The Ford Barn

Bob Johnson · 12-23-2015, 12:33 PM

Not a Model A Ford. Anyone guesses as to what this is?

Pinesdune · 12-23-2015, 01:06 PM

Just going off the rims, is it a Nash???

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Steve_Mack_CT · 12-23-2015, 01:38 PM

Try coachbuilt.com - BUT IMO, it could be home made, big car but it almost looks open between driver's area and back. Also looks really tight if in fact the driver's compartment is separate as a true town car.

Roofline looks like a Franklin but nose does not.

C26Pinelake · 12-23-2015, 01:45 PM

There are indeed many indications to suggest it is a car made from many others! Lines are not true or well defined. Lacks look of professional design. Wayne

29spcoupe · 12-23-2015, 02:41 PM

The cowl lights remind me of mid to late 20's Studebaker

emf · 12-23-2015, 03:02 PM

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To me, the 4 bolt disk wheels scream 26-28 Chevy, but the belt line is all wrong. The headlights appear to be '30 Nash. The car looks to have been lengthened a bit and the front door looks home made. I'll keep digging...

Frank

Clem Clement · 12-23-2015, 05:07 PM

windshield frame outa wood?
Please bring it inside out of the wet.

bobpo1 · 12-23-2015, 05:21 PM

Looks like a Chauffeur driven Dignitary Car. Beautiful car, but I agree, this car belongs indoors.............

1929 · 12-23-2015, 06:23 PM

looks like a Lincoln

Tom Wesenberg · 12-23-2015, 07:45 PM

The trim line on the rear quarter doesn't match up to the rear door bottom.

29spcoupe · 12-23-2015, 07:59 PM

The wheels look to be similar to the Disteel 20 inch wheels. That would make the wheelbase close to 145 inches. The body appears to be added on to the rest of the car. The belt moldings, front doors and cowl don't seem to match the rest of the car. My guess is that the body was added and altered to look like a town car.

J Franklin · 12-23-2015, 09:27 PM

Maybe built by a studio for "The Sting"

Bruce,Upstate NY · 12-23-2015, 10:00 PM

Looking at roof, I'm thinking foreign. Not a very balanced design.

ronn · 12-24-2015, 08:31 AM

Try coachbuilt.com - BUT IMO, it could be home made, big car but it almost looks open between driver's area and back. Also looks really tight if in fact the driver's compartment is separate as a true town car.

right on Steve-bet that was built in the early 70's..............

Tomy Turbos · 12-24-2015, 01:11 PM

I believe this is in fact a Hodge Podge.

The wheels, as well as the Cowl Lights and Hood Lowers do look Chevy-like. However, the Hood's slope does not.

The Rear portion, as well as the vertical Windscreen strongly suggest a Franklin, as does the Hood (Franklin also used the movable louvers, and on some models it was sloped).

For all appearances the car was stretched (poorly, I should add...)

Tom Wesenberg · 12-24-2015, 01:17 PM

Look at how close the steering wheel is to the dash rail. I think it might be a knuckle buster.

Why does the wheel to rim on the axles have 4 clamps, but the spare looks like 5?

Steve_Mack_CT · 12-24-2015, 03:21 PM

Ronn - funny you suggest it was built in the 70s. I remember these types of towncar bodystyles would show up in a lot of ads, TV, etc. and likely in part due to "The Sting" and "The Great Gatsby". I remember drawing a bunch of these as a kid in the early 70s - and I think my designs as an 11 year old were as good as this one....

Bob C · 12-24-2015, 03:41 PM

Here is a link to the cars in The Sting. http://www.imcdb.org/movie.php?id=70735

Bob

richsfords · 12-24-2015, 03:55 PM

to me in the very warm south on Christmas eve with adult beverage in hand It looks like one off.
COACHASHFRANKCHEVSTUDSTING any way one of a kind
ANY WAY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL figure it out;
Richard

12-23-2015, 12:33 PM	#1
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,013	What make is this Town Car? Not a Model A Ford. Anyone guesses as to what this is?

12-23-2015, 01:06 PM	#2
Pinesdune Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 414	Re: What make is this Town Car? Just going off the rims, is it a Nash??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-23-2015, 01:38 PM	#3
Steve_Mack_CT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central CT Posts: 354	Re: What make is this Town Car? Try coachbuilt.com - BUT IMO, it could be home made, big car but it almost looks open between driver's area and back. Also looks really tight if in fact the driver's compartment is separate as a true town car. Roofline looks like a Franklin but nose does not. __________________ Steve 1930 Model A Roadster Last edited by Steve_Mack_CT; 12-23-2015 at 01:41 PM. Reason: added info

12-23-2015, 01:45 PM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: What make is this Town Car? There are indeed many indications to suggest it is a car made from many others! Lines are not true or well defined. Lacks look of professional design. Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 12-23-2015 at 06:47 PM.

12-23-2015, 02:41 PM	#5
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 779	Re: What make is this Town Car? The cowl lights remind me of mid to late 20's Studebaker

12-23-2015, 03:02 PM	#6
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 568	Re: What make is this Town Car? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) To me, the 4 bolt disk wheels scream 26-28 Chevy, but the belt line is all wrong. The headlights appear to be '30 Nash. The car looks to have been lengthened a bit and the front door looks home made. I'll keep digging... Frank

12-23-2015, 05:07 PM	#7
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,532	Re: What make is this Town Car? windshield frame outa wood? Please bring it inside out of the wet.

12-23-2015, 05:21 PM	#8
bobpo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 301	Re: What make is this Town Car? Looks like a Chauffeur driven Dignitary Car. Beautiful car, but I agree, this car belongs indoors.............

12-23-2015, 06:23 PM	#9
1929 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 944	Re: What make is this Town Car? looks like a Lincoln

12-23-2015, 07:45 PM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What make is this Town Car? The trim line on the rear quarter doesn't match up to the rear door bottom.

12-23-2015, 07:59 PM	#11
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 779	Re: What make is this Town Car? The wheels look to be similar to the Disteel 20 inch wheels. That would make the wheelbase close to 145 inches. The body appears to be added on to the rest of the car. The belt moldings, front doors and cowl don't seem to match the rest of the car. My guess is that the body was added and altered to look like a town car.

12-23-2015, 09:27 PM	#12
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: What make is this Town Car? Maybe built by a studio for "The Sting"

12-23-2015, 10:00 PM	#13
Bruce,Upstate NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, NY Posts: 385	Re: What make is this Town Car? Looking at roof, I'm thinking foreign. Not a very balanced design.

12-24-2015, 08:31 AM	#14
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,647	Re: What make is this Town Car? Try coachbuilt.com - BUT IMO, it could be home made, big car but it almost looks open between driver's area and back. Also looks really tight if in fact the driver's compartment is separate as a true town car. right on Steve-bet that was built in the early 70's..............

12-24-2015, 01:11 PM	#15
Tomy Turbos Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 52	Re: What make is this Town Car? I believe this is in fact a Hodge Podge. The wheels, as well as the Cowl Lights and Hood Lowers do look Chevy-like. However, the Hood's slope does not. The Rear portion, as well as the vertical Windscreen strongly suggest a Franklin, as does the Hood (Franklin also used the movable louvers, and on some models it was sloped). For all appearances the car was stretched (poorly, I should add...) __________________ There are only two kinds of cars: Those that need fixed and those which are going to.

12-24-2015, 01:17 PM	#16
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What make is this Town Car? Look at how close the steering wheel is to the dash rail. I think it might be a knuckle buster. Why does the wheel to rim on the axles have 4 clamps, but the spare looks like 5?

12-24-2015, 03:21 PM	#17
Steve_Mack_CT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central CT Posts: 354	Re: What make is this Town Car? Ronn - funny you suggest it was built in the 70s. I remember these types of towncar bodystyles would show up in a lot of ads, TV, etc. and likely in part due to "The Sting" and "The Great Gatsby". I remember drawing a bunch of these as a kid in the early 70s - and I think my designs as an 11 year old were as good as this one.... __________________ Steve 1930 Model A Roadster

12-24-2015, 03:41 PM	#18
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: What make is this Town Car? Here is a link to the cars in The Sting. http://www.imcdb.org/movie.php?id=70735 Bob

12-24-2015, 03:55 PM	#19
richsfords Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 141	Re: What make is this Town Car? to me in the very warm south on Christmas eve with adult beverage in hand It looks like one off. COACHASHFRANKCHEVSTUDSTING any way one of a kind ANY WAY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL figure it out; Richard