A TALE OF TWO CARS?

(Source of image: Florida State Archives)

This old Jacksonville photo raises several questions: Just what happened to the smashed-up car?  Were its occupants able to walk away from the wreck?  And what's the story on the jalopy in the background? 

The photo dates from April 23, 1948.  The two-tone, black & white vehicle has song lyrics and musical notes painted on it.  Maybe this is the explanation:  During the time period, boys who owned cars often drove such outdated vehicles as Model T's.  Sometimes, they would jazz up their rides with slogans ("23 Skidoo," "Kilroy was here," etc.), cartoon characters, and other snappy touches like checkerboard patterns.  Was the old clunker in the picture once the pride & joy of a River City teen?

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