The End of The Road

Episode 5


The 49 Chevy: Steve Edwards

December 3, 2021

Steve and Maxine Edwards and The 49 Chevy - Photo courtesy of the Edwards Family

 

Steve Edwards tells the story of his mom’s pride and joy 49 Chevy, and the epic journey it took getting it to McCarthy in 1963. His father, Jim Edwards, was renown for his feats of daring, but the story of Jim getting this car to McCarthy when there was only a railroad bed, is truly one for the history books!

 

The 49 Chevy in Southern California - Photo courtesy of the Edwards Family

In this Episode

  • Steve Edwards: Talks about his mother’s love of traveling, her favorite earthly possession, and the time his dad took 60 days getting the 49 Chevy down the McCarthy railroad bed.

  • Jon Erdman: Interviewer, Producer, and Wrangell Mountains Center Executive Director

  • Michelle McAfee: Co-host, script editor, audio editor/engineer

  • David Jacobs-Strain: Audio Mastering

 

Brand New 49 Chevy - Photo courtesy of the Edwards Family

 

The 49 Chevy after the trip down McCarthy Road -Photo courtesy of the Edwards Family

Article by Jim Edwards

Special thanks to the Alaska State Council on the Arts for their generous grant, making Season Two of this podcast possible!