Rankin's Grocery

Rankin Grocery has stood silent vigil for decades in Anderson, SC, selling some gas, but mostly feeding the "sweet tooth" needs of thousands of high school students. It's a favorite stop when visiting dignitaries and their old cars come to call.

This pair of '57's was shot on a sunny, short-sleeve shirt Spring day, in 1991. The next day, the "Storm of the Century" swept up the East Coast, leaving us with 10 inches of snow. My buddy Bob Smith, owner of the Caballero, had driven it from Chicago for us to work on it.

He had to call to work up there & tell them his departure for home would be delayed because he was, quite literally, snowed-in! Luckily, the storm received national news coverage, so the reason for his delay was accepted.