The Ford Barn

flat-v8 · 01-06-2012, 06:18 PM

I guess it is a model A long fordor sedan, but I wanted to show some pictures I took with my handy cell phone today! Went to install a new water heater for this elderly couple I know, I couldn't reach the vent pipe to remove it, so asked the gentleman if he had a ladder, he said no, but I have a 2' step stool in the garage. When he opened the garage my heart skipped a beat! It's a Ford and 100% original, last driven in the 60s & locked in the garage ever since! I would think the motor is stuck, hasn't been started in over 20 years. Tires still holding air! has pull down window shades,all the glass is still good! and ZERO rust. He will never restore it, and said he might give it to his grandson if he has an interest. This made my day!

BrianCT · 01-06-2012, 06:47 PM

Another case of 'I'm going to get back to it someday' and that day never arrives.

joe plumber · 01-06-2012, 08:35 PM

You should have told him that you were his long lost grandson .lol.They are still out there ,if we only knew where .

3738 · 01-06-2012, 08:44 PM

I would ask the owner "Would you mind if I leave my contact information in the glove box in case your grandson does not want your car ?

I have received a 69 Javelin, a 70 Javelin and a 74 Hornet because of contact information left in the glove boxes of these cars. All running condition, rust free Calif cars and all were free, except the Hornet which I paid a dollar for, in case any heirs wanted their portion of the proceeds from the sale of their deceased parent's car.

Tudortomnz · 01-07-2012, 01:17 AM

Nice car! First half of 1930, Murray built Town Sedan. Someone has installed the later 1931 steering support but everything else looks original ; nice door handles & correct horn. I would go back & show some interest in it.

coupe5w36 · 01-07-2012, 05:19 AM

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Wow!! I reckon that would have made my day too. Looks like an absolute gem. As Joe said, they are still out there.

raceron1120 · 01-07-2012, 05:48 AM

Amazing! I like hearing these stories, especially when some of us can do something to save these old autos.

Just more proof of what people have salted away for years and years. Yeah they're still out there.

Reminds me of a friend whose 90+ year old father in-law recently passed and had a garage full of "I'm gonna fit it someday" projects including a '42 Olds that hasn't been touched since the 50s or 60s. He's trying to get it but family fighting over the estate may mean it gets sold in order to settle. Sad.

fisheasy · 01-07-2012, 11:29 AM

yeah thats a nice car!

lee34 · 01-07-2012, 09:45 PM

Wonderful find.Go back and make him a fair price.Today's value may floor him..Give him your phone number if he changes his mind call you.never know. Your luck he may have other cars in other buildings.my 2cents lee34

flat-v8 · 01-07-2012, 11:18 PM

I don't think he will sell it, I couldn't afford it, I wouldn't have anywhere to put it, and I'm already heavily involved with a 36 pickup! It was just very cool to see that thing in there. Compared to what I have been working on for years now, that model A would be a very easy restoration, or just clean it up, get it running, and enjoy it as it is!

01-06-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
BrianCT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windham, CT Posts: 702	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! Another case of 'I'm going to get back to it someday' and that day never arrives. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]

01-06-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! You should have told him that you were his long lost grandson .lol.They are still out there ,if we only knew where .

01-06-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
3738 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 287	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! I would ask the owner "Would you mind if I leave my contact information in the glove box in case your grandson does not want your car ? I have received a 69 Javelin, a 70 Javelin and a 74 Hornet because of contact information left in the glove boxes of these cars. All running condition, rust free Calif cars and all were free, except the Hornet which I paid a dollar for, in case any heirs wanted their portion of the proceeds from the sale of their deceased parent's car.

01-07-2012, 01:17 AM	#5
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! Nice car! First half of 1930, Murray built Town Sedan. Someone has installed the later 1931 steering support but everything else looks original ; nice door handles & correct horn. I would go back & show some interest in it.

01-07-2012, 05:19 AM	#6
coupe5w36 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bayswater Australia Posts: 163	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Wow!! I reckon that would have made my day too. Looks like an absolute gem. As Joe said, they are still out there.

01-07-2012, 05:48 AM	#7
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! Amazing! I like hearing these stories, especially when some of us can do something to save these old autos. Just more proof of what people have salted away for years and years. Yeah they're still out there. Reminds me of a friend whose 90+ year old father in-law recently passed and had a garage full of "I'm gonna fit it someday" projects including a '42 Olds that hasn't been touched since the 50s or 60s. He's trying to get it but family fighting over the estate may mean it gets sold in order to settle. Sad.

01-07-2012, 11:29 AM	#8
fisheasy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 103	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! yeah thats a nice car!

01-07-2012, 09:45 PM	#9
lee34 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! Wonderful find.Go back and make him a fair price.Today's value may floor him..Give him your phone number if he changes his mind call you.never know. Your luck he may have other cars in other buildings.my 2cents lee34

01-07-2012, 11:18 PM	#10
flat-v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Magnolia Texas Posts: 586	Re: Original unmolested Ford garage find! I don't think he will sell it, I couldn't afford it, I wouldn't have anywhere to put it, and I'm already heavily involved with a 36 pickup! It was just very cool to see that thing in there. Compared to what I have been working on for years now, that model A would be a very easy restoration, or just clean it up, get it running, and enjoy it as it is!