The Ford Barn

t-head · 04-23-2014, 05:59 AM

A rider above with his Harley-Davidson after unhitching it from the Model "A" Ford in 1932 at a Ford and Lincoln dealer after dropping it off for service.

The rider below and his Cycletow on his way to pick up another car. See many more photos and learn all about this clever innovation on The Old Motor.

colin1928 · 04-23-2014, 06:01 AM

Wow that's cool

zzlegend · 04-23-2014, 06:17 AM

I am liking that. Would like to have one of those in my garage. Thanks t-head

Roadster62 · 04-23-2014, 06:46 AM

The Antique Motorcycle meet is in Oley, Pa this weekend, great time to post these photos T Head. Bob

ericr · 04-23-2014, 09:11 AM

appears staged to me....the guy looks like a movie star LOL. And I'll bet he went to retrieve more Lincolns than Model "A"s. In fact I've seen pictures of a similar setup to pick up cars at owners' homes and bring them back for routine service but the bike was hooked to the back bumper of a Lincoln.

denis4x4 · 04-23-2014, 09:15 AM

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AAA of California usually has a Harley trike with the bumper pull hardware on the front displayed a various SoCal car shows.

BlueSunoco · 04-23-2014, 10:53 AM

Would love to go back to those days!

rniez · 04-23-2014, 11:03 AM

The Model A appears to be a 1931 Delux Fordor, Model 160-C. A very rare model a production car,

Doug in NJ · 04-23-2014, 12:51 PM

I'm confused: How did the setup actually work?

Doug

super flat · 04-23-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug in NJ

I'm confused: How did the setup actually work?

Doug

Doug, click on the oldmotor and see how they drove to get your car and hitched the cycle to the back bumper for return. Gary

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-23-2014, 01:32 PM

Even in the '60's, while working at Chrysler-Plymouth, we were using an OLD Indian Servi-Cycle to pick up/deliver cars to "special" customers, back when cars had REAL bumpers to clamp onto! I can't believe I even cranked & rode that funny old BLUE MONSTER!---Bill W.

JackA · 04-23-2014, 01:40 PM

A hog with training wheels.

04-23-2014, 05:59 AM	#1
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California A rider above with his Harley-Davidson after unhitching it from the Model "A" Ford in 1932 at a Ford and Lincoln dealer after dropping it off for service. The rider below and his Cycletow on his way to pick up another car. See many more photos and learn all about this clever innovation on The Old Motor. Last edited by t-head; 04-23-2014 at 06:43 AM.

04-23-2014, 06:01 AM	#2
colin1928 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australa Melbourne Posts: 878	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, Caifornia Wow that's cool

04-23-2014, 06:17 AM	#3
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, Caifornia I am liking that. Would like to have one of those in my garage. Thanks t-head

04-23-2014, 06:46 AM	#4
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California The Antique Motorcycle meet is in Oley, Pa this weekend, great time to post these photos T Head. Bob __________________ 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.

04-23-2014, 09:11 AM	#5
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California appears staged to me....the guy looks like a movie star LOL. And I'll bet he went to retrieve more Lincolns than Model "A"s. In fact I've seen pictures of a similar setup to pick up cars at owners' homes and bring them back for routine service but the bike was hooked to the back bumper of a Lincoln.

04-23-2014, 09:15 AM	#6
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) AAA of California usually has a Harley trike with the bumper pull hardware on the front displayed a various SoCal car shows.

04-23-2014, 10:53 AM	#7
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California Would love to go back to those days!

04-23-2014, 11:03 AM	#8
rniez Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 28	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California The Model A appears to be a 1931 Delux Fordor, Model 160-C. A very rare model a production car,

04-23-2014, 12:51 PM	#9
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California I'm confused: How did the setup actually work? Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

04-23-2014, 01:32 PM	#11
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California Even in the '60's, while working at Chrysler-Plymouth, we were using an OLD Indian Servi-Cycle to pick up/deliver cars to "special" customers, back when cars had REAL bumpers to clamp onto! I can't believe I even cranked & rode that funny old BLUE MONSTER!---Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

04-23-2014, 01:40 PM	#12
JackA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL / St. Stephen, NB Posts: 195	Re: The Cycletow - Streamlining Automotive Service in Exclusive Hollywood, California A hog with training wheels.