[quote=@Cyclone]
The mid 1940's is well past when the Model-T was invented, so cars would be rather common in many of the more modern countries. Perhaps the available cars wouldn't be super luxurious, but then again it can be even more profitable to follow the Kia model and sell tons of cars for cheap as compared to just selling a few super expensive cars like Lamborghini does.
[/quote]That's exactly what I meant.
Cars exist but there isn't anything particularly like a luxury class.
Elves, the ones who rule the nation, also can't stand the smell of gasoline, petrol-derived diesel and such so they wish to keep them away the best they could.
Yeah, along with their mithril-based industry they are actually quite odd compared to the rest of the world but that's what happens when we talk about a country ruled by a whole different species.

Anyways, something like a specifically built diesel motor driven luxurious racing car could be in the elves' angle.
They will buy it for its speed on the road but keep it for the prestige and comfort.