On this day, Robert H.Mitchell, III knocked on the door of this house to inguire about buying the 1968 Dodge Charger that sat rotting in the driveway.

With father Robert H.Mitchell, Jr. (Bob), sitting in their freshly restored 1968 Dodge Coronet at the curb Robert was not surprised when a window near the porch opened instead of the door. Bob had tried to buy the same car three times in the last four years and each time spoke with the owner via the window. 

Robert introducted himself then expressed interest in buying the car. He was immediately told the car was not for sale. The lady said she was going to give the car to a relative. It wasn't until the woman noticed the Coronet at the curb that the tone of the conversation changed. 

Robert explained he was a car enthusiast and that he wanted to buy the Charger and restore it to its original condition. He pointed to the Coronet as an example of what he planned to do to the Charger, if she would sell it to him. The woman in turn asked that he wait where he was and closed the window. Shortly her husband opened the front door then came out onto the porch.

It should be noted that this vehicle is well known to classic car enthusiasts in this area. Numerious people have attempted to buy this car over the past ten years but were always told it was not for sale.

Robert again pointed out the Coronet at the curb and told the owners husband he'd like to buy the Charger and restore it. The man delivered the same message prospective buys have been hearing for years but agreed to allow an inspection of the car.  After the inspection Robert made another offer to buy the car. The man said he was sorry but the car was not for sale. He then added, "I'll call you if she changes her mind".

Contact information was exchanged and the Mitchell's left.

The picture above shows the state of the Charger on that day.