Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Rachel Veitch, one of the country's oldest motorists, has been driving the same vehicle since 1964. But time changes everything, and a week ago, Veitch told the media that she has driven her last.
Lasted for 48 years
Florida resident Veitch has decided to quit driving after she ran a red light accidently earlier this month. She doesn't have the eyes for driving anymore at age 93. Her 48-year-old Mercury Comet Caliente might have taken her to the moon and back again with over 576,000 miles on it.
In the spotlight for a time
Veitch was on the Tonight show with Jay Leno a couple of years ago after the Chariot got over 559,000 miles on it. The retired nurse explained that the car had made it through 18 batteries, eight mufflers, three sets of shocks and three husbands.
Veitch did not get hurt in the one and only accident her Chariot went through. It was a rear-end collision that happened in 1980.
Very well kept
The Chariot cost Veitch $3,289 in the winter of 1964. She has kept it in immaculate condition and kept complete records of anything, maintenance-wise. Her devotion to the Chariot is no doubt the secret to its longevity.
Future of Chariot unclear
The future of the Chariot is now unclear, but Veitch has a healthy attitude about putting her old friend aside:
The Chariot will go to Wisconsin to be part of a vehicle show in July. Then Veitch is toying with the idea of asking fellow car-aficionado Leno to make her an offer.
Lasted for 48 years
Florida resident Veitch has decided to quit driving after she ran a red light accidently earlier this month. She doesn't have the eyes for driving anymore at age 93. Her 48-year-old Mercury Comet Caliente might have taken her to the moon and back again with over 576,000 miles on it.
In the spotlight for a time
Veitch was on the Tonight show with Jay Leno a couple of years ago after the Chariot got over 559,000 miles on it. The retired nurse explained that the car had made it through 18 batteries, eight mufflers, three sets of shocks and three husbands.
Veitch did not get hurt in the one and only accident her Chariot went through. It was a rear-end collision that happened in 1980.
Very well kept
The Chariot cost Veitch $3,289 in the winter of 1964. She has kept it in immaculate condition and kept complete records of anything, maintenance-wise. Her devotion to the Chariot is no doubt the secret to its longevity.
Future of Chariot unclear
The future of the Chariot is now unclear, but Veitch has a healthy attitude about putting her old friend aside:
The Chariot will go to Wisconsin to be part of a vehicle show in July. Then Veitch is toying with the idea of asking fellow car-aficionado Leno to make her an offer.
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