Hendersonville resident David Burns, 19, put the car on eBay and plans to use the proceeds to pay for college tuition. His grandmother, Barbara Rouser, acquired the car about a decade ago when she bought a home and property in south Asheville. At the time, a couple was living in the trolley car, which remains in fairly good shape, although it could use some roof repairs. Carolina Power & Light Company purchased 10 of these cars to operate on the streets of Asheville, which had one of the country’s earliest trolley systems. Service began in 1888 but had ended by 1940. Hollifield said he’s aware of three Asheville trolley cars still in town. “This is the best one,” he said. “Cosmetically, the car is mostly intact.”
(note: picture of present condition in the Asheville Citizen Times shows it will require much TLC during restoration)