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An Old New Chevy

September 9, 2015 by dorannrule

There is always a sense of the past as you walk down Main Street in Lexington, Virginia. Parts of the sidewalks are still paved with the original carved bricks and wherever you look there are restored old buildings and signs of times long ago.

Then why is it always so surprising when I come across an old car parked right there on Main?

And why do I feel I am in a time machine?

Isn’t this the most gorgeous shiny Chevy? I am not sure of the year but I know it was “before my time.”

It is being used to advertise a local Bed and Breakfast (502 Main Street)) and if the B&B is as beautiful as the Chevrolet, I would highly recommend it.

Posted in Camera-Walking, Country Sights, History and Places, Look at This!, The Good Old Days, Travel in Virginia, Uncategorized, Virginia, Virginia Views | Tagged B&B's, Bed and Breakfasts, Good Old Days, history, Lexington VA, Main Street, Old Cars, old Chevy, Small Town America, time machine, Travel, virginia travel, Virginia View | 21 Comments

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on September 9, 2015 at 1:47 pm lifelessons

Enjoyed your piece, but alas, I don’t know what carved bricks are! Can you help? http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/09/08/the-old-and-unrested/

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on September 9, 2015 at 5:09 pm pattisj

It looks to be in nice shape. I hope I can say the same for myself when I’m that age.

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on September 9, 2015 at 7:05 pm Barb

Thanks for sharing this. I love old cars. My husband tells me I have to work on one if I buy one…so there goes my dream.

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on September 9, 2015 at 10:45 pm emjayandthem

She’s a beauty all right! MJ

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on September 9, 2015 at 11:35 pm Jill Weatherholt

Wow! She’s a beauty!

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on September 10, 2015 at 1:34 am virginiabornandbred

Wow! This IS beautiful and what a great way to advertise a B&B. Whoever owns it deserves to be in the “smart” category! You know what, I just need to get out of this shop more.

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on September 10, 2015 at 3:31 am Charlie@Seattle Trekker

I had a 1938 Ford for a number of years…Yes I love the truck and they did such an amazing restoration job.

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on September 10, 2015 at 6:33 am dorannrule

1938 was a very good year and I can just picture you driving around in that beautiful Ford.

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on September 10, 2015 at 6:34 am dorannrule

You can always come to our house for R & R Julie! You never know what you will see around your old stomping grounds.

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on September 10, 2015 at 6:35 am dorannrule

I’ll bet your husband would get attached to an old car and take over the maintenance!

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on September 10, 2015 at 6:36 am dorannrule

I would like to be considered in “nice shape” now. 🙂

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on September 10, 2015 at 6:40 am dorannrule

The characteristic bricks which have become iconic in Lexington, Virginia were made in the Chilhowie Brick Plant from 1880-1910. The textured patterns in the bricks were designed to provide a firm footing for both horses and pedestrians. The bricks can be found throughout the city and along the paths and walkways of Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. See http://www.lexingtonbrick.com

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on September 10, 2015 at 10:48 am lifelessons

Love their patterns. Thanks for answering my question!

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on September 10, 2015 at 11:15 am Mary

Love seeing old cars – we watch “Velocity” channel that has some neat programs on classics.

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on September 10, 2015 at 6:12 pm joshi daniel

that is cool to see 🙂

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on September 10, 2015 at 9:09 pm ritaroberts

WOW ! I love veteran cars and would love to own one myself. One from the rouring twenties of course. That looks in superb condition Mind you, I would like to collect and restore old motorbikes. My late husband and I once bought a motorbike and side car ,the sidecar was open topped and shaped like a bullet, colour silver and red I loved riding in that side car where I could get my mirror out a retouch my lipstick before we reached our destination . .

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on September 11, 2015 at 11:42 am dorannrule

Wow! Riding in the side car of a motorbike sounds like a real thrill!

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on September 11, 2015 at 11:43 am dorannrule

Thank you Joshi. I am delighted you like it. 🙂

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on September 11, 2015 at 11:46 am dorannrule

There is something mesmerizing about an old car restored to brand new condition…. or even an old car in worn out rusty condition. They stop me cold in my tracks. 🙂 I will check out the Velocity channel… may not get it here as I have not seen it available before.

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on September 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm Mary

If you like old cars, this will be a fun channel for you to watch – especially the classics show.

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on September 13, 2015 at 9:35 am apronheadlilly

Wow, what a great car!

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