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Tankeryanker · 01-13-2020, 09:11 AM

Comparing what they drove in the show to what is available today as something comparable what would it be?

We know that Ward has some type of professional position so it would have to be a type of car that would reflect that.

stevea · 01-13-2020, 10:14 AM

A Cadillac or a Tesla. Maybe a Buick if they're still being made.

GentlemanJim · 01-13-2020, 08:11 PM

I picture Ward driving a Volvo v60 with the T3 engine, which he is constantly puttering with to improve gas mileage.

Two vehicle family, and I picture June driving a Dodge Caravan, with a trim package.

And of course Eddie has an older motorcycle that leaves a puddle of oil everywhere he parks it.

Mr B · 01-19-2020, 05:44 PM

Since Ward always drove Chrysler products Plymouth/De Soto? Dodge etc. He would probably drive a Chrysler 300,,,,June would be in a small Crossover/SUV My guess would be an import Acura RDX or a Lexus NX.......Fred of course would drive a BMW 7 Series!!

Tankeryanker · 01-19-2020, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Since Ward always drove Chrysler products Plymouth/De Soto? Dodge etc. He would probably drive a Chrysler 300,,,,June would be in a small Crossover/SUV My guess would be an import Acura RDX or a Lexus NX.......Fred of course would drive a BMW 7 Series!!

Yes, I can see Ward in the 300. The smaller SUV would fit June as well. Ward would have the luxury and June would have the space to get the groceries and run the house.

Not so sure about Fred though. Can you see Lumpy driving that car?

stevea · 01-20-2020, 08:46 AM

I see Fred in a Cadillac or Lincoln.

Dude111 · 01-20-2026, 06:10 AM

I would say a station wagon

Sgt. Saunders · 01-20-2026, 06:17 PM

I could see Ward driving a Toyota RAV4, but only if it was built in the United States.

Now, with Eddie Haskell, knowing his great desire for style and impressive size, I think Eddie would opt for a HUMMER.

Julie Foster would probably drive a pink Cadillac to match her bubbly personality.

cd637299 · 01-20-2026, 09:56 PM

I think Ward would opt for the Kia Telluride. That I can see; Ward my be all-American, but he was practical as well.

(says the driver of a Kia Soul)

cd

P.S. and Lumpy would have driven a 1998 Kia Sportage, like I once had.

01-13-2020, 09:11 AM	#1
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,058	What kind of car would the Cleavers drive today? Comparing what they drove in the show to what is available today as something comparable what would it be? We know that Ward has some type of professional position so it would have to be a type of car that would reflect that.

01-13-2020, 10:14 AM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,390	A Cadillac or a Tesla. Maybe a Buick if they're still being made.

01-13-2020, 08:11 PM	#3
GentlemanJim Concerns, Support, & Feedback Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 26, 2019 Location: The back country Posts: 5,443	I picture Ward driving a Volvo v60 with the T3 engine, which he is constantly puttering with to improve gas mileage. Two vehicle family, and I picture June driving a Dodge Caravan, with a trim package. And of course Eddie has an older motorcycle that leaves a puddle of oil everywhere he parks it.

01-19-2020, 05:44 PM	#4
Mr B Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 13, 2002 Posts: 136	Since Ward always drove Chrysler products Plymouth/De Soto? Dodge etc. He would probably drive a Chrysler 300,,,,June would be in a small Crossover/SUV My guess would be an import Acura RDX or a Lexus NX.......Fred of course would drive a BMW 7 Series!!

01-20-2020, 08:46 AM	#6
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,390	I see Fred in a Cadillac or Lincoln.

01-20-2026, 06:10 AM	#7
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 37,450	I would say a station wagon

01-20-2026, 06:17 PM	#8
Sgt. Saunders Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 27, 2021 Location: The Garden State Posts: 550	I could see Ward driving a Toyota RAV4, but only if it was built in the United States. Now, with Eddie Haskell, knowing his great desire for style and impressive size, I think Eddie would opt for a HUMMER. Julie Foster would probably drive a pink Cadillac to match her bubbly personality.

01-20-2026, 09:56 PM	#9
cd637299 cd637299 Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 14, 2022 Location: South Florida Posts: 862	I think Ward would opt for the Kia Telluride. That I can see; Ward my be all-American, but he was practical as well. (says the driver of a Kia Soul) cd P.S. and Lumpy would have driven a 1998 Kia Sportage, like I once had.