Antique & Classic Cars Blog

There’s an episode of Jay Leno’s Garage where he discusses his 1954 Dodge Coronet wagon. While this ‘55 sedan is not that two-door rarity, it’s still an elegant classic to behold and something enjoyable to see in a city environment.

On last week’s trip through Chicago, this was parked at a service station. It may belong to the station’s owner or perhaps they’re just good with classics and it was brought into the city to have a little work done. They were just moving it around, allowing a chance for a better photo.

It’s more fun to imagine that some now elderly person bought the car new mid-century last and still uses it in the city for errands and to visit out-of-town family. Seems every town has such a car and person–someone who sees no reason to sell what works fine for its job. In a town as big as Chicago, there must a lot of neat old cars hidden in forgotten garages.

Love the dealer’s badge crafted to set off the trunk lock….

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