At 93-years-old, Rachel Veitch has driven the same Mercury since 1964. But she has determined it is the end of the road. Last week she told the media her driving days are over.
Over 500,000 miles
With over 576,000 miles clocked, Orlando, Fla.-resident Veitch could have driven to the moon, back again and then some in the 48-year-old Mercury Comet Caliente she calls "the Chariot." But at 93, her eyes are just not what they used to be. After running what she termed a "bald-faced red light" earlier this month, she has decided her days behind the wheel are finished.
Appeared on Television
Two years ago, when the Chariot had racked up 559,000 miles, Veitch was briefly in the media spotlight, even appearing on the Tonight show with Jay Leno. At that time, the car-loving retired nurse told the press that the Chariot has outlasted three husbands, three sets of shocks, eight mufflers and 18 batteries.
The Chariot suffered only one accident in its long life. It was a rear-end collision in 1980, and Veitch was unhurt.
Did a good job of caring for it
The Chariot has been able to survive as long as it has due to the devotion that Veitch has put into it. She has kept extremely close records of maintenance since she acquired it in the winter of 1964 for $3,289.
Where will it go from here?
The future of the Chariot is now unclear, but Veitch has a healthy attitude about putting her old friend aside:
Veitch is going to let the car be in an automobile show in July and then will ask for an offer from Jay Leno.
Over 500,000 miles
With over 576,000 miles clocked, Orlando, Fla.-resident Veitch could have driven to the moon, back again and then some in the 48-year-old Mercury Comet Caliente she calls "the Chariot." But at 93, her eyes are just not what they used to be. After running what she termed a "bald-faced red light" earlier this month, she has decided her days behind the wheel are finished.
Appeared on Television
Two years ago, when the Chariot had racked up 559,000 miles, Veitch was briefly in the media spotlight, even appearing on the Tonight show with Jay Leno. At that time, the car-loving retired nurse told the press that the Chariot has outlasted three husbands, three sets of shocks, eight mufflers and 18 batteries.
The Chariot suffered only one accident in its long life. It was a rear-end collision in 1980, and Veitch was unhurt.
Did a good job of caring for it
The Chariot has been able to survive as long as it has due to the devotion that Veitch has put into it. She has kept extremely close records of maintenance since she acquired it in the winter of 1964 for $3,289.
Where will it go from here?
The future of the Chariot is now unclear, but Veitch has a healthy attitude about putting her old friend aside:
Veitch is going to let the car be in an automobile show in July and then will ask for an offer from Jay Leno.
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