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1969 Dodge Charger Postcard with Fran Garten Miss American Teen-Ager Palisades New Jersey | Automobile Postcards7 of 7 |  |  |
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My Mom went to the Detroit Auto Show in 1969 and Fran Garten was there. She signed the back of the postcard to her. Did Fran Garten become famous? Never heard of her. I am not sure if this postcard would be collectable in any way but the picture is way cool with the Charger and man is that trophy big! : )
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she won the miss american teen ager beauty pageant the charger was the official car for the pageant which was held in new york found this on flickr
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69 charger very cool car