From Rust to Raffle: Rotary's 1959 Willys Pickup Gets a Second Life

In a small town like Big Sandy, a pickup truck can be more than just a vehicle. It can carry decades of memories, stories, and community history. One such truck—a 1959 Willys pickup—is now getting a brand-new chapter thanks to the efforts of the Big Sandy Rotary Club and the determined work of Rotary President Shon Tester.

The truck, originally purchased brand new in April of 1959 by Steve Kalanick, has remained part of the Big Sandy community ever since. Over the years it passed through several local families but never left town. When longtime resident Deb Louvar offered the vehicle to Tester...

 
 
 
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