The Ford Barn

34fordy · 06-22-2025, 11:22 AM

I remember the excitement in the 1950's every September when the new cars for the next year arrived. Each dealer in town had a special day advertised to come and see the new models. No one knew what the new model would look like unless you could sneak in the back door of the dealership where they were hidden and commonly covered. There were always noticeable changes even for example the 55 to 56 Fords. Born in 1945 I was already addicted and what excitement it was. Living in a town of 25,000 people, I was lucky to live within 6 city blocks of every new car dealership. I collected all the sales pamphlets from each dealer to take home and study. Although the Olds 303 had been around a few years 1955 seemed to be the "big bang" year for overhead V8's. What a wonderful time for a kid to fall in love with this HOBBY!
And now being 80 I have "advanced" to the wonderful Ford Flathead V8. LOL

06-22-2025, 11:22 AM	#11
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 1,228	Re: Thoughts on this Hobby I remember the excitement in the 1950's every September when the new cars for the next year arrived. Each dealer in town had a special day advertised to come and see the new models. No one knew what the new model would look like unless you could sneak in the back door of the dealership where they were hidden and commonly covered. There were always noticeable changes even for example the 55 to 56 Fords. Born in 1945 I was already addicted and what excitement it was. Living in a town of 25,000 people, I was lucky to live within 6 city blocks of every new car dealership. I collected all the sales pamphlets from each dealer to take home and study. Although the Olds 303 had been around a few years 1955 seemed to be the "big bang" year for overhead V8's. What a wonderful time for a kid to fall in love with this HOBBY! And now being 80 I have "advanced" to the wonderful Ford Flathead V8. LOL