By Bill Thorpe

Edwards Drive-In, home of the legendary, handmade pork tenderloin, hand-dipped onion rings and homemade root beer, celebrated its 60th anniversary Friday.

The occasion was marked by 60 cent coneys, a cruise-in, rollback prices on food, prizes, a 1950s impersonator, face painting and free Edi logo Frisbees with the purchase of a sandwich. 

Edwards, 2126 S. Sherman Drive, originally opened as a Dog ’n Suds drive-in Aug. 10, 1957, and was owned and managed by Herb Edwards and his son, Tom, before being passed down to Tom’s son and daughter, Jeff and Terri.

The diner, which can seat 165 patrons, has thrived throughout the decades. Customers from throughout central Indiana continually flock to the restaurant because of its excellent food. The curb-side service offers a throwback to the 1950s.
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Edwards is also known for its burgers, chicken, fish and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, chili and salads. Chicken, fish and shrimp dinners are also served, and a catering service is available.

By Bill Thorpe

​Chet Aubin from Bargersville is the proud owner of a 1971 Pontiac Tempest with GTO badging on it. He calls his car Big Blue.

His sister bought the car brand-new and drove it for 10 years, driving it some 70,000 miles. When she moved back to Indiana the car was parked in their mother’s garage and never driven again for 35 years. After their mother died, Chet was given the car and began its rebirth.

He took the car to Graham Custom Auto in Franklin for much of the restoration. The interior was reupholstered and repainted.

A General Motors 455 cubic-inch big block engine was added together with 3.73 gear ratio and positraction. Aftermarket 17-inch rims replaced the stock 14-inch ones together with a heavy-duty frame. Then the “stiletto blue” paint scheme was added to finish off the project.

Chet is beginning to attend more car shows this year and hopes to be seen more often in central Indiana this summer.

Until next time, happy cruising!