Life's Odometer: Smiles Per Gallon

Is Rachel Veitch still going strong at nearly 91? Is her beloved “Chariot” still going strong at well over half-a-million miles? It’s been nearly two years since we checked up on a GB favorite and her classic Mercury Caliente car. We just had to know if both are still racking up the mileage.

Rachel Updates:
— Romancing the Road (the original story)
— The Today Show Visits
— Pistol Packin’, Flag Wavin’
— Rachel Joins GB
— International Celebrity
— Rachel Heads to Leno
— Rachel’s Last Joyride With Chariot

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