Thanks for the confirmation, Bud! My uncle was just home from the Marines and enjoyed showing that off. I was fascinated. His was a sort of turquoise color.

Is that the one with the gas tank access in the tail fin, Bud? My uncle had one when I was seven, and I may be remembering wrong.

Those cup holders are jarring to my vintage-50s eyes! I’m glad you clarified in the alt text, Bud. Thanks for the beautiful post.