Day 59: The origin of the phrase "Tin Lizzy" is unknown to me, but it refers specifically to Henry Ford's famous Model T, here shown in the 1926 "roadster-pickup" version. This grand old gal can often be seen parked on the road or in her driveway in downtown Eatonville, her dark red paint job spanking clean and bright. I've only seen her motoring once or twice, but I'm sure she attends the annual antique car show in Packwood even though it might take her several hours to get there at a top speed of 35 MPH. Still, it's a real thrill to watch her pull through the intersection, chugging along as faithfully as ever, her owner in period dress behind the wheel.
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