Let's get ready for our trip...


First...we'll need some company...

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They all look cute. Hey the one one the right looks like Marilyn Monroe! Let's let all three ride along! Now we'll need a ride. Something roomy for all of us, with a little style....
(These covers are, of course, Pin-Ups and date from the late 1930's and 1940's. Some of the most famous pin-up artists including Elvgren, Thompson and Petty produced many matchbook covers in sets. The girl on right is indeed a young Marilyn Monore. Early in her career she often posed for renown artist Thompson)


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PERFECT! A 1956 OLDS with an AM radio.
(Many automobile covers were produced. My earliest is for a 1926 Ford. Of course there are 1000's of different varieties as dealerships also produced covers)

Let's get a few snacks for the road.




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Do you see a gas station yet? We're getting low. Look for signs!


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