Mandeville Motors 1940
 

Recieved my historical packet from Ford today in regards to the 1940 lincoln continental cabriolet i'm in negotiation with and it did not say what state the dealer was in. build sheet was interesting and well worth $20 any help would be great! thanks!:D

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

There's a Banner Ford in Mandeville, LA, possibly they took over where Mandeville Motors left off. Doubtful they would have any old records but they may shed some light on the former dealer, who knows? It's worth a phone call.

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

Awsome! I will call tomorrow because you never know! Small town and somebody will hopefully keep the info trail fresh! thanks!

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

How do you request historical info from Ford?

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

Deuce.......I think you can go through the Benson Ford Institute. You can go online.

Mike

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

yes through Bensen Ford Institute, send request first in email and if they have info then send a check for $20 and the vin numbers and description of vehicle!

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

55 ......I had a friend of mine that was looking for something on his '36 and he went to them and he was absolutely surprised as to what he was able to get from them. It was 3 or 4 years ago, but the detail was perfect.

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

The Benson Ford institute's website looks quite extensive. Is there a specific department or email address you used to submit your request. They look to big to handle a random "cold call" email effectively.
I guess the short version of all that is " who or what department specifically did you contact?"

Thanks,
T
Edited:
After a little serendipitous digging I found it!

http://www.thehenryford.org/research...onRecords.aspx

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

Unfortunately, production records for flathead Fords were destroyed in the 1970 Rotunda fire:(

Re: Mandeville Motors 1940
 

yes lots of good data was! i was surprised to get the info i did, even the lock numbers!