The Ford Barn

Ed in Maine · 10-13-2013, 10:50 AM

After the car show is over, I often think back to the cars that made the most impact on me. Everyone has different opinions and interests and that is what makes this hobby so wonderful. Last year it was an unrestored 31 Model A Roadster, completely original down to the pin stripe. Another year it was his & hers 1958 Fuel Injected Pontiac Convertibles.

This year, the cars were not Fords. Both cars were barn finds. The first was a 1927 Buick Coupe. There was only surface rust, some of the paint was there. The chrome was present here and there but of course needed to be redone. This car was huge and it would only seat two passengers. It had the compartment for the golf clubs behind the passenger door. It appeared to be all there. I wonder who had the means to purchase that car when it was new?

The second car was a 1932 Chevrolet Roadster. It had very little rust and appeared to be complete except that it did not have the original engine. I did over hear one bid of $21,500 but it was turned down. The bidder did say as he walked away, that he was sure the car would be sold at the show. I love Model A Fords but I have always had a soft spot for the 1932 Chevrolet.

If you got to Hershey this year, what car stood out for you? Ed

10-13-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,193	Hershey & The Cars That Stole the Show After the car show is over, I often think back to the cars that made the most impact on me. Everyone has different opinions and interests and that is what makes this hobby so wonderful. Last year it was an unrestored 31 Model A Roadster, completely original down to the pin stripe. Another year it was his & hers 1958 Fuel Injected Pontiac Convertibles. This year, the cars were not Fords. Both cars were barn finds. The first was a 1927 Buick Coupe. There was only surface rust, some of the paint was there. The chrome was present here and there but of course needed to be redone. This car was huge and it would only seat two passengers. It had the compartment for the golf clubs behind the passenger door. It appeared to be all there. I wonder who had the means to purchase that car when it was new? The second car was a 1932 Chevrolet Roadster. It had very little rust and appeared to be complete except that it did not have the original engine. I did over hear one bid of $21,500 but it was turned down. The bidder did say as he walked away, that he was sure the car would be sold at the show. I love Model A Fords but I have always had a soft spot for the 1932 Chevrolet. If you got to Hershey this year, what car stood out for you? Ed