One of the most famous cars of the early 20th century is set to go on display at Richmond, Virginia, convention center. USA Today reports the getaway car of iconic gangster John Dillinger, the 1933 Essex Terraplane, is currently on the move across the country in honor of the 77th anniversary of his death.
The car is usually housed at the National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C., but it has since been making several stops, including the Baltimore airport. Dillinger is perhaps most famous for deftly eluding police during his legendary crime spree, eventually being killed by law enforcement in Chicago on July 22, 1934.
According to the publication, the car is valued at about $150,000 and is one of several famous getaway cars that have made their way into the annals of history, including the iconic Ford driven by Bonnie and Clyde in which they were gunned down after being cornered by police in 1934.
In fact, the news source reports that Clyde wrote Henry Ford himself to tell him what a reliable car he made, saying it was perfect for "sustained speed and freedom from trouble."