The Ford Barn

53F100Jeffie · 02-08-2013, 09:48 PM

What sticker? Theirs a sticker in this picture?

FL&WVMIKE · 02-09-2013, 12:26 PM

Here is a copy of a letter in answer to my request, in 1973, to see if J.J. Hart Ford had records of when they had sold my phaeton, forty years previous.
They, probably thought that I was crazy, but I just had to ask.
The President of J.J. Hart Ford, Thomas P, Hart, was nice enough to send me a reply, though.
MIKE
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE - Twice

jjhartford · 02-09-2013, 02:37 PM

That's my Dad's signature..Thomas P. Hart. He's 80 now living out on the east end of Long Island.

FL&WVMIKE · 02-09-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jjhartford

That's my Dad's signature..Thomas P. Hart. He's 80 now living out on the east end of Long Island.

jjhartford ..................
I figured that he must have been your father. I'm glad that you still have him around.
Thanks,
MIKE

jjhartford · 02-11-2013, 02:18 PM

From the Ford top 100 dealer meeting in Dallas 1936...

Fordors · 02-11-2013, 02:36 PM

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Can't read the whole caption but I see dad was honored at this event, looks like he sold a lot of Fords. Share the facts with us, and I think your father should still be proud!

jjhartford · 02-11-2013, 07:57 PM

Grandfather actually... "J.J. Hart... 203 cars sold between July and August. 986 cars sold between January 1st and August. Appointed Dealer since September 18th, 1916."

He was one of the very first Ford dealers.

He started with Ford in 1906 as a mechanic in the NYC headquarters and worked his way up to the head of repairs and testing.

Fordors · 02-11-2013, 11:47 PM

Yes, I should have caught that. That was a remarkable achievement, better than four cars a day and in a country just rising from the Depression.

Don Rogers · 02-12-2013, 07:48 AM

Do you still have your Grandfather's watch? I see that all 71 attendees received an engraved watch signed by Edsel Ford. Your Grandfater is mentioned in the middle of the front page. Hope this image is readable.
(I inserted the watch image)

Don Rogers · 02-12-2013, 08:03 AM

Here's a better resolution image

FL&WVMIKE · 02-12-2013, 02:14 PM

jjhartford ..................
I sure do appreciate you answering my initial inquiry ! I now have some insight on The J. J. Hart Ford Dealership. I have been wondering about it for years.
Thank you, so much.
You can see more pictures of my J.J. Hart Ford, in my album.
MIKE

jjhartford · 02-16-2013, 09:52 AM

Nope, don't have the watch Don.

beed10 · 12-11-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jjhartford

My grandfather owned JJ Hart Ford. My father moved it out to Riverhead in '73 and kept it open until about '82. He still owns that property in Brooklyn.

We may have met as children. My dad was a mechanic then a salesman there until the move to Riverhead. He started in the 50s. Worked for your grandfather and your father. I remember the old trailer in the used car lot, and the main showroom. Regards, Bill Nahabedian (Jr.)

akivaus · 06-23-2014, 02:03 PM

Hi,
dos anyone know of a good mechanic in brooklyn ny?
I have a 1930 mod A roadster.
Thanks

akunin · 09-18-2015, 12:20 AM

Hi. Was taking a trip down memory lane when I found this post about JJ Hart. My Dad bought his first new car from Jack Hart in about 1935; when he cut the deal with Jack, Mr. Hart trusted my Dad to drive the new car home to get the last $50 he needed to pay for the car. After WWII, my Dad opened a taxi company on Long Island and, because Jack Hart had trusted him for that $50, Dad bought all his cabs exclusively from Jack Hart for many years. When I was getting old enough to drive, my Dad took me to JJ Hart [the dealership was still on Atlantic Ave at that time] to see Tom Hart, Jack's son. My Dad proudly said, "Your father sold me my first car and now Jack's son will sell my son his first car." A few minutes later, I was riding in a brand new Mustang.

Graeme / New Zealand · 09-18-2015, 07:42 PM

This is one cool thread. Of all the Ford dealerships there must be in the USA, Mike asks a question on the Barn concerning the pedigree of his Ford and the original dealers grandson has been "riding along" on this site all the time
, whats the chances of that eh?...it's about the same as winning the lottery I'd expect ( I'd like to win the lottery).

GB

jjhartford · 08-04-2016, 10:26 PM

Awesome story..my Dad is Tom Hart and he turns 85 soon. I'll be out to see him this weekend and share this thread with him!! Here he is last year:

Drbrown · 08-04-2016, 11:23 PM

I'm sure that engine behind her endured more mileage than she did. I'm not wondering what she looks like now.

35fordtn · 08-04-2016, 11:26 PM

This thread is pretty neat. It's unfortunate the original poster is no longer with us. Sure would be awesome to know the original dealer ship where all our old Fords were sold!

JM 35 Sedan · 08-05-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 35fordtn

This thread is pretty neat. It's unfortunate the original poster is no longer with us. Sure would be awesome to know the original dealer ship where all our old Fords were sold!

Yes, I agree. I miss Mike and reading his posts. Glad I got to meet him at one of the Cigar City FH gatherings in FL. I wanted to stop at his place on another trip to FL but unfortunately that never happened. Lesson learned,...never procrastinate, there are no promises for what tomorrow will bring.

02-08-2013, 09:48 PM	#21
53F100Jeffie Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kirkville, N.Y. Posts: 90	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership What sticker? Theirs a sticker in this picture? __________________ 1929 Model A Fordor 1949 Ford F1 Panel Truck 1953 Ford F100 Pickup 2006 Ford F150 XLT Scab 4x4 "I'd rather drive a truck" - Rick Nelson

02-09-2013, 02:37 PM	#23
jjhartford Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership That's my Dad's signature..Thomas P. Hart. He's 80 now living out on the east end of Long Island.

02-11-2013, 02:36 PM	#26
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Can't read the whole caption but I see dad was honored at this event, looks like he sold a lot of Fords. Share the facts with us, and I think your father should still be proud!

02-11-2013, 07:57 PM	#27
jjhartford Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Grandfather actually... "J.J. Hart... 203 cars sold between July and August. 986 cars sold between January 1st and August. Appointed Dealer since September 18th, 1916." He was one of the very first Ford dealers. He started with Ford in 1906 as a mechanic in the NYC headquarters and worked his way up to the head of repairs and testing.

02-11-2013, 11:47 PM	#28
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Yes, I should have caught that. That was a remarkable achievement, better than four cars a day and in a country just rising from the Depression.

02-12-2013, 02:14 PM	#31
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership jjhartford .................. I sure do appreciate you answering my initial inquiry ! I now have some insight on The J. J. Hart Ford Dealership. I have been wondering about it for years. Thank you, so much. You can see more pictures of my J.J. Hart Ford, in my album. MIKE

02-16-2013, 09:52 AM	#32
jjhartford Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Nope, don't have the watch Don.

06-23-2014, 02:03 PM	#34
akivaus Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Hi, dos anyone know of a good mechanic in brooklyn ny? I have a 1930 mod A roadster. Thanks

09-18-2015, 12:20 AM	#35
akunin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 1	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Hi. Was taking a trip down memory lane when I found this post about JJ Hart. My Dad bought his first new car from Jack Hart in about 1935; when he cut the deal with Jack, Mr. Hart trusted my Dad to drive the new car home to get the last $50 he needed to pay for the car. After WWII, my Dad opened a taxi company on Long Island and, because Jack Hart had trusted him for that $50, Dad bought all his cabs exclusively from Jack Hart for many years. When I was getting old enough to drive, my Dad took me to JJ Hart [the dealership was still on Atlantic Ave at that time] to see Tom Hart, Jack's son. My Dad proudly said, "Your father sold me my first car and now Jack's son will sell my son his first car." A few minutes later, I was riding in a brand new Mustang.

09-18-2015, 07:42 PM	#36
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership This is one cool thread. Of all the Ford dealerships there must be in the USA, Mike asks a question on the Barn concerning the pedigree of his Ford and the original dealers grandson has been "riding along" on this site all the time , whats the chances of that eh?...it's about the same as winning the lottery I'd expect ( I'd like to win the lottery). GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

08-04-2016, 10:26 PM	#37
jjhartford Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership Awesome story..my Dad is Tom Hart and he turns 85 soon. I'll be out to see him this weekend and share this thread with him!! Here he is last year:

08-04-2016, 11:23 PM	#38
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership I'm sure that engine behind her endured more mileage than she did. I'm not wondering what she looks like now.

08-04-2016, 11:26 PM	#39
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: J. J. Hart ford dealership This thread is pretty neat. It's unfortunate the original poster is no longer with us. Sure would be awesome to know the original dealer ship where all our old Fords were sold!