The Ford Barn

Gary Karr · 12-28-2015, 11:19 AM

The 2015 HCCA Holiday Motor Excursion was yesterday in Pasadena, CA and what a show it was! There were so many and such a variety of automobiles and so many people, it was hard to get all of the pictures I wanted. The weather was clear and cool, perfect for the tour. Here are some of the vehicles that showed up.

Gary Karr · 12-28-2015, 11:26 AM

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Jwilli · 12-28-2015, 07:20 PM

Nice show.

Glen in Hillman MI · 12-29-2015, 09:45 AM

Thank,s Gary I enjoyed them vary much.
Glen

C26Pinelake · 12-29-2015, 10:09 AM

How many total cars and how many Model A Fords ? Wayne

ricklove · 12-29-2015, 10:19 AM

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Some beautiful and unique cars!!! I love the '53-'54 Merc convertible!! Seems a lot of folks had coats on; what's up with that in Pasadena CA??

Jeff/Illinois · 12-29-2015, 10:53 AM

Yes nice cars thank you, enjoyed seeing them!

I like the '34 Ford Panel Truck!

gz · 12-30-2015, 12:16 PM

It was another great Holiday Motor Excursion. I have been attending almost regularly for 20+ years. I flew out for the weekend and got to ride and drive in a friend's Pierce which I sold him a few years back.

There are cars that have been attending the HME for decades and there are cars that have never been seen before or are re-appearing with new owners after years of absence. The variety ranges from Model Ts and As, to large brass cars, big Full Classics, small one and two cylinder vehicles, buses, vintage motorcycles, etc. To participate in the tour itself, vehicles need to be 1932 or earlier and stock. At the starting point, there are LOTS of traditional hot rods and other vintage cars that just come to see the old cars take off. They create their own show. Cars start arriving at the crack of dawn.

Every year at this event, I notice more and more young people. It seemed in years past, the young people were passengers, but now there are more young drivers with their young families riding in the back seats. I also noticed an increase in the amount of female drivers.

The amount of energy seen at this event continues to grow each year as does the number of attendees. The interest in prewar cars is certainly alive and well.

Dodge · 12-30-2015, 11:02 PM

Wonderful pictures, great show, thanks for sharing. Would be great to make it one year.
Please post again next year.

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 12-31-2015, 12:39 AM

Gary,
Thanks for the pictures.
Did you bring one of your Model A's?
Neil

12-28-2015, 07:20 PM	#3
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion Nice show.

12-29-2015, 09:45 AM	#4
Glen in Hillman MI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 107	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion Thank,s Gary I enjoyed them vary much. Glen

12-29-2015, 10:09 AM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion How many total cars and how many Model A Fords ? Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 12-29-2015 at 10:37 AM.

12-29-2015, 10:19 AM	#6
ricklove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus MS Posts: 241	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Some beautiful and unique cars!!! I love the '53-'54 Merc convertible!! Seems a lot of folks had coats on; what's up with that in Pasadena CA??

12-29-2015, 10:53 AM	#7
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,973	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion Yes nice cars thank you, enjoyed seeing them! I like the '34 Ford Panel Truck!

12-30-2015, 12:16 PM	#8
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,727	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion It was another great Holiday Motor Excursion. I have been attending almost regularly for 20+ years. I flew out for the weekend and got to ride and drive in a friend's Pierce which I sold him a few years back. There are cars that have been attending the HME for decades and there are cars that have never been seen before or are re-appearing with new owners after years of absence. The variety ranges from Model Ts and As, to large brass cars, big Full Classics, small one and two cylinder vehicles, buses, vintage motorcycles, etc. To participate in the tour itself, vehicles need to be 1932 or earlier and stock. At the starting point, there are LOTS of traditional hot rods and other vintage cars that just come to see the old cars take off. They create their own show. Cars start arriving at the crack of dawn. Every year at this event, I notice more and more young people. It seemed in years past, the young people were passengers, but now there are more young drivers with their young families riding in the back seats. I also noticed an increase in the amount of female drivers. The amount of energy seen at this event continues to grow each year as does the number of attendees. The interest in prewar cars is certainly alive and well. Last edited by gz; 12-30-2015 at 12:24 PM.

12-30-2015, 11:02 PM	#9
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,568	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion Wonderful pictures, great show, thanks for sharing. Would be great to make it one year. Please post again next year.

12-31-2015, 12:39 AM	#10
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 1,457	Re: 2015 Holiday Motor Excursion Gary, Thanks for the pictures. Did you bring one of your Model A's? Neil