The Ford Barn

Hoop · 01-26-2012, 05:19 PM

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harleyjj · 01-26-2012, 05:23 PM

That is the car that Gordon Buehrig the designer for Duesenberg, Cord and Auburn designed and had built. What a beautiful car!

Aerocraft · 01-26-2012, 05:41 PM

There was a replica of that car at Iola, WI car show several years ago. Impressive wheels! Gar Williams

Hoop · 01-27-2012, 07:48 AM

The replica is pretty darned good. I bet the top was a bear to reproduce due to the way it had to fold.

harleyjj · 01-27-2012, 09:08 AM

sure would be neat if the original surfaced!

Hoop · 01-28-2012, 06:11 AM

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"sure would be neat if the original surfaced!"

Yep. Sometimes it's difficult to tell what's real and what's not ... or what's really unreal and what's unreal but real. Or what's original and what's really original ... or what's unreal but original ... you know what I mean.

Anyhow, here's Jack Richard's Cabriolet for those who missed it before:

Steve Plucker · 01-28-2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoop

"sure would be neat if the original surfaced!"

Yep. Sometimes it's difficult to tell what's real and what's not ... or what's really unreal and what's unreal but real. Or what's original and what's really original ... or what's unreal but original ... you know what I mean.

Anyhow, here's Jack Richard's Cabriolet for those who missed it before:

HOOP...It is GREAT to know that you are still around!

Good to hear from you!

Yes sir ieeeee...I like the "original" the best! It just stands out better than the "replica", for which as you say is "pretty darn good" to!

Pluck

peters180a/170b · 01-28-2012, 08:25 AM

I am sorry , i don't like the original one or the Replica..

..Looks like Gordon Buehrig was getting back at Henry for doing something...

Steve Wastler · 01-28-2012, 08:53 AM

I'm with Pete, I think they both are butt ugly!!!! JMHO

joe plumber · 01-28-2012, 10:39 AM

Seen one you have seen both ,show me one .

Hoop · 01-29-2012, 05:52 AM

Not bad for 450+ views. Thank you for helping out with a little "screen test."

Gordon Buehrig was an icon of custom coach building. Each guy who tries to duplicate what Buehrig did with his cabriolet finds that it's a whole lot trickier than they first thought.

The Buehrig Cabriolet will remain a tantalizing project for stouter souls ... and, if true enough, may tease the eye of the unwary.

28RPU · 01-29-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Wastler

I'm with Pete, I think they both are butt ugly!!!! JMHO

Yep. Proportions are horrible. Looks like a home made Shay replica done by a blind man.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-29-2012, 11:31 AM

LOL

28RPU that's one way of putting it, and I'd have to agree. I think any of the standard body styles is much better looking. Even with the ugly color on my 29 Tudor, I wouldn't trade it for this car.

Chris in WNC · 01-31-2012, 09:22 AM

I was unaware of the Jack Richard car until this thread appeared.
hope to see it sometime.

the one Hoop posted in the grainy photo was just recently completed by a mutual friend of ours in north Florida and is a very nicely done example. I've been told a photo feature article will be done sometime for one of the national magazines.

saw the "orange" one at French Lick and personally was not fond of the color or the way the top looks. that said, it still is a heck of a lot better than anything I could create, so hats off to whoever did it......

2935ford · 01-31-2012, 09:55 AM

Both models become a problem later on in years when the upper body drops from the weight and drags on the ground!

01-26-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Nice Cabriolet (Photo removed. Explanation below.) __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average." Last edited by Hoop; 01-29-2012 at 05:35 AM.

01-26-2012, 05:23 PM	#2
harleyjj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northville/Salem Mi Posts: 150	Re: Nice Cabriolet That is the car that Gordon Buehrig the designer for Duesenberg, Cord and Auburn designed and had built. What a beautiful car!

01-26-2012, 05:41 PM	#3
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Nice Cabriolet There was a replica of that car at Iola, WI car show several years ago. Impressive wheels! Gar Williams

01-27-2012, 07:48 AM	#4
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Nice Cabriolet The replica is pretty darned good. I bet the top was a bear to reproduce due to the way it had to fold. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

01-27-2012, 09:08 AM	#5
harleyjj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northville/Salem Mi Posts: 150	Re: Nice Cabriolet sure would be neat if the original surfaced!

01-28-2012, 06:11 AM	#6
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Nice Cabriolet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) "sure would be neat if the original surfaced!" Yep. Sometimes it's difficult to tell what's real and what's not ... or what's really unreal and what's unreal but real. Or what's original and what's really original ... or what's unreal but original ... you know what I mean. Anyhow, here's Jack Richard's Cabriolet for those who missed it before: __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

01-28-2012, 08:25 AM	#8
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Nice Cabriolet I am sorry , i don't like the original one or the Replica....Looks like Gordon Buehrig was getting back at Henry for doing something...

01-28-2012, 08:53 AM	#9
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Nice Cabriolet I'm with Pete, I think they both are butt ugly!!!! JMHO

01-28-2012, 10:39 AM	#10
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: Nice Cabriolet Seen one you have seen both ,show me one .

01-29-2012, 05:52 AM	#11
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Nice Cabriolet Not bad for 450+ views. Thank you for helping out with a little "screen test." Gordon Buehrig was an icon of custom coach building. Each guy who tries to duplicate what Buehrig did with his cabriolet finds that it's a whole lot trickier than they first thought. The Buehrig Cabriolet will remain a tantalizing project for stouter souls ... and, if true enough, may tease the eye of the unwary. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

01-29-2012, 11:31 AM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Nice Cabriolet LOL 28RPU that's one way of putting it, and I'd have to agree. I think any of the standard body styles is much better looking. Even with the ugly color on my 29 Tudor, I wouldn't trade it for this car.

01-31-2012, 09:22 AM	#14
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	Re: Nice Cabriolet I was unaware of the Jack Richard car until this thread appeared. hope to see it sometime. the one Hoop posted in the grainy photo was just recently completed by a mutual friend of ours in north Florida and is a very nicely done example. I've been told a photo feature article will be done sometime for one of the national magazines. saw the "orange" one at French Lick and personally was not fond of the color or the way the top looks. that said, it still is a heck of a lot better than anything I could create, so hats off to whoever did it...... __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....

01-31-2012, 09:55 AM	#15
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,013	Re: Nice Cabriolet Both models become a problem later on in years when the upper body drops from the weight and drags on the ground!