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 Speedy's BBQ Restaurant in Lexington, North Carolina originally opened in 1963 as Speedy's Drive-In. According to their website, it became Speedy's Barbecue Inc. in 1970 when it was purchased by the Dunns'. Source:  http://www.speedysbbqinc.com/  

They offer BBQ sandwiches, BBQ plates, and BBQ trays. Known for their large portions. Dine inside or curbside service. 

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 Barbecue Center in Lexington, North Carolina is an original, older barbecue restaurant, although we're not sure exactly how old it is. Lexington, North Carolina is famous for it's barbecue, so be sure to search Retropolis to find more original, old barbecue restaurants in Lexington, NC and throughout the state of North Carolina! Just search Retropolis for the words: North Carolina barbecue. Or, to find a variety of vintage North Carolina diners and restaurants, just click on TRAVEL to search by zip!

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 Lexington Barbecue in Lexington, North Carolina opened 50 years ago, in 1962. This is one of the famous barbecue restaurants of North Carolina where true barbecue fans will make sure they stop for a meal while traveling. It's also a great stop for people traveling North Carollina's historic Highway 64 because travelers can experience the same barbecue people experienced 50 years ago. In fact, you can still dine from your car the old fashioned way. Just pull up and honk your horn, and someone will come out to take your order, then bring it out to your car. read more...

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Kauffman's Country Bakery in Millersburg, Ohio opened in 1992, but it has such a nostalgic bakery atmosphere that it feels older than that. It's one of the largest bakeries in Amish country, and they sell classic baked goods - breads, cookies, pies, and more! Plus, they have a lunch menu which includes items such as panini grilled sandwiches, fish sandwiches, and pizza. According to their website, twenty Amish and Mennonite women work in the bakery. Source: http://www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com/about.php read more...

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 We're not sure when the Dellroy Drive-in Restaurant in Dellroy, Ohio originally opened. They serve fish, fries, floats, flurries and more.

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We're not sure how long this Stewart's Root Beer Drive-In in Marion, Ohio has been at this location, but you can't miss the orange building and orange sign! 

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Tree's Drive-in is an original drive-in restaurant in Berne, Indiana. We're not sure how long it has been open, but it has been there for years. Dine in your car, at a picnic table, or get it to go. They have coney dogs, burgers, fries, onion rings, root beer, and more!

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We're not sure when Watts Burger in Odessa, Texas opened, but we estimate the 1950's. There's no restaurant to dine INSIDE, but you can eat in your car or take it with you. This is an original classic burger joint! 

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The Sno Cap Drive-in Restaurant opened in North Augusta, South Carolina in 1964. It still has the original neon sign. Counter stools line the counter, red booths line the windows, and the floors are checkered.  The menu speakers and carport have been there since the early 60's. You can eat inside the building or in your car: Dine-in, drive-in, or call ahead for take-out.  

They serve a variety of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, and quesadillas. Plus, they have sodas, floats, shakes, and desserts. read more...

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White Turkey Drive-In Restaurant in Conneaut, Ohio is an original 50's drive-in, established in 1952. This restaurant looks very much the same as it did back in the 1950's. Sit around the open-air counter on one of their red counter stools, or at a picnic table. Open Mother's Day weekend until Labor Day daily from 11am to 10pm. Serving turkey sandwiches, frosted root beer, fish,  burgers, onion rings, cole slaw, and more!

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