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08-09-2021, 09:46 PM | #1 |
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Who Owns VIN 18-1618677?
I have in my possession a 1935 “FORD V8 Instruction Book” (Owner’s Manual - Form 1906) and I’d like to see this book back with the car and in its glove compartment home.
What makes this book somewhat unique is that it has the first owner's penciled-in detailed history of the car from its purchase date through its first 32,842 miles on the road. The original details include: city sold in, dealer’s name & phone number (long ago just a 4 digit series), salesman’s name, vehicle weight & model, state title number, engine (VIN) number, first & second license plate/tag numbers, purchase price, date of purchase, and more... It also has added pages that list date, service on that day (amounts of gas and/or oil, location of fill-ups), and total price paid. [Gas averaged between $.15/gal to $.21/gal – never again!] …some great provenance for this FORD, if it’s a survivor! If you can produce and forward any proof regarding this VIN, such as: a close-up picture of the VIN on the frame near the steering column or some unique initial purchase history I mentioned above (the specific actual details - NO guessing allowed!), I’ll gladly send this book to you. If we have a match, provide your address and it’ll be sent free of charge! Also includes the original homemade suede pouch in fair condition. |
08-09-2021, 10:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Who Owns VIN 18-1618677?
Hi Everyone. lenny1935 welcome to the Forums!
Man I'm close... I'm within 2,500 of that one!!! And I have the trans too. I hope there's a match out there! Ya' know... The car would be known by that number by either AACA or the V-8 Club if it's been in one of their events.
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08-10-2021, 11:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: Who Owns VIN 18-1618677?
Mine starts with 195, but what a generous offer. I sure hope the car is still around and it finds it's place back in the glove compartment.
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08-10-2021, 11:46 AM | #4 |
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08-10-2021, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: Who Owns VIN 18-1618677?
Lenny, post this on The Early Ford V8 too. Lots of that era cars.
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08-10-2021, 08:31 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for all those that hope this question has a happy ending just as I do! |
08-10-2021, 09:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: Who Owns VIN 18-1618677?
Hey Lenny. Post it on Facebook. A lot of "flatheaders" post there. What a great piece of history. I hope you find the car still exists and can present the owner with that jewel.
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08-11-2021, 06:06 PM | #8 |
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Re: Who Owns VIN 18-1618677?
Awesome
The second owner of my car kept a journal for 45 years with the car. He recorded every drop of gas that went in it , mileage, repair costs , safety inspections and registration details . The last entry is 2 days before he died. -It's so interesting and special to have
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