The Ford Barn

Smokedtires · 09-16-2024, 08:22 PM

While at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, I had the opportunity to witness some "original" Model A's. Thought it was pretty neat.

mhsprecher · 09-16-2024, 08:27 PM

There were some nice early models there. I have some pics, too. I will try to load them at some point.

J Franklin · 09-16-2024, 11:17 PM

Edison Lab in the background I believe.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 09-17-2024, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin

Edison Lab in the background I believe.

Yes, we were all parked in that location which is generally reserved for the Lansing to Dearborn Reliability Tour participants. John & Dorothy Grace had their Model-A along with a 1 cylinder Cadillac close by which is always neat to see the similarities. Also, Jeff Kelley brought the Kelley Family's (-which is the late Tim Kelley who used to be a Fordbarner here) 6 cylinder Model K and the '04 Model-A. Several other alphabet cars always parked in that area.

BVZ24 · 09-17-2024, 06:39 AM

There's one at Iola WI too.

rotorwrench · 09-17-2024, 10:11 AM

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The Cadillac cars were built at the plant where Ford originally was to build his first production cars but the investors took another tack and hired Henry Leland to decide what to do with the new plant that was being built. Cadillac was born there instead. Ford went on to Mack road with investors that would stick with it.

nkaminar · 09-17-2024, 11:07 AM

I did not find any parts for that Model A at Snyders.

ModelA29 · 09-17-2024, 12:20 PM

I guess when the build 5 million 25 years later the prices don't hold up in the collector market.

Average Sale Value
USD$71,715

Lowest Sale Value
USD$39,600

Highest Sale Value
USD$103,899

Data based on 7 auction sales.

ronn · 09-17-2024, 01:59 PM

for the same price, Ild rather have the caddy. looks the same- body- but tolerances are better on the caddy.

Gene F · 09-17-2024, 02:01 PM

There is a guy in our local chapter that has one, and his is beautiful. His has the white tires.

Smokedtires · 09-17-2024, 04:10 PM

Wow, who knew the "Modern" Model A'ers would know so much! The Ford Barn never cease to amaze me. Glad to share and learn with you folks.

Halswell · 09-18-2024, 04:44 AM

Wow! Note the right hand drive. Happy Motoring.

09-16-2024, 08:27 PM	#2
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,963	Re: 1904 Model A Ford There were some nice early models there. I have some pics, too. I will try to load them at some point. __________________ 1910 Model T Touring 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

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J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: 1904 Model A Ford Edison Lab in the background I believe.

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rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: 1904 Model A Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Cadillac cars were built at the plant where Ford originally was to build his first production cars but the investors took another tack and hired Henry Leland to decide what to do with the new plant that was being built. Cadillac was born there instead. Ford went on to Mack road with investors that would stick with it.

09-17-2024, 11:07 AM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,857	Re: 1904 Model A Ford I did not find any parts for that Model A at Snyders. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

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ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,647	Re: 1904 Model A Ford for the same price, Ild rather have the caddy. looks the same- body- but tolerances are better on the caddy.

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Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: 1904 Model A Ford There is a guy in our local chapter that has one, and his is beautiful. His has the white tires.

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Smokedtires Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Baldwinsville NY Posts: 238	Re: 1904 Model A Ford Wow, who knew the "Modern" Model A'ers would know so much! The Ford Barn never cease to amaze me. Glad to share and learn with you folks.

09-18-2024, 04:44 AM	#12
Halswell Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wanganui New Zealand Posts: 54	Re: 1904 Model A Ford Wow! Note the right hand drive. Happy Motoring.