A veterinarian from Idaho purchased the blue Dodge new at the local Dodge dealer in Boise. He used it to respond to calls all through the war years; his 1944 permit is still affixed to the windshield.
Being a very valuable asset during war times, the car was always parked in a dedicated spot in the barn when not in use. In 1948, the good Doctor passed away, the car was put on blocks and covered with bed sheets.
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Some of the more interesting things found in the glovebox:
Owner's instruction book in its original envelope
"Sentinel" first aid kit, incl. a bottle of "Mercuro-Chrome"
Small upholstery brush, an old bottle opener, a parking stub dated 8/16/19 41, from the "Glen Valley Rodeo"
It seems the original source for this story, and with many more photos and loooong story that I boiled down to the basic interesting part, is here: http://www.tommcmahon.net/2008/12/the-1940-barn-dodge.html
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