$3,000.00 $80.00 a month payment, nice 2 bedroom apt. $80.00 month, good food budget $15.00 a week, and utilities $9.00 a month. Drove to LV in our new Chev Impala Convertible, stayed at the Tropicana on our honeymoon. Went to LV from So. Cal 3-4 times a year in that car. Saw all the great shows and lounge shows. Fun times and many great memories. Only regret no camera, no chips back then.