Gus
Wilson was the main
character of the series and part owner and master mechanic of the Model
Garage. A thoughtful man, respected in his town, Gus was never without
his common sense and trusty pipe. You could always tell when he was
pondering possible solutions to a complex problem as he became quiet and lit
up the famous pipe. That process was usually follow by the exclamation
"I've got it" and then we were treated to the solution and the logic behind
it.
Gus was never
given a specific age but was always described as a "veteran mechanic" who
had been around since the very early days of automobiles. In the early
issues he was portrayed as the stereotypical "garage-man" in bib overalls
and engineers cap. Later issues showed him in coveralls but always
with his pipe and cap. Gus was single and lived in a house close to
the shop and was often called from either slumber or vacation to solve some
particular emergency. In his career he was involved as a expert
witness and concerned citizen as he saved lives, solved mysteries, and
defended the country against saboteurs and the criminal element. He
was and remains, an amazing man.
"Gus and Joe
are Real Live Men"
August, 1930
"Is There a
REAL Gus Wilson?" January,
1938
"Gus Turns
Back the Clock" (30th Anniversary)
July 1955
