The Ford Barn

woodiewagon46 · 10-14-2013, 11:43 AM

As I walked the show field at Hershey I noticed very few V-8 and Model A Fords. For example, there were 20 Model A's registered in the program and only 10 ,(excluding commercial vehicles), actually on the show field. When I got home I pulled out the 1968 Program, yes I save everything, and counted over 200 Model A fords registered! Where are these cars, are they stashed in garages and wasting away? Any ideas!!

Scott H in Wheaton · 10-14-2013, 12:07 PM

The NSA knows but they aren't telling.

mrtexas · 10-14-2013, 12:22 PM

The Model A owners are in nursing homes, maybe not all though.

mhsprecher · 10-14-2013, 01:23 PM

I was going to go, but the rain thwarted my plans. I have a Model A that was entered in Driver Participation.

Straightpipes · 10-14-2013, 06:43 PM

I think you will find that a large number of them have been made into hot rods.

DavidG · 10-14-2013, 07:09 PM

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In or on trailers on their way home on account of the weather.

bart78 · 10-14-2013, 10:23 PM

I would bet that hot rods have not made a dent in the model a's. There are still tons of a's out there. And a bunch more to be found. I was talking to a insurance guy that is local. He told me that he sees a bunch. When he goes out to people's places. He said most of all of them are just sitting. Inside and outside. And they don't want them insured. They are all old people. And the cars will probably be for sale soon. I think many a's are soon to show up.

Barry-ct · 10-15-2013, 07:23 AM

My town has about a 25% in elderly population and on Memorial day that's when I see the Model A's. And 99% are owned by older people. We get at least 20 or so in the parade. I expect that number will go down as the owners get up there in age.

Seth Swoboda · 10-15-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mrtexas

The Model A owners are in nursing homes, maybe not all though.

Hey now, I'm an A owner and not in a nursing home. 33 years old and I have owned my A since I was 18. I got a call from a lady yesterday that asked me if her daughter could use the car in her wedding next weekend. I will have it at the church for photos.

I would love to get out to Hershey but work schedule keeps me from getting there. One of these days I will, hopefully soon.

10-14-2013, 11:43 AM	#1
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Where are they? As I walked the show field at Hershey I noticed very few V-8 and Model A Fords. For example, there were 20 Model A's registered in the program and only 10 ,(excluding commercial vehicles), actually on the show field. When I got home I pulled out the 1968 Program, yes I save everything, and counted over 200 Model A fords registered! Where are these cars, are they stashed in garages and wasting away? Any ideas!!

10-14-2013, 12:07 PM	#2
Scott H in Wheaton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wheaton, IL near Chicago Posts: 861	Re: Where are they? The NSA knows but they aren't telling.

10-14-2013, 12:22 PM	#3
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Where are they? The Model A owners are in nursing homes, maybe not all though.

10-14-2013, 01:23 PM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Where are they? I was going to go, but the rain thwarted my plans. I have a Model A that was entered in Driver Participation.

10-14-2013, 06:43 PM	#5
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Re: Where are they? I think you will find that a large number of them have been made into hot rods.

10-14-2013, 07:09 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Where are they? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) In or on trailers on their way home on account of the weather.

10-14-2013, 10:23 PM	#7
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Where are they? I would bet that hot rods have not made a dent in the model a's. There are still tons of a's out there. And a bunch more to be found. I was talking to a insurance guy that is local. He told me that he sees a bunch. When he goes out to people's places. He said most of all of them are just sitting. Inside and outside. And they don't want them insured. They are all old people. And the cars will probably be for sale soon. I think many a's are soon to show up.

10-15-2013, 07:23 AM	#8
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Where are they? My town has about a 25% in elderly population and on Memorial day that's when I see the Model A's. And 99% are owned by older people. We get at least 20 or so in the parade. I expect that number will go down as the owners get up there in age. __________________ Barry 50 F-1