MY FIRST CAR-'52 CHEVROLET
In 1957 while in graduate school at Washington State University, I purchased my very first car.
It was a 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe.
Its color was two tone with the body being white and the hard top black.
This 5-year old car
was purchased with monies saved from my WSU scholarship.
In 1958, I departed Washington State and headed home to Baton Rouge, LA
That meant driving my '52 Chevrolet 2700 miles: Pullman, WA to Baton Rouge, LA
It took 3 days of driving the coupe at about 900 miles per day
I did not stop at any hotels on the way, just pulled over to road side for a nap
The first stop was in Eastern Utah. The second stop was in Amarillo, TX
I retained ownership of the car until I joined the US Military to fulfil a military obligation based on my ROTC commission as a 2nd Lieutenant
The car was sold while stationed at Camp Irwin, CA and replaced with a new Pontiac Bonneville. That car color was maroon
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The '52 Chevrolet is a really good car
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I retained ownership of my '52 chevy until just before being shipped to Germany in 1961 on a military assignmenment.
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It really looks very nice.
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'52 CHEVROLET such a amzing car
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Bill Harrison’s nostalgic account of his 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe captures the essence of youthful independence and adventure. His cross-country journey, fueled by determination and scholarship funds, reflects a bygone era's spirit. The story resonates as a heartfelt tribute to first cars and the memories they create.
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What a great story, Bill! It’s amazing how much history and personal memory can be tied to a first car. Driving a '52 Chevrolet cross-country without hotel stops sounds like quite the adventure—especially covering 900 miles a day! The detail about funding it with your WSU scholarship adds a nice personal touch. It must’ve been bittersweet to part with it when you joined the military.
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It looks realy nice.I saw it in the Car Museum two yrs ago.
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I retained ownership of my '52 chevy until just before being shipped to Germany in 1961 on a military assignmenment.
Bill Harrison8
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Loved that '52 Chevrolet.