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Man who restored Miss Daisy car dies at 80
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Tolbert N. Lester Jr. restored this maroon Hudson, owned by Herbert Bell, that was used in the move “Driving Miss Daisy.”
Tolbert N. Lester Jr. had his favorite car, a 1957 Ford Ranchero, but the Gainesville man was best known for another set of wheels — a maroon Hudson featured in the movie “Driving Miss Daisy.” He restored the car, which plays a key role in the film, then found himself in the Hollywood limelight. He and his wife, Lucy, and the car’s owner, Herbert Bell, drove the shiny car to the movie premiere in Atlanta, where spotlights were shining and wine was flowing.