The Ford Barn

ericr · 02-23-2015, 07:59 AM

still running, with a few modifications.

fredski · 02-23-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ericr

still running, with a few modifications.

I have seen this car up close and assumed it was a kit car.

Fredski

Tom Wesenberg · 02-23-2015, 09:03 AM

So, Cuba sells Mary Kay.

gweilbaker · 02-23-2015, 09:09 AM

Looking at the camber of the rear wheel and what looks like VW hub caps makes one wonder if it is on a VW chassis. Also note the covered grill area.

gweilbaker · 02-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Looking at the camber of the rear wheel and what looks like VW hub caps makes one wonder if it is on a VW chassis. Also note the covered grill area.

gweilbaker · 02-23-2015, 09:16 AM

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sorry for the double post

Barry B./ Ma. · 02-23-2015, 09:51 AM

Colorful to say the least !

Y-Blockhead · 02-23-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gweilbaker

Looking at the camber of the rear wheel and what looks like VW hub caps makes one wonder if it is on a VW chassis. Also note the covered grill area.

I think you could be correct. I believe it has VW turn signal lights on the front fenders also.

CarlG · 02-23-2015, 10:21 AM

I'd be way more interested in the '56 Fairlane in the background!

ericr · 02-23-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gweilbaker

sorry for the double post

no, I am sorry.....it appears I was hoodwinked! It is not an original 500 point car.

ericr · 02-23-2015, 10:29 AM

having committed Model "A" fraud, maybe I should show the origin of this pic. I was the victim of circumstances:

http://georgemarks.com/Cars%20of%20Cuba/index.html

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-23-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gweilbaker

sorry for the double post

Chief always sed, "YEP, I'm sorry, too, BUT I've lurned to live with it!"
Bill W.

mshmodela · 02-23-2015, 12:35 PM

I guess Eisenhower made the right choice.

Russell in Tulsa · 02-23-2015, 02:42 PM

[QUOTE=ericr;1038834]having committed Model "A" fraud, maybe I should show the origin of this pic. I was the victim of circumstances:

http://georgemarks.com/Cars%20of%20Cuba/index.html[/QU

Mostly 4 door cars

juke joint johnny · 02-23-2015, 03:53 PM

Glad to se your back Bill !!!
Is that car one of those Glassics made in West Palm Beach Fla in the 60's??
They were preety Grim and on an International chassis if I remember right.

John Cochran

CarlG · 02-23-2015, 04:08 PM

Naw, it's a Volkswagen Kit car.

Tom Cavallaro · 02-24-2015, 09:07 AM

Elvis has left the Barn!

Lona · 02-24-2015, 09:32 AM

Great pics....brings back memories. Having lived in Puerto Rico for many years and seeing what salt air can do to cars, I'm amazed that these old ones are not totally rusted out.

Isn't pic No. DSC-0792 a 2CV Citroen and not a Puegot?

Glen

Joe K · 02-24-2015, 10:14 AM

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Surprised that the worker's paradise can afford such extravagance.

I had a friend who got convinced he wanted a VW conversion to a Jeep. A "Veep" he called it. Kit car total price in 1978 about $1800. You still had to provide your own engine and VW running gear. For that price then you could buy a VERY good condition CJ2A.

Today the used Veep might be worth about $1800? Meanwhile a similar good condition CJ2A would run about $5000 minimum.

Joe K

Ray in La Mesa · 02-24-2015, 10:27 AM

Looks like Vw hub caps too.

02-23-2015, 09:03 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Cuban Model "A" So, Cuba sells Mary Kay.

02-23-2015, 09:09 AM	#4
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Cuban Model "A" Looking at the camber of the rear wheel and what looks like VW hub caps makes one wonder if it is on a VW chassis. Also note the covered grill area.

02-23-2015, 09:16 AM	#5
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Cuban Model "A" Looking at the camber of the rear wheel and what looks like VW hub caps makes one wonder if it is on a VW chassis. Also note the covered grill area.

02-23-2015, 09:16 AM	#6
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Cuban Model "A" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) sorry for the double post

02-23-2015, 09:51 AM	#7
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: Cuban Model "A" Colorful to say the least !

02-23-2015, 10:21 AM	#9
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Cuban Model "A" I'd be way more interested in the '56 Fairlane in the background! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-23-2015, 10:29 AM	#11
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: Cuban Model "A" having committed Model "A" fraud, maybe I should show the origin of this pic. I was the victim of circumstances: http://georgemarks.com/Cars%20of%20Cuba/index.html

02-23-2015, 12:35 PM	#13
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Cuban Model "A" I guess Eisenhower made the right choice. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

02-23-2015, 02:42 PM	#14
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: Cuban Model "A" [QUOTE=ericr;1038834]having committed Model "A" fraud, maybe I should show the origin of this pic. I was the victim of circumstances: http://georgemarks.com/Cars%20of%20Cuba/index.html[/QU Mostly 4 door cars

02-23-2015, 03:53 PM	#15
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: Cuban Model "A" Glad to se your back Bill !!! Is that car one of those Glassics made in West Palm Beach Fla in the 60's?? They were preety Grim and on an International chassis if I remember right. John Cochran

02-23-2015, 04:08 PM	#16
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Cuban Model "A" Naw, it's a Volkswagen Kit car. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-24-2015, 09:07 AM	#17
Tom Cavallaro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barrington, NJ Posts: 280	Re: Cuban Model "A" Elvis has left the Barn! __________________ I work very hard to avoid all and any mistakes. I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.

02-24-2015, 09:32 AM	#18
Lona Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gloucester, Va Posts: 464	Re: Cuban Model "A" Great pics....brings back memories. Having lived in Puerto Rico for many years and seeing what salt air can do to cars, I'm amazed that these old ones are not totally rusted out. Isn't pic No. DSC-0792 a 2CV Citroen and not a Puegot? Glen __________________ '31 Model A Deluxe Roadster '31 Chrysler Model 70 Sedan '88 Pontiac Fiero GT '36 Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

02-24-2015, 10:14 AM	#19
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Cuban Model "A" Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Surprised that the worker's paradise can afford such extravagance. I had a friend who got convinced he wanted a VW conversion to a Jeep. A "Veep" he called it. Kit car total price in 1978 about $1800. You still had to provide your own engine and VW running gear. For that price then you could buy a VERY good condition CJ2A. Today the used Veep might be worth about $1800? Meanwhile a similar good condition CJ2A would run about $5000 minimum. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

02-24-2015, 10:27 AM	#20
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Cuban Model "A" Looks like Vw hub caps too.