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Old 01-12-2014, 04:36 PM   #8
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Default Re: Model A vs. Flathead quandry

We can't choose your mind for you. You have to think about what YOU want, and what YOU are going to use it for.
I have both. For me, I like the model A better. Some personal reasons, but also it is more primitive, so not everyone can drive it, but not as primitive as Model T (I love them too) but is it getting very limited in areas to drive a T without putting people at risk, because of all the self centered brats on the road.
My A is fast to figure out a problem, and usually I can fix it. It looks great, as aerodynamic as a brick, but people just love to stand and look at them. At most shows, you will see more people looking at the A's.
I have fun with it. When I have friends who have never ridden in one, I have them climb in and I go over some railroad tracks at about 40. Years later I will have a guy come to me and say, "Do you remember taking my father and me in your car? When we hit those tracks I thought we were airborne". So 20 years later, they still remember it.
Model A owners tend to hold onto what we have. At the opening of the Museum (Yes, not an unbiased population) the had everyone hold up their hands; they asked you to take your hand down as they counted down the years; "How many have owned you car 5 years or less lower your hands, 10 years, 20 years......" They got to 70. I have had mine 40 years, I'm a newbe.
My V8 is fairly new to me, and is very different than most any V8 you will ever see. It's in great condition, National Best of show winner. I really like it. I enjoy it. But if I am forced down to one, model A stays.
Get the car that you like, that makes you feel good, that makes your heart skip a beat, that brings back a memory, that you want to see in your driveway. If you like the V8, go for it. They are great cars.
Then please post a photo of what you have chosen.
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