavers pull away, the neighbors shake their heads. Poor Ward, they thought he was doing well at his company.
Back safely at home, Beaver comments that the restaurant must have been full, otherwise why did they put Wally's car in the alley out of site. Wally acknowledges to Ward that the car has some problems, but he's really grateful that his dad helped him buy the best car he could for $185. Ward is really pleased that Wally thanked him for his help.
I think every boy can remember his first car and the episodes brings back memories of both being the son and then the dad. It also reminds me of a few cars I had. One was an old SAAB that ran. It was an eyesore. I had a friend who would ask if I was picking him up for a ride to work, that I park a few houses down from his. He would walk down so his neighbors wouldn't see him getting in.
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