The Ford Barn

Steve Wastler · 10-31-2013, 08:20 AM

I thought some of you would enjoy this article from the Penn-Ohio club newsletter, from 73, penned by Arlene Burks. File too big to load as on attachment....

BudP · 10-31-2013, 08:28 AM

Great story! We are all caretakers of a slice of American history.

Franchise_24 · 10-31-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Wastler

I thought some of you would enjoy this article from the Penn-Ohio club newsletter, from 73, penned by Arlene Burks. File too big to load as on attachment....

Are/were you a member of Penn-Ohio Steve? I live about 20 minutes away from Vernon, so I have been fortunate enough to tour his barns and see his wonderful collection. It truly is a site to see.

Steve Wastler · 10-31-2013, 04:07 PM

No, never a member, but I am a sucker for all things printed on the A. I collect past newsletters when I have the opportunity. I try to read each one cover to cover, but its getting tough keeping track of what all I've read and have. I picked these up a few years ago, absolutely drooled over the pics of Vernon's place as seen in the photos from 73. I can't imagine the treat to see this in person. Too bad the collection is starting to disperse, but it'll help with his care one would assume. You are one of the privileged to have seen it, I'm green with envy.....😉

Bleedblue4life · 10-31-2013, 07:10 PM

Penn-Ohio member here...I've been around them most of my life though trips and meets. I found out the house was torn down a few months ago, but the barns still remain. I'm sure if they really avertised this as an auction like some of the big collections in the past couple years they could get some premium money out of them. I'm pretty sure the ebay seller is Vernon...he always wore a red cap.

ronn · 10-31-2013, 08:15 PM

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Thank you Steve-enjoyed the read.
Different times produce different results and enjoyed the mention of how in the later years, they could never have bought so many A's.

I'm sure a few people had the same notion in the late 40's, when they bought a Duesenberg for a few hundred dollars.

Mike V. Florida · 11-01-2013, 03:10 AM

I'm going to buy it and turn it into a rat rod. It is number matching right?

1931 flamingo · 11-01-2013, 11:55 AM

Way to go Mike, big stick and stir, stir, stir.
Paul

Fred · 11-01-2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

I'm going to buy it and turn it into a rat rod. It is number matching right?

No, Mike go for the Taxi or the Deluxe P/U , Harder to find parts for !!

Tom F OHIO · 11-02-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bleedblue4life

Penn-Ohio member here...I've been around them most of my life though trips and meets. I found out the house was torn down a few months ago, but the barns still remain. I'm sure if they really avertised this as an auction like some of the big collections in the past couple years they could get some premium money out of them. I'm pretty sure the ebay seller is Vernon...he always wore a red cap.

What chapter are you with? Franchise 24 and myself are in Copus Hill Chapter. One of our members was Charlie Copus, which his ancestors were part of the Copus Hill Massacre.

Tom....

Rex_A_Lott · 11-02-2013, 10:08 AM

Its a little over 12 now, reserve not met. Anybody want to venture a guess on what the reserve is, and where it ends up at?
Or in other words, "What's it worth?" , in your opinion?

I know, I know... I'll find out what its really worth in 3 days or so.

Purdy Swoft · 11-02-2013, 10:26 AM

I saw an original that appeared in worse condition go for fifty thousand, a few years ago. The one that I am thinking of had the woodwork painted barn red. One of the Ford barn members bought it.

Steve Wastler · 11-02-2013, 12:43 PM

Mid 40's

Bleedblue4life · 11-02-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom F OHIO

What chapter are you with? Franchise 24 and myself are in Copus Hill Chapter. One of our members was Charlie Copus, which his ancestors were part of the Copus Hill Massacre.

Tom....

I was in Flying Quail for many years, I am now NA.

Maclab58 · 11-02-2013, 07:52 PM

All I can say is what a boner!

ronn · 11-02-2013, 07:57 PM

I emailed the seller-intentions are only to list a few cars and that is it.

My guess at this point is that neither car makes reserve. Economy is very tight for this time of year.... everyone's buying insurance!

WTSHNN · 11-02-2013, 08:17 PM

Looks like the reserve was $17,000.

Whoever the hell has a feedback score of 226 has bid 13 of the 26 times...

-Tim

ronn · 11-03-2013, 06:31 AM

Notice that sometimes the bidding on the bay goes way up, as long as there is a reserve

that's called "baiting"......

sometimes it works though, apparently.

Deluxe Delivery Don · 11-06-2013, 01:47 AM

Well , it's sold for $22,600.

Roadster62 · 11-06-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Deluxe Delivery Don

Well , it's sold for $22,600.

That seams very reasonale to me, one of 6-10 original ones. Bob

10-31-2013, 08:20 AM	#21
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: 255 A on ebay I thought some of you would enjoy this article from the Penn-Ohio club newsletter, from 73, penned by Arlene Burks. File too big to load as on attachment.... Last edited by Steve Wastler; 05-10-2014 at 05:57 AM.

10-31-2013, 08:28 AM	#22
BudP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 438	Re: 255 A on ebay Great story! We are all caretakers of a slice of American history.

10-31-2013, 04:07 PM	#24
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: 255 A on ebay No, never a member, but I am a sucker for all things printed on the A. I collect past newsletters when I have the opportunity. I try to read each one cover to cover, but its getting tough keeping track of what all I've read and have. I picked these up a few years ago, absolutely drooled over the pics of Vernon's place as seen in the photos from 73. I can't imagine the treat to see this in person. Too bad the collection is starting to disperse, but it'll help with his care one would assume. You are one of the privileged to have seen it, I'm green with envy.....😉

10-31-2013, 07:10 PM	#25
Bleedblue4life Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Carey, Ohio Posts: 77	Re: 255 A on ebay Penn-Ohio member here...I've been around them most of my life though trips and meets. I found out the house was torn down a few months ago, but the barns still remain. I'm sure if they really avertised this as an auction like some of the big collections in the past couple years they could get some premium money out of them. I'm pretty sure the ebay seller is Vernon...he always wore a red cap.

10-31-2013, 08:15 PM	#26
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: 255 A on ebay Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you Steve-enjoyed the read. Different times produce different results and enjoyed the mention of how in the later years, they could never have bought so many A's. I'm sure a few people had the same notion in the late 40's, when they bought a Duesenberg for a few hundred dollars.

11-01-2013, 03:10 AM	#27
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: 255 A on ebay I'm going to buy it and turn it into a rat rod. It is number matching right? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-01-2013, 11:55 AM	#28
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: 255 A on ebay Way to go Mike, big stick and stir, stir, stir. Paul

11-02-2013, 10:08 AM	#31
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: 255 A on ebay Its a little over 12 now, reserve not met. Anybody want to venture a guess on what the reserve is, and where it ends up at? Or in other words, "What's it worth?" , in your opinion? I know, I know... I'll find out what its really worth in 3 days or so.

11-02-2013, 10:26 AM	#32
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: 255 A on ebay I saw an original that appeared in worse condition go for fifty thousand, a few years ago. The one that I am thinking of had the woodwork painted barn red. One of the Ford barn members bought it.

11-02-2013, 12:43 PM	#33
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: 255 A on ebay Mid 40's

11-02-2013, 07:52 PM	#35
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: 255 A on ebay All I can say is what a boner!

11-02-2013, 07:57 PM	#36
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: 255 A on ebay I emailed the seller-intentions are only to list a few cars and that is it. My guess at this point is that neither car makes reserve. Economy is very tight for this time of year.... everyone's buying insurance!

11-02-2013, 08:17 PM	#37
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,503	Re: 255 A on ebay Looks like the reserve was $17,000. Whoever the hell has a feedback score of 226 has bid 13 of the 26 times... -Tim

11-03-2013, 06:31 AM	#38
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: 255 A on ebay Notice that sometimes the bidding on the bay goes way up, as long as there is a reserve that's called "baiting"...... sometimes it works though, apparently.

11-06-2013, 01:47 AM	#39
Deluxe Delivery Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Creek WA. Posts: 341	Re: 255 A on ebay Well , it's sold for $22,600.