James Robertson of Detroit could not afford a car to drive to work, which resulted in him walking more than 20 miles a day to and from his job for more than a decade.
After his story gained nationwide attention and a 19-year-old college student raised more than $330,000 to help Mr. Robertson, he began to share what he thought his dream car would be.
"I'm a Ford fan. I remember the Taurus. They look comfortable, nothing fancy. They're simple on the outside, strong on the inside ? like me," he told the Detroit Free Press.
On Friday, he got his wish when a Michigan car dealership gifted him a Ford Taurus by surprise.
David Fischer Jr. with Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights was one of many people to offer Robertson a mode of transportation after hearing his story.
Many who saw the article in Sunday?s Detroit Free Press were impressed with Robertson?s work ethic and perfect attendance throughout years of an impossible commute.
When Mr. Fischer gave Robertson the car, he said it was an emotional experience.
After his story gained nationwide attention and a 19-year-old college student raised more than $330,000 to help Mr. Robertson, he began to share what he thought his dream car would be.
"I'm a Ford fan. I remember the Taurus. They look comfortable, nothing fancy. They're simple on the outside, strong on the inside ? like me," he told the Detroit Free Press.
On Friday, he got his wish when a Michigan car dealership gifted him a Ford Taurus by surprise.
David Fischer Jr. with Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights was one of many people to offer Robertson a mode of transportation after hearing his story.
Many who saw the article in Sunday?s Detroit Free Press were impressed with Robertson?s work ethic and perfect attendance throughout years of an impossible commute.
When Mr. Fischer gave Robertson the car, he said it was an emotional experience.
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