Man dies at 102 owns same car 82 years - great picture!

[Wendell Jarvis]

"How Long Have You Owned a Car?" ​

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Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster ​

from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. ​

He drove it up until his death last year.....at the age of 102 !!! ​

He was the oldest living owner of a car from new. Just thought you'd like to see it. ​

He donated it to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years) ​

That's approximately 2000 miles per year...

 

[Wendell Jarvis]

"How Long Have You Owned a Car?" ​

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Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster ​

from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. ​

He drove it up until his death last year.....at the age of 102 !!! ​

He was the oldest living owner of a car from new. Just thought you'd like to see it. ​

He donated it to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years) ​

That's approximately 2000 miles per year...

hat's approximately 2000 miles per year...

 

[James K]

Now that is brand loyalty!

 

[DLB]

What do you think the kid in the parts store said when he told him he needed a headlight?

"Ummm, my computer don't have it, therefore, they don't make them."

DLB

 

[dad07]

What do you think the kid in the parts store said when he told him he needed a headlight?

"Ummm, my computer don't have it, therefore, they don't make them."

DLB

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Great story! Thanks for sharing and here's a full size image of the car and the owner...

:xyxthumbs:

 

[Meghan]

I love to see stories like that...

 

[tuscarora dave]

I'm sure he knew a thing or two about car care!!

 

[reality33]

Wow. That is just fantastic!

 

[Rhudeboye]

He received a new Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster as a graduation gift.

I want to be a part of that family.

 

[A.P.A.D.]

He received a new Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster as a graduation gift.

I want to be a part of that family.

:iagree:

 

[CEE DOG]

Awesome Wendell! Thanks for sharing! The goal of Skybaby and myself will be to break his record.

 

[david79z28]

I want that car!!!

 

[master detailer]

swift foods ya they still have it lol

 

[dougaross]

Your basic Daily Driver

 

[BobbyG]

That's got to be a record for age and ownership......:dblthumb2:

 

[Wendell Jarvis]

Awesome Wendell! Thanks for sharing! The goal of Skybaby and myself will be to break his record. [/QUOT
:xyxthumbs: I agree, that Sky looks great.....

 

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"How Long Have You Owned a Car?" ​

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Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster ​

from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. ​

He drove it up until his death last year.....at the age of 102 !!! ​

He was the oldest living owner of a car from new. Just thought you'd like to see it. ​

He donated it to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years) ​

That's approximately 2000 miles per year...

True loyalty right there I bet a couple of tears came out when he finally let go of it. Because I would if I had my dream car for that long. May he rest in peace. What he died off?


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[andyandy]

Thanks for the amazing story.

 

[flatstick]

pretty cool story. thanks for the pics. something we may never see again !