And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
'57? My grandfather had one. I wish I had it now.
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DeleteFriend in High School had one with a Cadillac engine in it. Painted solid yellow. It was gorgeous. Going back a few years, That was 1964.
ReplyDeleteI read a short novel years ago where the main character, a high school hot rodder, had that combination! The Stude-a-lacc.
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ReplyDeleteThe car is nice too
ReplyDeleteDig that crazy swimsuit.
ReplyDeleteIn the novel Diamonds Are Forever, James Bond's CIA buddy Felix Lighter has a "Studillac" that they take on a cross-country road trip to Saratoga NY.
ReplyDeleteHow do fellas get their girls wearing swimsuits to pose in front of their cars? Think I'd get smacked just for asking!
ReplyDeleteBrother had a 57 while in the Air Force in central Illinois that he dropped an Oldsmobile into….painted in gold too…
ReplyDeleteGood Idea, Studebaker's weren't known for their engines.
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