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rfitzpatrick 11-27-2021 09:05 AM

At What Age Do You Give It Up?
 

We have a Club Member, he's 97, Drives this '31 Tudor. His adult daughter is right-seat, always. No need to take away his key, he'd just hot-wire.
Enjoying the Holidays

His name is Tony!!

nkaminar 11-27-2021 09:09 AM

Re: At What Age Do You Give It Up?
 

One answer is never. The other is that you will know when it is time.

Oldbluoval 11-27-2021 09:10 AM

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Wow great….hope I get there that well
Age isn’t the measure it’s abilities both mental and physical
Keep going my friend!

Patrick L. 11-27-2021 09:15 AM

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We all have an expiration date stamped on us somewhere. We shouldn't give it up until that date.

JD 1931 11-27-2021 09:39 AM

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next

JD 1931 11-27-2021 09:39 AM

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When the Sun dies in the sky.....

burner31 11-27-2021 09:40 AM

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In a World full of unbelievable bad news...day after day...it's nice to get a piece of good news.
Keep going Tony, you'll know when it's time to stop

"I what to be like Tony", is a good motto

McMimmcs 11-27-2021 09:54 AM

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Not a lot of our members born before The Model A was produced! He could be our oldest member! Congratulations Tony!

eagle 11-27-2021 11:02 AM

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I'd say it's time, no matter the age, when you lose interest. If the A sits and deteriorates and it makes you feel bad to look at it, its time to sell. If you are still getting someone to wheel you out to the garage to tinker at 106 yrs old, keep at it, you haven't lost interest.

Jeff/Illinois 11-27-2021 11:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick L. (Post 2079903)
We all have an expiration date stamped on us somewhere. We shouldn't give it up until that date.

That is very true:)

California Travieso 11-27-2021 12:06 PM

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It also depends on where you live. If you live in an urban area it is more dangerous because the speed and bad habits of today’s drivers. If you live in a rural area you probably can keep driving longer depending on your physical and mental acuity.

David Serrano

Tom Endy 11-27-2021 12:49 PM

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We have a club member in the Santa Anita A's of Arcadia, California who is in his mid 90's and looks like a man in his 60's. An amazing man, still drives his modern car and his Model A. Last I heard he still goes hiking in the mountains. He served in the army in WWII, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and crossed the Rhine in a rubber boat under fire. He was recently honored by throwing out the first pitch at Dodgers Stadium and wearing his Ike jacket that still fits. Ken is an honored treasure of our club.

Tom Endy

Mister Moose 11-27-2021 02:17 PM

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Adapted from flying:

One of two things will happen.
One day you will walk up to your Model A not knowing it will be your last time.
One day you will walk up to your Model A knowing it will be your last time.

ETAModel 11-27-2021 09:53 PM

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Mister Moose, I like that !

dave in australia 11-28-2021 03:04 AM

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I remember this one from a while ago.
https://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/18/...-year-old-car/

Wick 11-28-2021 06:47 AM

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My daughter when she worked at the Va.Hospital, kept a Model A Horn and Quail on her desk.
The ol timers came by everyday to pick the items up and hold. Now and then they would carry them to the men who couldn't get around.
They never gave up.

McMimmcs 11-28-2021 07:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wick (Post 2080164)
My daughter when she worked at the Va.Hospital, kept a Model A Horn and Quail on her desk.
The ol timers came by everyday to pick the items up and hold. Now and then they would carry them to the men who couldn't get around.
They never gave up.

Your daughter should be commended Wick. Obviously a kind person. Wayne

Bob Bidonde 11-28-2021 08:26 AM

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My give-it-up date is the day I go on the wrong side of the dirt.

burner31 11-28-2021 10:52 AM

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Son: "Dad, do they have Model A's in heaven"?

Dad: "Of course Son, why do you think they call it heaven"

gary678* 11-28-2021 11:16 AM

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Similar to Bob Bidonde's post... that day will be I am no longer on the sunny side of the sod.


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