The Ford Barn

Shadetree · 11-02-2011, 08:26 PM

I saw a `39 Deluxe Coupe advertised on eBay that the gentleman had owned for 48 years! I had a `41 Chevy Coupe for 17 years. I have owned my `37 Chevy Coupe for 12 years and the`35 Ford Cabriolet for 5 years so I am just an adolescent. I know some of you still have the car you owned in high school. Some pics of back then and now would be great! I know Mike Burch has a Model A Roadster that he and his wife dated in back in the 60’s or maybe late 50’s.

Let’s hear from you and pictures please.

Shadetree

GeoMaher · 11-02-2011, 08:52 PM

I have owned my 1934 Ford Pickup since 1985 when I bnought it, very rough - no wheels, fenders, restorable engine, or wiring, but I have restored it completely except the seats and bed for the box.
George Maher
Fargo, ND

barry · 11-02-2011, 08:57 PM

I have a friend in Maryland who bought his 36 ford phaeton brand new in 36 and has owned it continuously since. he is 93 years old and is probably the longest contiuous owner of an automobile in this country

Shadetree · 11-02-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by barry

I have a friend in Maryland who bought his 36 ford phaeton brand new in 36 and has owned it continuously since. he is 93 years old and is probably the longest contiuous owner of an automobile in this country

Wow! That is amazing! Gonna be hard to beat that one!

Shadetree

34ford · 11-02-2011, 09:05 PM

i have owned my 34 since 1959

19Fordy · 11-02-2011, 09:06 PM

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Gary Tosel · 11-02-2011, 09:06 PM

I bought my 36 Ford Coupe as a shell in 1972 and completed restoration in 2002 and still own this car.

Thanks.

Strick · 11-02-2011, 09:26 PM

The 1953 Merc was my first car and owned it now 25 years.

3738 · 11-02-2011, 09:46 PM

39 years - My first car, 70 Camaro
31 years - 72 El Camino
24 years - 69 AMX
15 years - 37 Tudor
10 years - 38 Coupe
4 years - 74 Hornet
2001 & 2009 PT Cruisers since new

lee34 · 11-02-2011, 09:46 PM

My wife and I have owned our 34 ford for 52 years.The warranty has expired but the good part we only have ( 1 ) more payment.Same woman same car,after that many years you know what to expect from both.My 2 cents lee34

Shadetree · 11-02-2011, 09:50 PM

Lee,
That is wonderful! Don't miss that last payment!

Shadetree

bobH · 11-02-2011, 10:15 PM

Can't 'beat' barry's post, but here are a couple more long-term owners...
A gentleman in the so cal RG, in his 80's, bought his 32 roadster in 1940, still has it, and he has been featured in the V8 Times (maybe about 5 years ago).
Another gentleman in RG88, bought his 32 roadster in 1948, still has it.
And, another in the Valley V-8's (so cal), who has never owned or driven anything but the V8's he bought back in the 40's... a 37, a 40, and a 40 Merc. One of these (40 Merc) has about 1M miles, and been on many trips to Canada & Alaska.
Judging from the posts, there must be a 'bunch' of long-time owners.
(I'm a 'beginner', as I bought a car in 1956 which I still have.)

bovi · 11-02-2011, 10:15 PM

36 5/win. 1955, married 1961 still happy with both.

1949FORD · 11-02-2011, 10:19 PM

says under breath... 3 months... lol. bought it only 3-4 months ago. haha

FL&WVMIKE · 11-02-2011, 10:22 PM

SHADETREE ..............................
You are such a nubee !
1929 "A" Roadster ...... Since 1961.
1934 V8 Phaeton ........ Since 1963.
1935 V8 Cabriolet ....... Since 1967.
Total of 142 years.
It seems that my driveway is one-way.
MIKE

jkeesey · 11-02-2011, 10:26 PM

I've only had my model a for 1 year but I'm repairing a 26 t coupe that was bought new and owned by the same man til he died last summer. Now his son wants to drive it.

Dick Webber · 11-02-2011, 11:19 PM

1929 Model A tudor 50 yrs
1923 Model T touring 37 yrs
1968 Camaro Convertible 31 yrs
1949 Mercury sedan 23 yrs
1949 F-1 pickup 18 yrs
1939 Deluxe tudor 9 yrs

The Chebby is in the picture but invisible to most Ford types.

flatheadfan · 11-03-2011, 01:34 AM

!935 5-window coupe. I bought it December 1958 for $200 from the original owner, a little old lady. I paid $200, which was an outrageous amount for an "old" car at that time especially one that was not running but, it only had 19K miles. Currently it has 40K.

Tom

raceron1120 · 11-03-2011, 02:37 AM

I've had my '56 Fairlane since '68 - Six years longer than the wife. Glad I don't have to choose one or the other. . .

barryfromvictoria · 11-03-2011, 02:43 AM

50 years ago at the age of 14 i bought my `30 model a phaeton as a rusted out shell for $40.00. everybody said i paid too much. they didn`t say that a few years later after older rodders were offering 10 times what i paid for it.--- barry

11-02-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I saw a `39 Deluxe Coupe advertised on eBay that the gentleman had owned for 48 years! I had a `41 Chevy Coupe for 17 years. I have owned my `37 Chevy Coupe for 12 years and the`35 Ford Cabriolet for 5 years so I am just an adolescent. I know some of you still have the car you owned in high school. Some pics of back then and now would be great! I know Mike Burch has a Model A Roadster that he and his wife dated in back in the 60’s or maybe late 50’s. Let’s hear from you and pictures please. Shadetree __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

11-02-2011, 08:52 PM	#2
GeoMaher Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fargo, North Dakota Posts: 17	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I have owned my 1934 Ford Pickup since 1985 when I bnought it, very rough - no wheels, fenders, restorable engine, or wiring, but I have restored it completely except the seats and bed for the box. George Maher Fargo, ND

11-02-2011, 08:57 PM	#3
barry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 146	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I have a friend in Maryland who bought his 36 ford phaeton brand new in 36 and has owned it continuously since. he is 93 years old and is probably the longest contiuous owner of an automobile in this country

11-02-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
34ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: franklin park ill. Posts: 174	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? i have owned my 34 since 1959

11-02-2011, 09:06 PM	#7
Gary Tosel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,138	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I bought my 36 Ford Coupe as a shell in 1972 and completed restoration in 2002 and still own this car. Thanks.

11-02-2011, 09:26 PM	#8
Strick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,099	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? The 1953 Merc was my first car and owned it now 25 years.

11-02-2011, 09:46 PM	#9
3738 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 287	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? 39 years - My first car, 70 Camaro 31 years - 72 El Camino 24 years - 69 AMX 15 years - 37 Tudor 10 years - 38 Coupe 4 years - 74 Hornet 2001 & 2009 PT Cruisers since new

11-02-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
lee34 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? My wife and I have owned our 34 ford for 52 years.The warranty has expired but the good part we only have ( 1 ) more payment.Same woman same car,after that many years you know what to expect from both.My 2 cents lee34

11-02-2011, 09:50 PM	#11
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? Lee, That is wonderful! Don't miss that last payment! Shadetree __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

11-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#12
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? Can't 'beat' barry's post, but here are a couple more long-term owners... A gentleman in the so cal RG, in his 80's, bought his 32 roadster in 1940, still has it, and he has been featured in the V8 Times (maybe about 5 years ago). Another gentleman in RG88, bought his 32 roadster in 1948, still has it. And, another in the Valley V-8's (so cal), who has never owned or driven anything but the V8's he bought back in the 40's... a 37, a 40, and a 40 Merc. One of these (40 Merc) has about 1M miles, and been on many trips to Canada & Alaska. Judging from the posts, there must be a 'bunch' of long-time owners. (I'm a 'beginner', as I bought a car in 1956 which I still have.) Last edited by bobH; 11-02-2011 at 10:37 PM.

11-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#13
bovi Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? 36 5/win. 1955, married 1961 still happy with both.

11-02-2011, 10:19 PM	#14
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? says under breath... 3 months... lol. bought it only 3-4 months ago. haha __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

11-02-2011, 10:22 PM	#15
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? SHADETREE .............................. You are such a nubee ! 1929 "A" Roadster ...... Since 1961. 1934 V8 Phaeton ........ Since 1963. 1935 V8 Cabriolet ....... Since 1967. Total of 142 years. It seems that my driveway is one-way. MIKE Last edited by FL&WVMIKE; 11-03-2011 at 11:03 AM.

11-02-2011, 10:26 PM	#16
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I've only had my model a for 1 year but I'm repairing a 26 t coupe that was bought new and owned by the same man til he died last summer. Now his son wants to drive it.

11-03-2011, 01:34 AM	#18
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? !935 5-window coupe. I bought it December 1958 for $200 from the original owner, a little old lady. I paid $200, which was an outrageous amount for an "old" car at that time especially one that was not running but, it only had 19K miles. Currently it has 40K. Tom

11-03-2011, 02:37 AM	#19
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I've had my '56 Fairlane since '68 - Six years longer than the wife. Glad I don't have to choose one or the other. . . Last edited by raceron1120; 11-03-2011 at 06:11 PM.

11-03-2011, 02:43 AM	#20
barryfromvictoria Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 220	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? 50 years ago at the age of 14 i bought my `30 model a phaeton as a rusted out shell for $40.00. everybody said i paid too much. they didn`t say that a few years later after older rodders were offering 10 times what i paid for it.--- barry