The Ford Barn

Jacques1960 · 10-13-2023, 06:17 AM

I recently listed this car for auction on a leading auction site (not BaT…) and have received multiple offers slightly below the $30,000 reserve. Thinking about what I truly want for the car, it is, more than anything, a good home with someone who will advance the project. Kubes, DavidG and others have kindly dipped into their personal stocks of unobtanium to help along the way and I think it important that a community member be the next steward. With this in mind, and knowing the car must be shipped from Maine, and with the promise (!) to the community that you will keep us posted on your progress, please let me know if you have interest and I will do right by you, the community, and the hobby. This same construct will apply to the 1938 station wagon which I expect to offer next month. Thank you.

ronn · 10-13-2023, 06:58 AM

what a beauty! I have a 35 and am a long way off from what youve built.

Congrats on your attitude of progression vs just money. I applaud you.

Jacques1960 · 10-13-2023, 07:07 AM

Thank you ronn - makes me sick at the thought of this car ending up in the wrong hands, particularly since so many members here have helped get it to its current condition. Detailed photos and description are on the H*mmings web site should you be interested. Best, J

rockfla · 10-13-2023, 07:28 AM

Great philanthropic gesture on your behalf Jaques1960. I wish I had the "Philanthropic" funds to match your desire!!!! Good luck and congratulations to whomever ends up with them, they will truly be lucky AND Blessed!!!

Zeke3 · 10-13-2023, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the offer, I hope you are able to find the next caretaker for this beautiful machine.

Jacques1960 · 10-13-2023, 10:40 AM

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@rockfla Not really philanthropy, just sickness around good cars ending up in bad hands.

petehoovie · 10-13-2023, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacques1960

I recently listed this car for auction on a leading auction site (not BaT…) and have received multiple offers slightly below the $30,000 reserve. Thinking about what I truly want for the car, it is, more than anything, a good home with someone who will advance the project. Kubes, DavidG and others have kindly dipped into their personal stocks of unobtanium to help along the way and I think it important that a community member be the next steward. With this in mind, and knowing the car must be shipped from Maine, and with the promise (!) to the community that you will keep us posted on your progress, please let me know if you have interest and I will do right by you, the community, and the hobby. This same construct will apply to the 1938 station wagon which I expect to offer next month. Thank you.

Ggmac · 10-13-2023, 02:36 PM

Wow .
I know the feeling David . I have recently given my 68 E Jaguar away . I was offered $36,000 by my British neighbor , hard to resist, but I wanted to be in my family . Having no children, I decided it should go to a younger cousin whos father was the one to get me into jags and old cars . He owned a paint and body shop all his life .
May the cars live on .
PS , my cousin was offered the money by my neighbor and I’m glad he refused it .

Jacques1960 · 10-13-2023, 04:08 PM

Right on brother !

Seth Swoboda · 10-13-2023, 04:17 PM

I'm only 43 but this is what I would do with my cars when the time comes. If my daughters don't want them, I'd give them to someone who will appreciate, care for and not butcher them. Get a youngster involved that way.

PS, your '36 Phaeton is stunning.

Ron Pilger · 10-13-2023, 05:12 PM

My gosh, that is a beautiful automobile.

Jacques1960 · 10-13-2023, 06:43 PM

Thank you

Jacques1960 · 10-13-2023, 06:44 PM

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/193...sert-me-356050

Jacques1960 · 10-14-2023, 01:27 PM

Thanks to all for your interest and support; the car will be going to the Jedimar Auto Museum…in Chile !!

Zeke3 · 10-14-2023, 02:23 PM

That is one way to protect from the street rodders.

GB SISSON · 10-14-2023, 09:23 PM

An absolutely stunning vehicle. Three cheers for you and the museum.

10-13-2023, 06:58 AM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read what a beauty! I have a 35 and am a long way off from what youve built. Congrats on your attitude of progression vs just money. I applaud you.

10-13-2023, 07:07 AM	#3
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Thank you ronn - makes me sick at the thought of this car ending up in the wrong hands, particularly since so many members here have helped get it to its current condition. Detailed photos and description are on the H*mmings web site should you be interested. Best, J __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-13-2023, 07:28 AM	#4
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Great philanthropic gesture on your behalf Jaques1960. I wish I had the "Philanthropic" funds to match your desire!!!! Good luck and congratulations to whomever ends up with them, they will truly be lucky AND Blessed!!!

10-13-2023, 08:24 AM	#5
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Thanks for the offer, I hope you are able to find the next caretaker for this beautiful machine.

10-13-2023, 10:40 AM	#6
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) @rockfla Not really philanthropy, just sickness around good cars ending up in bad hands. __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-13-2023, 02:36 PM	#8
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,101	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Wow . I know the feeling David . I have recently given my 68 E Jaguar away . I was offered $36,000 by my British neighbor , hard to resist, but I wanted to be in my family . Having no children, I decided it should go to a younger cousin whos father was the one to get me into jags and old cars . He owned a paint and body shop all his life . May the cars live on . PS , my cousin was offered the money by my neighbor and I’m glad he refused it . Last edited by Ggmac; 10-13-2023 at 02:42 PM.

10-13-2023, 04:08 PM	#9
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Right on brother ! __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-13-2023, 04:17 PM	#10
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read I'm only 43 but this is what I would do with my cars when the time comes. If my daughters don't want them, I'd give them to someone who will appreciate, care for and not butcher them. Get a youngster involved that way. PS, your '36 Phaeton is stunning.

10-13-2023, 05:12 PM	#11
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read My gosh, that is a beautiful automobile.

10-13-2023, 06:43 PM	#12
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Thank you __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-13-2023, 06:44 PM	#13
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read https://www.hemmings.com/auction/193...sert-me-356050 __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-14-2023, 01:27 PM	#14
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read Thanks to all for your interest and support; the car will be going to the Jedimar Auto Museum…in Chile !! __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-14-2023, 02:23 PM	#15
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read That is one way to protect from the street rodders. Last edited by Zeke3; 10-14-2023 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Correcting spell check mistake.

10-14-2023, 09:23 PM	#16
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: 1936 Phaeton - Please Read An absolutely stunning vehicle. Three cheers for you and the museum. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)