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FWIW from someone old enough to know these cars when new and who drove them when nearly new: Although not common, a high end car was sometimes provided for a popular city public figure, C of P, Fire chief, other. I remember a fire chief who had a bright red Buick Super as his official vehicle, certainly not normal. Another option could have been a vehicle allowance and the official in mention bought his own. The outgoing sheriff in my area has driven a fully optioned late model Ford F350 CC for years. Department signage clearly displayed thereon. It certainly is not what would be considered a fleet type vehicle. The mods on the '51 appear to be nicely done. Beautiful car.