2013 Old Car Festival at Greenfiefd Village - Random sights...

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Since I needed to do a little more research at the Bensen Library (Archives), I thought I would also take in the OCF at the same time. These are just a few of the 600+ pix that were taken. IMO this is by far the best car show type event I have ever attended in my years of attending antique car events. Definitely needs to be on everyone's "bucket list"!!


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...now for some "older" Model-A's along with some other Fords between the 'beginning' and the 2nd generation Model-A.

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And, I'll close with some random shots of cars that I thought were interesting. I have been asked by several today what I liked the best. Riding in a Stanley Steamer was pretty cool, along with riding in several other 1&2 cylinder cars. Seeing & hearing fellow Fordbarner Tim Kelley's massive Model K up close was nice. And actually getting to view so many "orphan cars" being driven around was neat too.

I guess since I can't choose exactly which one, I'll just have to go back again next year and see if that will help me make up my mind!!

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[Tom in SW VA]

Really enjoyed looking at the pics!! This trip is on my bucket list as well.

[davehc]

I agree with you 100% . We were there Sat. and it is great , recommend everyone who has an old car , or just loves them , to GO . The "A"s & "T"s are super .

[Great Lakes Greg]

I have attended many times. When my father was alive he would take one of his brass era cars. Lift the hood, pull the hand crank and the people would come droves to watch the open valve-train engine tick off. Wonderful memories from an annual show that dates back into the 1950's.

[SkimmerBob]

I too agree. What an event !

How many cars do you think were there? .

[SDJason]

Thanks for posting!
I have GOT to time my next trip back home to Michigan around this...

[Roadster Rich]

Brent or anyone,

Can you tell me what paint colors are in your picture 0814 (in your second posting)?

Also there are two pictures (1245 and 1274) are either of these the chicle drab/grey combination?

I am still trying to decide the color I want for my 31 Town Sedan.

Thanks,

[al's28/33]

Lovely pictures thanks for sharing!!!!!

[Michael M]

Thanks for the pics Brent. Makes my envious of your day.

[Timberbeast]

Great pictures, thanks. Looking forward to more.

[theHIGHLANDER]

Nice focus on the commercials in attendance. I think I can't live without an old wrecker after seeing the AA you shared with us. I dunno why, but big commercials seem to trip my trigger and not just Fords. I look forward to the class at Hershey every year.

[ctlikon0712]

Brent, what can you tell us about the black sedan? What are some of the interesting things that you noticed about it, I.E. Wheels, Running boards, Doors, etc… ? Did it appear to be a coachwork body or something “custom”?
Thanks for your time and the wonderful pictures. I also liked the fair focus/homage to the AA's.

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Originally Posted by ctlikon0712

Brent, what can you tell us about the black sedan? What are some of the interesting things that you noticed about it, I.E. Wheels, Running boards, Doors, etc… ? Did it appear to be a coachwork body or something “custom”?
Thanks for your time and the wonderful pictures. I also liked the fair focus/homage to the AA's.

That "black sedan" is actually a custom bodied Hearse built on an AA chassis. I was speaking with the owner (who also owns a funeral home business) and was giving him some ideas on how to repair some of the wood that has deteriorated. He evidently has owned it for about 10 years and it supposedly is a "regular" at Greenfield, especially around Halloween time.

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

THANK YOU for posting these pictures. Has to be one of the best old car venues going from what I read and hear.

I think the night parade would be really cool to see!

Where do you guys recommend staying while visiting? I've been at the Dearborn Inn in the past while at the Henry Ford, loved it, easy walk to Greenfield Village, always seems booked up whenever I try to reserve a room!

The next time I go, I will be staying in my motorhome. This time we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express over on Enterprise which is about 2 miles away. It is not your typical HI Express but a very era-furnished hotel that just happens to be franchised by HI. Great place to stay IMO. On the other hand, many attendees park their motorhome & trailer in the Beech Street lot and there is a nice atmosphere that happens in the evenings there. The 'Marco' of Chevrolets is a gentleman named Pinky Randall who I grew up knowing the name in the hobby. He was parked across the aisle from a group we were hanging out with and I was able to fellowship with him for quite a bit. Kinda like the atmosphere at Hershey each evening when the crowd has dispersed and vendors remain.

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Originally Posted by Roadster Rich

Brent or anyone,

Can you tell me what paint colors are in your picture 0814 (in your second posting)?

Also there are two pictures (1245 and 1274) are either of these the chicle drab/grey combination?

I am still trying to decide the color I want for my 31 Town Sedan.

Thanks,

The '29 Tudor (814) appears to close to the Rose Beige and Seal Brown which was predominately a 1929-only Closed Car color combination.

It is my opinion that the Fordor in picture 1245 is incorrectly painted in Copra, however the Coupe (whose owner is a Fordbarner but I'll keep his name anonymous for now) is the correct color of Copra & Chicle.







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