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dean from bozeman · 03-10-2026, 04:43 PM

Just got the latest issue of The Restorer Vol 70 Issue 6. There is an article I would like to suggest that you read: One Last Model A Drive Together.

This isn't a story about finding a dusty and rusty car and making it a show winner. It's one about a family's history with several Model A's with the focus on the bond between two brothers. From their first drive in a Model A in 1969 to their last in 2024, the brothers enjoyed driving Model A's and making memories.

If Model A's make you think of family and friends. If you have a couple spare minutes. Do yourself a favor and enjoy, One Last Model A Drive Together.

al's28/33 · 03-10-2026, 08:36 PM

yes it's a great read ... hey Dean what's the latest on A495? what a BEAUTY!!!!!!

dean from bozeman · 03-11-2026, 08:11 AM

Ahhhh....A495. It took 9 years to finish that restoration. It was top point car when judges three times (2 MARC, 1 MAFCA). It spent two years at the MAFFI museum. Between those two years, I brought it out to the MAFCA meet in Colorado and the MARC meet in Perryville. I wanted people to see up close the unique features of the early cars.

When the time was up at MAFFI, I brought A495 to my place in Montana. Since we are surrounded by pastures and farms, there was always the potential danger of mice, voles, raccoons, etc.. To protect it in my shop I kept it in a trailer. At times I would bring it out, and have a beer or two. But that was no life for my friend, A495.

It is now part of the Stan and Mary Sorrels collection. Though it is a ve28 living with a number of '30 and '31's, I am sure that it is happy. And so am I.

al's28/33 · 03-12-2026, 10:35 PM

Yes, I can understand your deep connection, financially and emotionally. These machines become a part of us, especially the unique restoration jobs, or those that have played active roles in family ties. thank you for sharing her with us.

Tacoma Bob · 03-13-2026, 03:53 PM

Dean. Yes a great read for sure. I actually tire of all the resto stories. It's part of the gig I guess. But this story brought special memories for me and others too I bet.

Canton_Model_A's · 03-14-2026, 08:39 AM

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It was a great article, like others have said a very good read....

cliff hughes · 03-16-2026, 08:12 PM

Hi Dean from Bozeman, Thanks for your comment on my article, "One last ride." Glad you really liked it. I am getting great responses from all over on that article. What a blessing it is to be able to honor my brother' memory this way. I asked for and got a miracle getting that old tudor to run. That ride really made my brother's day. Take care,
Cliff Hughes

03-10-2026, 04:43 PM	#1
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 999	Read: One Last Model A Drive Together Just got the latest issue of The Restorer Vol 70 Issue 6. There is an article I would like to suggest that you read: One Last Model A Drive Together. This isn't a story about finding a dusty and rusty car and making it a show winner. It's one about a family's history with several Model A's with the focus on the bond between two brothers. From their first drive in a Model A in 1969 to their last in 2024, the brothers enjoyed driving Model A's and making memories. If Model A's make you think of family and friends. If you have a couple spare minutes. Do yourself a favor and enjoy, One Last Model A Drive Together.

03-10-2026, 08:36 PM	#2
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,723	Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together yes it's a great read ... hey Dean what's the latest on A495? what a BEAUTY!!!!!! __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

03-11-2026, 08:11 AM	#3
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 999	Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together Ahhhh....A495. It took 9 years to finish that restoration. It was top point car when judges three times (2 MARC, 1 MAFCA). It spent two years at the MAFFI museum. Between those two years, I brought it out to the MAFCA meet in Colorado and the MARC meet in Perryville. I wanted people to see up close the unique features of the early cars. When the time was up at MAFFI, I brought A495 to my place in Montana. Since we are surrounded by pastures and farms, there was always the potential danger of mice, voles, raccoons, etc.. To protect it in my shop I kept it in a trailer. At times I would bring it out, and have a beer or two. But that was no life for my friend, A495. It is now part of the Stan and Mary Sorrels collection. Though it is a ve28 living with a number of '30 and '31's, I am sure that it is happy. And so am I.

03-12-2026, 10:35 PM	#4
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,723	Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together Yes, I can understand your deep connection, financially and emotionally. These machines become a part of us, especially the unique restoration jobs, or those that have played active roles in family ties. thank you for sharing her with us. __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

03-13-2026, 03:53 PM	#5
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,069	Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together Dean. Yes a great read for sure. I actually tire of all the resto stories. It's part of the gig I guess. But this story brought special memories for me and others too I bet.

03-14-2026, 08:39 AM	#6
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 388	Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It was a great article, like others have said a very good read.... __________________ --------------------------------------- 1929 Model A Tudor - "Darla" '29 Model A: Old enough to start with a crank, young enough to steal the show! "Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution" Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Motor City A's Club

03-16-2026, 08:12 PM	#7
cliff hughes Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2026 Posts: 1	Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together Hi Dean from Bozeman, Thanks for your comment on my article, "One last ride." Glad you really liked it. I am getting great responses from all over on that article. What a blessing it is to be able to honor my brother' memory this way. I asked for and got a miracle getting that old tudor to run. That ride really made my brother's day. Take care, Cliff Hughes