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05-03-2014, 10:05 AM
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An exceptional hisory of a common man's Model A
I have been privileged to haul many Model A's over the years.
This one - is so very special to me ......  I got the call from Tom in Viroqua, WI about this Model A in Missouri that he had just purchased at a Ford Dealership. He was - quite excited. I don't think Tom intends really to buy Model A's .... I believe they find their way to him .....  So - I arrive at the dealership just ahead of another big Spring storm moving in ...... I walk into the main dealership showroom and get my first look Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:10 AM
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I walk around the Model A .....
Aside from a repaint sometime in the 1960's along with new carpet in the front and sealed beam headlights required by law that were installed many years ago .....  This is an original unmolested survivor ..... Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:16 AM
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Jerry approaches - he is the salesman who has known the family
of this Model A for many years .... The dealership had taken it in on a recent trade and after having it displayed on the showroom floor for awhile - they put it up for sale Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:20 AM
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The nephew of the original owner arrives with his wife
He inherited the Model A when his uncle passed and continued to drive it upon occasion around the St. Louis, MO area He shows me some ephemera in the trunk of his car Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:24 AM
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The showroom doors open ....
Loading begins ..... Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:29 AM
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taking a picture of Jerry taking a picture of her husband behind the wheel for one last ride ..... Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:34 AM
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After loading out - Jerry and I ride over to the nephew's house.
I spend some time going back and forth for Tom to acquire some important items relevant to this Model A. I leave with the original headlights - the original 1930 Kansas license plates issued - a pair of sign boards detailing the history. Jim |
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05-03-2014, 10:50 AM
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The journey to its' new home with Tom begins with a massive
storm to sit out - then a trip up to Wisconsin too not far from the Mississippi River .... The story unfolds about this very special Model A: Built in June of 1930 Purchased on July 19, 1930 from the HJ Perry Motor Company in Kansas City, KS for $646.00. Mr. Aloys Warms bought it on an installment plan. A German immigrant and farmer - he drove it on the family farm and later to his factory job as his only vehicle he ever owned until 1983. In those 53 years he put over 30,000 miles on his beloved Model A. A confirmed bachelor who never married, Mr. Warms kept his car in tip top shape over the years. No photo of him along with this Model A has been discovered to date - he was notoriously shy about having his picture taken. He saved the original sales brochure he used to decide on whether to buy the car or not along with the salesman's business card, the original window sticker, purchase agreement and the loan papers. All of the registration and insurance papers over all those years were saved along with all service records. Jim
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05-03-2014, 10:55 AM
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As Dusk gave way to Dark I arrive at Tom's right before another
massive storm system is about to hit .... We unload the Model A and wheel it down the drive and safely into Tom's garage .... It is with the best caretaker now .... Thank You Tom Jim |
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05-03-2014, 11:05 AM
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Re: An exceptional hisory of a common man's Model A
Great narrative! Thank you for sharing!
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05-03-2014, 01:09 PM
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Great story. Thanks.l
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05-03-2014, 02:31 PM
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Re: An exceptional hisory of a common man's Model A
Very nice!
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05-03-2014, 05:52 PM
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That is a nice story. Thanks for the pictures and posting here ! ! !
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05-03-2014, 08:04 PM
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Re: An exceptional hisory of a common man's Model A
just love to read stories like this, great work, must give you just a thrill to explore every door that opens when someone can take you back in time to get the whole story keep up the great work and sharing it with all of us
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05-03-2014, 08:31 PM
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Thanks, wonderful story.
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05-03-2014, 09:48 PM
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Thanks for sharing this story and including all those great photos.
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05-03-2014, 11:10 PM
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Well, I'm a very UNCOMMON MAN, but I love them so called, COMMON, Coupes! My next choice is the so called, COMMON, Tudors. I think Henry made lots of them 'cause thet's whut folks wanted. I like my "SPORTY" Coupes, cuz they look like MY car, NOT my Great Grandfather's, or my Grandffather's car, or even CHIEF'S car. They're MINE, MINE, MINE!!!
DON'T know any of Vermin's history or escapades, DON'T REALLY care!! Even I have history thet I wouldn't tell to a soul!   ---Bill W.(AND! Thet's NOT my truck in the background & thet's NOT my house with a PLASTIC lawn, my truck is BLACK, & my lawn's REAL grass & whin I git enough "MAD MONEY"--Vermin will be ALL BLACK!)
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05-04-2014, 09:31 AM
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Beautiful car and a neat story. Great to have the history of the vehicle and all the information. Hardly anyone saves that information any more. Enjoy the vehicle
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05-04-2014, 01:47 PM
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Jimbo, Buddy,
The Dog & I would LOVE to travel with you for a few MONTHS, what a BLAST that would be!! The Dog sed to tell you, "I don't take up MUCH room & I kin hold my p** fur a LOOOOONG time"!----Bill W.
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05-05-2014, 04:59 AM
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Re: An exceptional hisory of a common man's Model A
Terrific story, should be in a book!
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