“First Time Vehicle”

When at College  –  what better place to ask friends  – about buying a vehicle – since so many have them and look like they like their purchases – – and not hearing any complaints – – maybe  the vehicles were made more sturdy as I did not see any with damage?

So one of my classmates, a Robert F. Duggar and as I remember a Marine, but,  here for  some classes told me about his roommate having a vehicle – that he was going to sell. So I ask them to bring the vehicle to this “Service Station” near my house to get an opinion of what they thought and if they thought it would be a good  “buy” for me. Having the checkout with an “OKAY” – I did agree to purchase it, “1955 Dodge Coronet”  and they brought it to my home – and so, I also took their PHOTO  – the man on the left was the “seller” and can not remember his name – and,  BOB Duggar is sitting on the right.

 We may have had the “TV” on – as it looks like they were quite interested in something televised,  other than me bringing out my camera. Those were the days when television was new to the world and there were a lot of the shows on,  that were “LIVE” –  so guess they could  have been more interesting – – everyone waiting to see something happen,  that they were not prepared to broadcast – and  just maybe even stir up some talk – causing more people to be wanting to buy these  “boxes of  nonsense”  since so many people back then enjoyed their regular “Radio” programs!

 Not sure  just when this PHOTO was taken – but,  it is “WINTER” time as you can see,  that there is snow on the ground. With the driving in the bad weather – the vehicle sure does need to be washed

The colors of the vehicle were a light creme color on the bottom and a dark shade of pink – it seems to me – but, since this was  so long ago – I will have to see,  if I  ever took a PHOTO in color – to even be sure of the colors. What I do remember, is  that it did go FAST –  something about my foot on that gas pedal  – and it just seem to almost fly.  It was nice to go fast – but after getting my fair share of traffic tickets – I had to move the seat further back – so that I could hardly reach that gas pedal.

Just thinking that,  I should thank the Almighty for sending His Angels to be with me, when I was first driving  – as  something could have happened – and I would not be here today – to even talk about those good old days!   D.V.

 


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