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07-31-2011, 09:49 PM | #21 |
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Timothy, probably not much different than very early '31 Fordors and Cabriolets that were also straight windshield.
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07-31-2011, 10:05 PM | #22 |
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the question was asked if one could be made
YES, Larry Ibsen made one out of a slant window sedan he built it in his basement and used photos to scale the parts it was shown at the Nationals in seattle in 1972 I watched him build it and was facinated by his attention to detail after he was done, by coincidence Roy Quierio moved within a few miles from him with a real one,Larry went over and compared all the details and found the roll at the rear of the body was off slightly and he redid it the car sits in the Sacramento Towe museum |
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07-31-2011, 10:09 PM | #23 |
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In this modern computer age I just wonder why a list can not be created, and maintained, that combines all the know Model A's into one large data base so there would be a place where a person could find the answers as jkcrosson originally asked. I know that at least one of the national clubs has a list but a data base that would be shared by all the national clubs/organizations would be a real benefit to all!
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08-01-2011, 07:33 AM | #24 |
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Elcastor, frankly there are many people that do not want it generally known what they have or where it is. Those who post here are obviously willing to share information. There are still a lot of people that have stuff who simply do not use the computer. Any list will always be incomplete.
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I find $1.2M unbelievable. As far as I know, $1.2 million would easily buy you a good Packard V12 convertible.
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08-01-2011, 11:28 AM | #26 |
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08-01-2011, 11:33 AM | #27 |
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By the way, it seems that this museum has also got a taxicab, not a very common A either ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lookupinwonder/5241870084/ The photo doesn't let you verify that it has the distinctive coupe pillar. However the width of the rear side window suggests to me that it could be an original taxicab body. |
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This also begs the question on the perceived value of the surviving stainless steel 55B Tudor Sedan. |
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08-01-2011, 11:54 AM | #29 |
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I would say that Mr. Frost priced his Town Car Delivery at $1,200.000.00 to discourage people from trying to buy it. But, if someone wanted to give him that much, he would take it.
I'm sure that it would be a different story, IF he was really trying to sell it. MIKE |
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-Tim edited to add; This picture shows the coupe pillar http://www.flickr.com/photos/1098330...7622672169459/ |
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08-01-2011, 01:17 PM | #31 |
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From my conversations with him, I don't think Mr Frost is in a real hurry to sell the TCD or the collection. If it sells for that price it would be fine though.
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You are right Tim
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Sad to hear that it is not original. I would still love to see the museum though.
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08-01-2011, 05:43 PM | #34 |
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I think at 1.2 mill- I'll opt for a Duesy!
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08-01-2011, 06:11 PM | #35 |
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Hi Eystein
You got to visit as they have a lot of Model A's as well as earlier and later Ford's. |
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Ronn , i am with you on the DUESY > Nothing tops a well restored J conv. Nothing! Except if you are into BRASS then a LG THOMAS FLYER. And all i need is 6 straight lucky numbers and then the list goes on...L.O.L.
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I totally agree, the Town Car Delivery I mentioned in an above post has been owned for 40+ years by the same guy, I wouldn't mention his name, nor would I mention others without their permission. "Lists" can fall into the wrong hands very easily. Bob
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08-01-2011, 08:30 PM | #38 |
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There's suppose to be one of these in Cornwall, Ont. Canada. It was used by a florists in the 30's. But I can't track it down. Does anyone know anything about this Town Car Delivery?
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By the way, the "Town Car Delivery" in the Den Hartogh Ford Museum (The Netherlands) is for sale. Their asking price is 27,000 Euro which is about $30,207 US dollars. Here is the link to the For Sale ad on the museum's home page.
Below are some photos of the Town Car Delivery provided by the museum: I was just at the museum last weekend checking up on a Model A that I have in storage there. PM me if you are interested in the TCD and I can put you in contact with the museum curator. Fordially, Brad in Maryland Last edited by Brad in Germany; 05-26-2016 at 11:03 PM. |
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For the ones who might not know, Roy Frost died recently. He has a son, and what will become of that fabulous collection is unknown as of today. BTW that last Model A Shooting Break built for Henry ll in 1945, is on loan to the MAFFI Model A Museum in Hickory Corners.
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