The Ford Barn

DougVieyra · 02-10-2015, 02:07 AM

For those who are familiar with the '33 & '34 Ford Sedans, you will note the nice accessory Potter Trunk at the rear of the '34 Sedan. You historians of the era and of the bandits of the era, may help me recall if it was Clyde Barrow or John Dillinger, that sent a letter to Henry Ford, praising him for his fine '34 V-8 automobile, saying that he uses them (presumably, stolen) whenever he can.

The Model A Coupe pictured, was most likely a reporter's car (perhaps the photographer who took the photos), as the police always used sedans, for their extra personnel capacity. And yes, Bonnie & Clyde were killed in the '34 Ford pictured.

- Doug Vieyra, previous '34 Ford 4-Door Sedan owner ('59 AB block, Lincoln-Zephyr gears in stock box.)

Charlville · 02-11-2015, 03:58 AM

I believe this to be the best book on the Bonnie & Clyde story, very factual, quite a good explanation of Clyde's motoring philosophy into the bargain

http://www.amazon.com/Go-Down-Togeth.../dp/1416557075

The person going through the death car in the picture I think is Frank Hamer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Hamer

PC/SR · 02-13-2015, 12:54 PM

Attributed to Clyde in a 1934 letter to Henry:
"I have drove fords exclusively when I could get away
with one It has got every other car skinned, and even if my business hasn't been
strictly legal it don't hurt anything to tell you what a fine car you got
in the V-8"

lnvmyrick · 03-17-2015, 11:34 PM

That's probably the car the cops were in or someone else that took off when the shooting started??

bart78 · 03-17-2015, 11:52 PM

My Grandfather grew up in a little place called Chalk Mountain. It's about a hour south of DFW. When I was a little kid. There was a man that would come to my grandparents. His name was Ralph Jenkins. He would tell me stories about Bonnie and Clyde. And how he drove a car for them a few times. The Chalk Mountain area was a known area where people could go and keep out of site for a while. My family was big into moonshine back then. Ralph and his wife left Texas for Vegas. She was a dancer and would pick up men in a casino. And they would rob them in the hotel room. He told me that you never stole a car that was not fast. He ended up becoming a good guy once he got older.

Dodge · 03-18-2015, 12:38 AM

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There are no bullet holes in the car, I wonder if its a picture of a wreck. Look how low the
rear end is and how high the front end is. Maybe it went off road and broke something
in the rear and threw the passengers into the dash and killed them???????
Anybody else?

02-10-2015, 02:07 AM	#21
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Bonnie and Clyde's A????? For those who are familiar with the '33 & '34 Ford Sedans, you will note the nice accessory Potter Trunk at the rear of the '34 Sedan. You historians of the era and of the bandits of the era, may help me recall if it was Clyde Barrow or John Dillinger, that sent a letter to Henry Ford, praising him for his fine '34 V-8 automobile, saying that he uses them (presumably, stolen) whenever he can. The Model A Coupe pictured, was most likely a reporter's car (perhaps the photographer who took the photos), as the police always used sedans, for their extra personnel capacity. And yes, Bonnie & Clyde were killed in the '34 Ford pictured. - Doug Vieyra, previous '34 Ford 4-Door Sedan owner ('59 AB block, Lincoln-Zephyr gears in stock box.) Last edited by DougVieyra; 02-10-2015 at 02:14 AM.

02-11-2015, 03:58 AM	#22
Charlville Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Berkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 368	Re: Bonnie and Clyde's A????? I believe this to be the best book on the Bonnie & Clyde story, very factual, quite a good explanation of Clyde's motoring philosophy into the bargain http://www.amazon.com/Go-Down-Togeth.../dp/1416557075 The person going through the death car in the picture I think is Frank Hamer? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Hamer __________________ Kevin Flood West Berkshire UK Member MAFCGB, VHRA, SAH, Brooklands Trust Sporadic progress on My 1929 Sport Coupe can be found here along with my blog http://automotiveamerican.com/

02-13-2015, 12:54 PM	#23
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,282	Re: Bonnie and Clyde's A????? Attributed to Clyde in a 1934 letter to Henry: "I have drove fords exclusively when I could get away with one It has got every other car skinned, and even if my business hasn't been strictly legal it don't hurt anything to tell you what a fine car you got in the V-8"

03-17-2015, 11:34 PM	#24
lnvmyrick Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Paradise, California Posts: 28	Re: Bonnie and Clyde's A????? That's probably the car the cops were in or someone else that took off when the shooting started??

03-17-2015, 11:52 PM	#25
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Bonnie and Clyde's A????? My Grandfather grew up in a little place called Chalk Mountain. It's about a hour south of DFW. When I was a little kid. There was a man that would come to my grandparents. His name was Ralph Jenkins. He would tell me stories about Bonnie and Clyde. And how he drove a car for them a few times. The Chalk Mountain area was a known area where people could go and keep out of site for a while. My family was big into moonshine back then. Ralph and his wife left Texas for Vegas. She was a dancer and would pick up men in a casino. And they would rob them in the hotel room. He told me that you never stole a car that was not fast. He ended up becoming a good guy once he got older.

03-18-2015, 12:38 AM	#26
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,511	Re: Bonnie and Clyde's A????? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There are no bullet holes in the car, I wonder if its a picture of a wreck. Look how low the rear end is and how high the front end is. Maybe it went off road and broke something in the rear and threw the passengers into the dash and killed them??????? Anybody else?