The Ford Barn

roccaas · 08-19-2011, 04:39 PM

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011...-pebble-beach/

BTW, the answer is YES!

85930tudor · 08-19-2011, 04:54 PM

I would also have to say yes.

bobscogin · 08-19-2011, 04:58 PM

No. How can I say this politely? It's not very attractive.

Bob

85930tudor · 08-19-2011, 05:07 PM

I know Bob it matches me.

Bill in Al · 08-19-2011, 05:17 PM

E.T. Gregorie was also the fellow who built the "last" model A in 1945.

Blessyouboys · 08-19-2011, 05:21 PM

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No.

gweilbaker · 08-19-2011, 05:40 PM

It's BU## ugly !!!

Ray With · 08-19-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweilbaker

It's BU## ugly !!!

I totaly agree double butt ugly

Steve Wastler · 08-19-2011, 06:17 PM

Triple butt ugly....

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-19-2011, 06:29 PM

I personally don't think the car is "ugly" as some say simply because I appreciate it for the styling era that it was built and for what it represents.

Now, the "biggie" for me is Yes I would love to own 'that one' but No if Ford were to mass-reproduce it. Part of the thrill of ownership of an "art form" such as that is to have the only one. If you go to a big car show, and you & two others all have matching cars like this, it kinda takes away the 'Top Gun' element. Then you gotta rely on your own good looks to draw a crowd!!

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V4F · 08-19-2011, 06:36 PM

what drive train was in it ? ...............

peters180a/170b · 08-19-2011, 07:04 PM

if it gets 50 miles to a gallon

i'll go for it.

Roadster62 · 08-19-2011, 07:09 PM

The restored car looks great, far nicer now that the red paint job has been replaced with the original interior and exterior colors. I'd love to own it, but a mass produced version would not be of any interest. Edsel's first V8 speedster was discovered by a friend about 20 years ago here in Connecticut. The restoration is moving along slowly and the car is in Tennessee now. Go to the HAMB and do a search and some photos will pop up.

denis4x4 · 08-19-2011, 07:24 PM

I saw this car in person at the GNRS several years go and the photos don't do it justice. Even in the unrestored condition, you could see the style that was influenced by Edsel. I think it was powered with a warmed over flathead

Yes, I'd buy one in a heart beat!

glenn in camino · 08-19-2011, 07:31 PM

I think it's powered by a flathead V8. No, I wouldn't want one.

Flathead · 08-19-2011, 07:49 PM

Very nice car! Edsel often doesn't get enough credit for his ideas. Mr. Gregorie was also very talented. A new version wouldn't have the "soul" of the original, it would be like a high tech streetrod, not one of my favorite things. My 2 cents.

Rusty Karz · 08-19-2011, 08:16 PM

Looks kind of like it should have been in the old "Dick Tracy" comic strip. Not all that attractive but would have been more so in the 40's maybe.

redmodelt · 08-19-2011, 08:32 PM

Funny thing is the Model T guys like it so far!
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1313781140

Roadster62 · 08-19-2011, 08:39 PM

Thanks, I'll check in with some like minded folks. Is it on the V8 site as well?

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

Funny thing is the Model T guys like it so far!
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1313781140

Logan · 08-19-2011, 08:42 PM

I think its a good looking car, with a nice flowing design. Its not practical for anything other than a sunny day, but i would like to own it.

08-19-2011, 04:39 PM	#1
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011...-pebble-beach/ BTW, the answer is YES! __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

08-19-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? I would also have to say yes.

08-19-2011, 04:58 PM	#3
bobscogin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 248	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? No. How can I say this politely? It's not very attractive. Bob

08-19-2011, 05:07 PM	#4
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? I know Bob it matches me.

08-19-2011, 05:17 PM	#5
Bill in Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pell City (New London) Al Posts: 317	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? E.T. Gregorie was also the fellow who built the "last" model A in 1945.

08-19-2011, 05:21 PM	#6
Blessyouboys Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blissful Posts: 298	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No.

08-19-2011, 05:40 PM	#7
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? It's BU## ugly !!!

08-19-2011, 06:17 PM	#9
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? Triple butt ugly....

08-19-2011, 06:29 PM	#10
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? I personally don't think the car is "ugly" as some say simply because I appreciate it for the styling era that it was built and for what it represents. Now, the "biggie" for me is Yes I would love to own 'that one' but No if Ford were to mass-reproduce it. Part of the thrill of ownership of an "art form" such as that is to have the only one. If you go to a big car show, and you & two others all have matching cars like this, it kinda takes away the 'Top Gun' element. Then you gotta rely on your own good looks to draw a crowd!! . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-19-2011, 06:36 PM	#11
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? what drive train was in it ? ............... __________________ V4f

08-19-2011, 07:04 PM	#12
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? if it gets 50 miles to a gallon i'll go for it.

08-19-2011, 07:09 PM	#13
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? The restored car looks great, far nicer now that the red paint job has been replaced with the original interior and exterior colors. I'd love to own it, but a mass produced version would not be of any interest. Edsel's first V8 speedster was discovered by a friend about 20 years ago here in Connecticut. The restoration is moving along slowly and the car is in Tennessee now. Go to the HAMB and do a search and some photos will pop up. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-19-2011, 07:24 PM	#14
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? I saw this car in person at the GNRS several years go and the photos don't do it justice. Even in the unrestored condition, you could see the style that was influenced by Edsel. I think it was powered with a warmed over flathead Yes, I'd buy one in a heart beat!

08-19-2011, 07:31 PM	#15
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? I think it's powered by a flathead V8. No, I wouldn't want one.

08-19-2011, 07:49 PM	#16
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,499	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? Very nice car! Edsel often doesn't get enough credit for his ideas. Mr. Gregorie was also very talented. A new version wouldn't have the "soul" of the original, it would be like a high tech streetrod, not one of my favorite things. My 2 cents.

08-19-2011, 08:16 PM	#17
Rusty Karz Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 53	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? Looks kind of like it should have been in the old "Dick Tracy" comic strip. Not all that attractive but would have been more so in the 40's maybe.

08-19-2011, 08:32 PM	#18
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? Funny thing is the Model T guys like it so far! http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1313781140

08-19-2011, 08:42 PM	#20
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now? I think its a good looking car, with a nice flowing design. Its not practical for anything other than a sunny day, but i would like to own it. __________________ Cowtown A's