Nearly 600,000 Original Miles - Part 2 - Rachel Veitch 1964 Comet Interview.wmv 

Thank you for sharing Rachel's info. Such an amazing woman. Thanks for watching also. Lynn & Richard

May she rest in peace, a nice long life. I wonder what happened to her beloved chariot?

Thanks Alex. She did have an amazing story to tell that was well documented. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

She really had pride in her Chariot. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Hi David. Thank you for the update. I knew when we spoke with her and the owners of Uptown Ford Lincoln on Hwy 100 the day of our interview, they were courting her in hope that someday they would be able to include it in their personal car collection. We heard rumors over the years but nothing we could confirm till last month via a newspaper article. Thank you again for taking the time to share and for watching. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Lynn & Richard wisconsingarden.com

Rachel and her Chariot were unique. We were so grateful she granted us this 2-part Interview several years ago with her amazing story well documented. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

We were honored to interview Rachel when she came to Wisconsin - RIP. We too remember 19 cents a gallon around 1967-68-ish in the Milwaukee area. Richard had a 57' Chevy and brought it back from Texas in 1966. I loved the full front seat, large steering wheel, little side windows, not sure if it had seat belts.. He even had a knob attached to the steering wheel for turning. Ahh, the days of more innocence times when objects seemed to built to last longer. We continue to wish your family, friends and neighbors to stay healthy. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

Thank you for your comment. She was a lovely lady and had a great time sharing her story. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

Yes, Dan. She loved it a lot. Such a treat to meet her. We're currently in the process of rebuilding our WisconsinGarden.com website and reactivating all of our associated email addresses. We're still here and in the meantime we can always be reached via Richard's email (rvoigt@wi.rr.com) as needed. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Stay safe and healthy. Have a Healthy and Happy New Year. Lynn & Richard #KeepTheLoveGrowing

It would be fun to hear those stories for sure. Thanks for caring, sharing, and watching. Lynn & Richard

+missusladypants - You Betcha! What a pleasure to have met her and for her to share her story. Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. Always appreciated. Lynn & Richard

+WisconsinGarden Did she pass?

I believe she did, but what an adventure she had with her "baby" during her lifetime and what a record keeper and piece of history. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Yes she did and thanks for sharing this. ☺

So glad you enjoyed this video. It was fun to make as she was so passionate about her car. Hi to England. Thanks for watching and commenting. Lynn & Richard

She truly was a warm and sweet person to talk with who took great pride in caring for her Chariot. Smithsonian bound??? Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Thank you for your kind comment, CSmith. Our visit with her was very sweet. She loved that car and took good care of it for sure. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

It was our pleasure in interviewing her and her amazing legacy with her Chariot. As for those who leave a "Thumbs Down" I guess it's their loss in not being to appreciate what others are willing to share. Considering all of our posted video blogs on our website www.WisconsinGarden.com less than 1/100th of 1% leave a thumbs down. Guess Will Rodgers knew what he was saying when he said "You can please some of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time." Enough said. Thank you for your supportive comments, for watch, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

She passed away last year, May 11th 2017 - not years ago.

Hello Scotty. She was a sweetheart and we truly enjoyed meeting her. Thank you for watching and caring. Stay warm, happy and healthy. #KeepTheLoveGrowing Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

Good morning, Alex. What a sweet story and something that you will remember every time you drive your Silverado. Thank you for your comments on Rachel's story and for sharing your story. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com 😍

Hi Carlos. Yes Rachel was a kind and passionate woman who deeply loved her Chariot. She documented the life and service of her Mercury over the years. When you consider the average ownership of a car, her story is very unique and deserved to be told. We were grateful she allow us to do this 2-part interview. At the time, RU-vid only allowed us 15 minute max so we had little choice but to make it in 2 parts. Enjoy your weekend and thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

She was an amazing women who deeply loved her Chariot. What made her story even more interesting was all of the documentation she kept. All major parts were still original other than typical maintenance. We still haven't found out what happened or who ended up with her Mercury after she passed away in May. If you ever have a documented source we'd love to know. Her story truly was remarkable . Enjoy your weekend and thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Rachel was a kind and passionate woman who truly loved her car. Can't imagine too many people today documenting everything they've maintained , let alone keeping a car for that many miles. We hope to hear who ended up with her Mercury. If you ever hear, please keep us posted. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing your comments. Lynn & Richard

Considering over 140,000 views, with over 1300 likes and only 27 dislikes, the odds still favor her incredible story. As president Abraham Lincoln once said "You can please...." We'll just believe they all were having a bad day. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Fantastic goal. Hope you're going to keep all the supporting documents as well. Rachel set a massive challenge, 600,000 miles. We commend your efforts in advance. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

It was our pleasure Ryan posting Rachel's amazing adventures with her beloved Chariot. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Great car story. Thanks for sharing it. Lynn & Richard

Glad you enjoyed our interview Ron with Rachel Veitch. She truly loved her 'Chariot.' While this video was a departure from gardening, when we heard she was in town nearby, we had to meet her in person where she granted us an opportunity to tell her story to all of our viewers. Thank you for taking the time to watch, care and share - "Keep The Love Growing." - Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Thanks for watching, OsHoFFiCiAL. She was a delight to listen to and we loved how happy she was to own that car. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

Hello Woman of Steel. Yes she was amazing and very spunky when we met her. She truly loved her car. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Stay warm, safe and happy. #KeepTheLoveGrowing Lynn & Richard - WisconsinGarden.com

+Whispered X - We remember a time when you could instantly recognize the make and model of a car before most became aerodynamic boxes crammed with electronics. Will every car need a coffee maker on the dash board? Hey, that's not a bad idea. Grrrrr! This was one very amazing women, RIP, who loved her car and took lots of pride. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard

WisconsinGarden ugh the new ones are all computerized to the point it monitors how much windshield fluid you use. My car has a light that tells me i got a code and so far it's been coming on for the past year with something wrong with the emissions, wasn't expensive but it's annoying that something else is wrong with the emissions every 3 months. Older cars don't have this issue thankfully.

She was amazing as was her love for her Chariot. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

We were highly impressed. not only by her spunky personality, but by her meticulous record keeping. While they may be cars that surpass her mileage, I doubt if her one-ownership and verifications will be topped by many others. Hers was truly unique. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Hi, yes she did and loved talking about her own car as well. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

+ohhhwolfy - Yes, Richard and I lived in a time when you could instantly recognize the make and even model of a automobile. That's why we grabbed the opportunity to interview Rachel and her Chariot when she came to town. Unfortunately, RU-vid only allowed us to post 10 minute videos which is why it's in 2 parts. Often thought of going back and re-editing it into one video. Cars back then were so much more than just aerodynamic boxes. I guess the PT Cruiser was a giant leap back into the mindset of today's designers longing again for a style with instant recognition. Of course there's Corvette, Thunderbird, Caddies, Buicks and Lincolns and all the muscle cars and dragsters. Just image if Detroit made a half-hearted effort to bring back the 57' Chevy. I can only imagine the line waiting to place their order. Imagine if it had a truly standard frame you could pop on a different body styles every year just by buying a DYI kit. Guess regulations, conformity, and planned obsolescence and lack of longevity set's Detroit's agenda. Don't get me wrong, there are some great features and interiors in some of today's cars and trucks. At least we still have great memories or a simpler time when cars had style and could be worked on without computerization. P.S. Recently grabbed the wrong emission paperwork for a different car VIN. It passed. Hmmmm! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. Lynn & Richard

You're welcome Jared. Thanks for watching. Lynn & Richard

Hi John. She truly loved her 'Chariot' and took great care, well beyond a regular car owner. Amazing. Thank you again for watching, caring and sharing. "Keep The Love Growing." - Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Good morning Monty. Rachel was a truly unique and special spirit who loved her "Chariot.' It was our honor to be able to interview her when she was in town. At the time RU-vid only allowed us 15 minute videos which is why we had to do it in 2-parts. May she RIP. Thanks for watching, sharing and caring. Stay safe and Happy Holiday Season to you and yours. Enjoy fall and have a great week. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

As mentioned to many other viewers, it was an honor to interview her and hear her story when a local dealership invited her to showcase her Mercury Chariot. Unfortunately we have yet to hear what her children or other family members decided to do with her beloved Chariot. Hopefully a local news network will consider doing a follow-up report as we've received so many inquiries. Seeing that she passed away only a couple of months ago, perhaps her estate is in probate which could take 18 month or more to lawfully dissolve. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

She was a sweet woman who passionately loved her Chariot. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

We've heard 6.5 years is the average length of time for new car ownership. Only a small percentage of people keep their cars and trucks for more than 12 years. Who knows what planned obsolescence has in mind. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

In spite of the '66 Comet not being kept for very long, my parents did keep and drive some other cars far longer, including a 1954 Chevrolet station wagon for 50+ years, and a '65 Falcon and a '67 Mercedes for about 40 years. Admittedly, these mostly sat around after 15 or 20 years, and they got nowhere NEAR 600,000 miles! In fact the Chevy only ended up with something like 86,000 miles, as I remember.

My grandfather owned Evergreen speed way In Washington. My grandmother Marys favorite car was a 64 Ford station wagon. We Called it The Betty Bomber. She called it "the around town car"

Sounds like your grandmother Mary also was a spirited and spunky woman like Rachel and her beloved "Chariot." Not sure if you’ve read the update posted to other viewers but Rachel Veitch passed away on May 11, 2017 at the age of 98 in Orlando, Florida. She was born in Erie PA on August 8, 1918 and as a unique woman who took great pride and cared of her beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente she called her ‘Chariot.’ All major parts have been constantly verified and documented as original (engine, transmission, frame, body etc.) in addition to all the oil changes, batteries and other minor maintenance she so patiently attended. She documented the life and service of her Mercury over the years. When you consider the average ownership of a car, her story is very unique and deserved to be told. We were grateful she allowed us to do this 2-part interview. At the time, RU-vid only allowed us 15-minute max so we had little choice but to make it in 2 parts. From what she had documented in her book files and also told us at the time of this interview (6 years ago) only regular maintenance (oil changes, shocks, battery, etc.) issues where upgraded. All major parts were original, (engine, transmission, frame, body etc.) which was also verified when we talked with the dealership owner who sponsored her visit and with whom she stayed with during her visit. We got the impression that the dealership was going all out, during the day and evening, wining and dining her during her week-long stay. They were hoping she would eventually leave the car with them in the future. I doubt if that ever happened or we would have heard about it at the dealership we regularly pass on Hwy 100 in Wauwatosa. If you ever come across information to the contrary, we'd love to hear about it so we can pass on verified source information. After all, we don't want to be accused of passing on "Fake News" right, Ha-Ha? Have a great weekend. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

It's unfortunate that I have no info about Rachel and the "chariot". other than what you have shared. WisconsinGarden. Indeed this story is very important. Rachel's passion should be passed down and remembered to all the people that wish to have true pride and understanding of the cars that helped our nation grow. As of 2-2-18 Mary is still tap dancing and tinkering. We called it the betty Bomber because my aunt Betty and my grandma were rosie the riveters in ww2. working at the boeing plant in Seattle Wa. Nose cone workers on the B-17 Bombers. The car got it's name because My aunt Betty didn't like to be on the inside of the plane. I guess she was claustrophobic. Grandma didn't mind... so in she went. she said I feel closer to my boys in here. Needless to say her and my aunt Betty would drive home together. And my gram would give her a hell of a ride. So in like 63-64 my grandma Said "If you boys can build a car with the same passion it will be a great car" So we built the car for them. Pride, passion and beauty. Thank you Lynn and Richard. No really. Thank You.

We love the follow up story. Truly Mary is also a very amazing woman with a great philosophy for life. It was wonderful for her to share so freely. She sounds like a very spirited woman. WWII is the only time in history Richard feels a strong connection. Perhaps he absorbed the sentiments of that age along with his patriot call to serve in the USAF just at the time when we became so-called Advisors in Vietnam. He was stationed in Okinawa during the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964. Thank you again for caring and sharing as well. Deeply appreciated. Lynn & Richard

She truly was proud and passionate about her 'Chariot.' A rare car buff indeed. May you and your family have a blessed holiday season. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Hi nj, she was a delight to watch and listen to her passion about her car. Very sweet and answered all our questions. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com🙂

Good morning Ardie. We've only heard unconfirmed rumors that Uptown Lincoln Mercury owners quietly purchased and placed it in storage with their personal collection of autos. If you ever find a confirmed source, we would appreciate sharing that with our viewers. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Your garden friends from Wisconsin. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos on our website: www.WisconsinGarden.com.

@@WisconsinGarden Perhaps you know by now it's in the Wisconsin auto museum.

Hi Michael. Wish we could say the same. It was a true pleasure interviewing her many years ago in Part 1 & Part. At that time RU-vid would only allow us to post up to 15 minute videos, so we had to do it in 2 parts. We continue to wish your family, friends and neighbors to stay healthy and garden smartly. Lynn & Richard from www.WisconsinGarden.com.

Unlike planned obsolescence in today's market place for sure. As a teen we could remember every car company by the style it produced. Then came uni-body auto boxes, with a few exceptions that produced stand out designs. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Thats right in todays world cars and people are plastic. Made in China of course.

LOL. planned obsolescence has been used in the auto industry since the early 1920s.

Hi James. Yes we received her obituary last May. Perhaps her estate is in probate as we've not read or confirmed what happened to her beloved Chariot. If you ever find a reliable source of information please feel free to pass it on to us. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

WisconsinGarden It now belongs to Jay Leno.

It's a Mercury , not a Lincoln.

Good morning John. Rachel's love for her 'Chariot' is rare among car owners. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to interview her on her Wisconsin visit at a local car dealership on July 14, 2010. Hope you had a chance to see part 1 as well. If you haven't here's the link. Rachel Veitch Interview - Part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NUaunI-Ve5U.html. May she rest in peace. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Yikes Gerado, glad you and no one else got hurt at that speed. Good thing you weren't on the BMX course at the same time. Maybe that's why Xbox was invented. You know, they have raceways you can pay to test your high speed driving abilities. Kind of like riding Halley's Comet on planet Earth. We hope all continues to go well for you and yours. Again, we truly appreciate your support at this time. Stay safe and thank you again for staying in contact and for watching, caring and sharing. it's a great time to catch up on our missed garden adventures at www.WisconsinGarden.com - #KeepTheLoveGrowing - Lynn & Richard

Hello Jack. Your great grandmother Lola left a great story someone needs to tell and make public. We had heard about Rachel on the evening news and the following day we decided to meet her in person and were kindly granted an interview which at that time RU-vid limited a video to only 15-minutes, thus a 2-part interview. While our video wasn't directed toward gardening, we felt it was a story worth sharing with our viewers. We hope to hear Lola's story in our lifetime. Thank you for taking time to watch, care and share. "Keep The Love Growing" - Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

@@WisconsinGarden she was one hell of a gal. She saw so much in her time… two world wars, the Great Depression, the death of her only son. She lived to the ripe age of 99 and passed peacefully in her sleep in November of 2016. She left an impression on all who met her as a no-nonsense East Texas lady and a woman of immense, unshakable faith.

Still sounds like the read of a great book. Start writing while memories are fresh. TKS Lynn & Richard

@@WisconsinGarden oh God. There are SO many stories I could tell about my family. Certainly enough to fill a book. Maybe one day I’ll write one.

Hi Connor. This would probably make sense providing who ever handles her estate is onboard. During one of her last interviews she wasn't planning on any relatives taking control. Guess we will have to wait and see how her estate handles this case. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

+ChevKen Richard and I remember regular gas selling for $ .19 a gallon back in 1967. The high octane always seemed to make it run smoother and faster, or was it advertising wishful thinking. We also miss the front seat bench, front wing windows, our '57 Chevy, whitewall tires, stick shift, AC add on, the large steering wheel with the attached suicide knob, foam dice hanging from the mirror, chrome galore, and of course those classic 57 lines. Not sure anyone really thought about gas prices, seatbelts, aerodynamics, or emissions checks back them. It truly was a simpler time in many ways. Who said ignorance is bliss? Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Around that time, the octane of fuel fell, so High Test was probably about 96 Octane, regular about 91 octane. High Test fell even further, as pinging and running on increased. I had a 61 with the 364, and the Century 10 - 1 heads, and it got so bad that on a hot day I could switch off the ignition on the freeway and keep on driving, even up hills. I finally replaced those heads with 9 - 1 heads. It no longer pinged with High Test.

Hello, Mikko, so glad you enjoyed this video about Rachel's car. We know she had all her maintenance records with her when we met with her many years ago. We have no idea where the car is now or who might have the records. When we did this video, RU-vid only let us share a small part of the interview. We don't know if you have seen the first part of it, so here is a link to the first part. Rachel Vietch Interview - Part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NUaunI-Ve5U.html Thank you for watching, caring and sharing our website. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

Thanks for watching and sharing, Mike. Lynn & Richard

Thank you for watching, caring and sharing as well. Lynn & Richard

Thank you, Richard. She was an interesting and gracious lady to visit with. Thanks also for watching, caring and sharing your thoughts. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com

It is amazing how products have changed over the decades. It was amazing to see her pride and enthusiasm for taking care, as best she could, of her favorite Chariot. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Marvin Harrison Smith II Pennzoil was even worse, I got 227,000 miles out of a 429 LTD 1972 then the cops took it from my friends front driveway and I lost the court battle, and they put it at a unknown junkyard before I could buy it back. it never had engine or transmission work. I used Valvoline and Castrol.

Oh yeah

I used to use Quaker State, and never had a problem with it. Of course, I changed my oil and filter every 2,000 miles. I still do. Was I just lucky?

It was an amazing story and a passionate lady who loved her Chariot. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing your comments. Lynn & Richard

Wow! What a great car and great owner to take such good care of it. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard

I think he was tryna holla at Miss Rachel 😂

+chaosdemonwolf1 - We remember well when one could actually tune up their car for very little money. Now you need a computer technician to tell you what's wrong and hundreds of dollars to fix it. Ah, to fully appreciate a simpler time is a memory blessing? Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard

It is indeed.

Thank you for watching and sharing what you know. Hadn't heard about her request to Jay Leno. We're not sure what happened to the car. Lynn & Richard

Yes, the car is In museum in Hartford Wi owned by Scott at Uptown Ford Lincoln.

It truly was a pleasure meeting Rachel and hearing about her car. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

danwat1234 To those people who like to say "They don't make 'em like they used to". That's right, today's cars do not rust out nearly as bad or as soon as they used to. If you get in high speed wreck, you have a far better chance of surviving in a modern car than you do in an ancientmobile.

Hi Scott. Rachel truly was an inspiration as she talked proudly about her long relationship for her beloved 'Chariot'. May both she and her treasure RIP. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - See much more at: www.WisconsinGarden.com

She really did love that car! Happy Spring and thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Your gardening friends, Lynn & Richard wisconsingarden.com

Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Thanks for watching and sharing, Austin George. Lynn & Richard

Rachel's beloved 'Chariot' was one of a kind as was she. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

WisconsinGarden Thoroughly documented, she is going to donate to a museum, such a legend lady, bless her heart. I love American cars, so lasting and spacious, I'm from Singapore, owning a car is not a easy task.

Where did you hear about her car being donated to a museum? Would appreciate a link to that news report so we can pass on accurate information to our viewers. Thanks again. Lynn & Richard

I heard she was saying, gonna donate to museum, not sure which museum.

We've only heard those rumors but non have been confirmed. It would make sense. Seeing that this would be a big deal somewhere, we think it would have made the news. But perhaps her estate is still in escrow which could take a couple of years to sort out. Keep us posted if you can confirm the source for us to pass on to our faithful viewers. TKS Lynn & Richard

Rachel was an amazing woman. We were so pleased she granted us an interview while alive. We posted an update on her life as seen in comment replies below this video. Thanks for watching caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

She was an amazing women who loved her "Chariot." Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Sorry, we somehow missed your comment. We apologize as we try to reply to all comments within 24 hours. I'm glad I scrolled down and found your unanswered. Please forgive. She was an amazing lady who loved her Chariot. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

No problem. I'm glad you were able to capture all of this on video!

It was our pleasure. TKS Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Yes indeed. Thanks for watching. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Hello Chris. Hopefully yours will be just as memorable. Thanks for watching. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com

Donald Thompson My grandparents, now 82 and 83, have a 99 grand marquis with only 45k on it. Only seen snow several times & it's rust free.

CoinHunting Drew Beautiful classic. Hope you inherit it someday. Thanks for sharing. Lynn & Richard

Mercury's are wonderful! always loved them - Miss them too : (

@GeniusDroid I had a 97 Altima it died with 497,000 miles. Still ran perfectly, the A frame rusted out and it was too expensive to repair

And that is a sad thing. Detroit tried producing "Japanese" cars, but failed, as fans of Japanese cars will only buy a REAL one, and fans of American cars will not buy one that is "just like a Japanese car". We want it to ride, drive, and look AMERICAN.

I think she got a real bargain. We've been told she passed away several years ago and didn't want any family member to get her car. She had to surrender her driver's license do to sight problems and we have yet to find out where her Chariot ended. If you ever find an article please let us know. We've searched Google but haven't found the answer. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

While we have never received official confirmation of where her car resides, we're hoping someone who does know will update us so we can share with others who reply to this video. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & RIchard

With all the auto buffs in the world, there is a home for every car that has been cared for with love. Hope yours also finds a great home. Still no word where Rachel's Chariot found it's final home yet. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Unfortunately, we heard that she passed away several years ago but never did find out who now owns her Chariot. We did hear rumors that Jay Leno was approached but believed he wasn't interested. If you ever do hear from a reliable source where it is, please let us know. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

WisconsinGarden I think it ended up at some Ford dealer.

jack rohde for real?

Hi Chris. One would like to believe that there would have been a follow up news release on where her Chariot resides or was donated in her honor. We haven't been able to find any solid confirmation yet. Hopefully someone knows and will post. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn &

Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Hi Dan. Time is relative. Some day you'll look back and telling others what you experienced in the olden days. We all have our time span. Rachel was an amazing woman who accomplished something even car buffs haven't yet come close to achieving. Now that she passed away this May we are still trying to find where her car is now and who owns it. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Great auto Andrew. Here's wishing you the best of many more miles so that you can also talk about documenting your Lexus legacy. Enjoy your weekend and thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

My Toyota has 200k and has never been repaired. I'll probably pass it along to someone else soon and it'll have a whole new second life.

Not sure if you’ve heard the update but Rachel Veitch passed away on May 11, 2017 at the age of 98 in Orlando, Florida. She was born in Erie PA on August 8, 1918 and as a unique woman who took great pride and cared of her beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente she called her ‘Chariot.’ All major parts have been constantly verified and documented as original (engine, transmission, frame, body etc.) in addition to all the oil changes, batteries and other minor maintenance she so patiently attended. She documented the life and service of her Mercury over the years. When you consider the average ownership of a car, her story is very unique and deserved to be told. We were grateful she allowed us to do this 2-part interview. At the time, RU-vid only allowed us 15-minute max so we had little choice but to make it in 2 parts. From what she had documented in her book files and also told us at the time of this interview (6 years ago) only regular maintenance (oil changes, shocks, battery, etc.) issues where upgraded. All major parts were original, (engine, transmission, frame, body etc.) which was also verified when we talked with the dealership owner who sponsored her visit and with whom she stayed with during her visit. We got the impression that the dealership was going all out, during the day and evening, wining and dining her during her week-long stay. They were hoping she would eventually leave the car with them in the future. I doubt if that ever happened or we would have heard about it at the dealership we regularly pass on Hwy 100 in Wauwatosa. If you ever come across information to the contrary, we'd love to hear about it so we can pass on verified source information. After all, we don't want to be accused of passing on "Fake News" right, Ha-Ha? Have a great weekend. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Hi Joe. Rachel was a very special lady who truly loved her Chariot. Perhaps I'm dating myself, but I remember gas selling for $0.24 a gallon in 1966 and Richard remembers seeing it at 19 cents per gallon. Even though neither of us smoke that was also close to a pack of cigarettes back then as well. Have a great weekend. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard

Hi Christopher. Yes, see was a sweet and gracious woman who loved her 'Chariot.' Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard