The Ford Barn

sconnors · 04-24-2026, 10:32 AM

I would like to share some perspective. I'm a musician too, and years ago bought a very expensive "dream" guitar which was incredible to play. Because it was so "special" I had a tendency to keep it in its case under the bed. Finally, after much angst, I decided to sell it as it didn't get used much. As I was driving away from the new owner's house, I realized what regret I had! Luckily, I was able to find another and purchase that and it gets played all the time.
My Model A is similar, I didn't buy it to stick it in a garage and have it only be taken out to go to shows. The fun of owning a Model A is driving it, no matter how long or short a distance! I think of the people taking these cars over rutted dirt roads out in the country in the 30's, 40's 50's and so on. These cars were built to be driven so in my opinion a trip to the hardware store on Saturday morning or a hop to the grocery store or to get an ice cream is the perfect opportunity to drive my Model A.
Last thing I want is when I'm dead and gone for someone to open up the garage and find my Model A hardly ever driven. As they say, life is about the journey....so drive em!

04-24-2026, 10:32 AM	#15
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 566	Re: How do you use your Model A? I would like to share some perspective. I'm a musician too, and years ago bought a very expensive "dream" guitar which was incredible to play. Because it was so "special" I had a tendency to keep it in its case under the bed. Finally, after much angst, I decided to sell it as it didn't get used much. As I was driving away from the new owner's house, I realized what regret I had! Luckily, I was able to find another and purchase that and it gets played all the time. My Model A is similar, I didn't buy it to stick it in a garage and have it only be taken out to go to shows. The fun of owning a Model A is driving it, no matter how long or short a distance! I think of the people taking these cars over rutted dirt roads out in the country in the 30's, 40's 50's and so on. These cars were built to be driven so in my opinion a trip to the hardware store on Saturday morning or a hop to the grocery store or to get an ice cream is the perfect opportunity to drive my Model A. Last thing I want is when I'm dead and gone for someone to open up the garage and find my Model A hardly ever driven. As they say, life is about the journey....so drive em!