The Ford Barn

JaxFLG8r · 01-30-2018, 11:35 AM

The Annual Antique Ford Car Show at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Ft. Myers FL is this Saturday, February 3, 2018.

The flyer indicates over 100 antique Fords will be on display.

This venue is the lawn, riverside, at the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Retreat homes, in Lee County Florida.

I have never visited the Museum/homes. I heard about the Car Show last week from a friend who lives in Ft. Myers.

Has any Barner been to the show in years past? Any insight regarding parking/logistics/show reviews? Thank you Ed Williamson

willobs · 01-30-2018, 11:41 AM

Very nice show. closer to 150 Fords. Plenty of parking beautiful property

jwilliams81 · 01-30-2018, 11:42 AM

I was able to visit the homes/museum last year. I stumbled on them and never knew anything about the place. It's totally worth a trip if you have never been there.
Having a car show on the grounds would be a huge bonus.

MNFATS · 01-30-2018, 04:11 PM

Give yourself plenty of time to do the show and the grounds as well. Lots of stuff to see. Enjoy.

JaxFLG8r · 01-30-2018, 04:17 PM

Thank you for the information. I am excited to see it all on Saturday. Should be awesome weather in SW Florida.

Grandpa's Huckster · 01-30-2018, 04:31 PM

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I really hoped to make it with my huckster this year and connect with some local A'ers, but I have to work......

Jeff/Illinois · 01-30-2018, 05:55 PM

Only been to Florida once, but as Granny used to always say when going there 'Watch out for snakes' and she was always dead serious! She had spent a lot of time there over the years.

3.6rs · 01-31-2018, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Only been to Florida once, but as Granny used to always say when going there 'Watch out for snakes' and she was always dead serious! She had spent a lot of time there over the years.

I've been to Fla 22 times, each time for 4-5 weeks, and have never seen a snake (alive and in the wild). And I did dozens and dozens of outdoor car shows, parks, evrglades, etc. Maybe you'll get more lucky to see a bear...

What I did see were lots of dolphins in the see (west coast)

JDupuis · 01-31-2018, 08:08 AM

Is there a Flea market at this show?
I'm in Orlando now, heading to Vero Beach on Thursday. I could fit this show in with my schedule, but would like to know if car parts are available.
Jeff

JaxFLG8r · 01-31-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JDupuis

Is there a Flea market at this show?

Jeff

Jeff: From all I have heard, this is just a show, no flea market, on the grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Admission to the houses and Edison's lab are included with car show admission.

www.edisonfordwinterestates.org

3.6rs · 01-31-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JDupuis

Is there a Flea market at this show?
I'm in Orlando now, heading to Vero Beach on Thursday. I could fit this show in with my schedule, but would like to know if car parts are available.
Jeff

I have some good friends over there in Vero Beach ! We visited them year after year.

willobs · 02-01-2018, 11:35 AM

No Swap , Only cars most cars will be Ts and As

JaxFLG8r · 02-01-2018, 12:31 PM

Thanks! I like T's and A's........

veggie · 02-01-2018, 12:53 PM

Hello All
I am now vacationing on Ft.Myers beach.Just about 5 miles from the Ford car show.The local papers advertised the admission fee.At $20 person i think i will pass.I am not a cheeppee but $40.00 for me and my wife is a little crazy for a car show.It may include the Edison grounds that i have seen before.
I think i will open my own garage door and see my own car show.Is this car show stuff out of hand?
Got some A's

JDupuis · 02-01-2018, 05:15 PM

Just got back now to check the "flea market" status. Thanks guys.
My Wife says we should go. I'll give it more serious thought on Friday night.
Thanks again. Jeff

JaxFLG8r · 02-02-2018, 10:03 AM

First off, let me say I have absolutely no financial interest in the Edison & Ford Museum. I was in Ft. Myers last week on business and learned that the homes where Thomas Edison, and his good friend Henry Ford, vacationed during the winter were open to the public.

I then went to the web site and learned that there was an antique car show tomorrow, Saturday, February 3. Not only antique cars, but a show restricted to antique Fords.

As for the price, it is $20.00 per person for adults, less for kids and teens. However you do get to tour the houses, see the grounds and gardens, and see Thomas Edison's lab. This is on the river in Ft. Myers. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, more than 100 antique cars. Sounds like a bargain to me.

By the way, the tour of the houses and grounds on a typical day is $25.00 per head for a self guided audio tour, and more for a guided tour. So tomorrow will actually be a discount off the typical cost.

JDupuis · 02-02-2018, 05:28 PM

I won't be going. My Wife, daughter, son in law and Grandaughter have all come down with bad colds since yesterday. Hope all is well with everyone else. Jeff

Patrick L. · 02-02-2018, 06:03 PM

I've wanted to go, but, didn't realize it was so soon. I doubt I'll make it tomorrow, maybe next year.

01-30-2018, 11:35 AM	#1
JaxFLG8r Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 74	Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 The Annual Antique Ford Car Show at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Ft. Myers FL is this Saturday, February 3, 2018. The flyer indicates over 100 antique Fords will be on display. This venue is the lawn, riverside, at the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Retreat homes, in Lee County Florida. I have never visited the Museum/homes. I heard about the Car Show last week from a friend who lives in Ft. Myers. Has any Barner been to the show in years past? Any insight regarding parking/logistics/show reviews? Thank you Ed Williamson

01-30-2018, 11:41 AM	#2
willobs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Fla Posts: 202	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Very nice show. closer to 150 Fords. Plenty of parking beautiful property

01-30-2018, 11:42 AM	#3
jwilliams81 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 418	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 I was able to visit the homes/museum last year. I stumbled on them and never knew anything about the place. It's totally worth a trip if you have never been there. Having a car show on the grounds would be a huge bonus. __________________ 1931 Murray Town Sedan. Black body with Apple Green pin stripe. 1923 Model T Touring with electric start. Low radiator Cincinnati, Ohio

01-30-2018, 04:11 PM	#4
MNFATS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Cloud MN Posts: 835	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Give yourself plenty of time to do the show and the grounds as well. Lots of stuff to see. Enjoy.

01-30-2018, 04:17 PM	#5
JaxFLG8r Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 74	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Thank you for the information. I am excited to see it all on Saturday. Should be awesome weather in SW Florida.

01-30-2018, 04:31 PM	#6
Grandpa's Huckster Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 11	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I really hoped to make it with my huckster this year and connect with some local A'ers, but I have to work......

01-30-2018, 05:55 PM	#7
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Only been to Florida once, but as Granny used to always say when going there 'Watch out for snakes' and she was always dead serious! She had spent a lot of time there over the years.

01-31-2018, 08:08 AM	#9
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Is there a Flea market at this show? I'm in Orlando now, heading to Vero Beach on Thursday. I could fit this show in with my schedule, but would like to know if car parts are available. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

02-01-2018, 11:35 AM	#12
willobs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Fla Posts: 202	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 No Swap , Only cars most cars will be Ts and As

02-01-2018, 12:31 PM	#13
JaxFLG8r Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 74	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Thanks! I like T's and A's........

02-01-2018, 12:53 PM	#14
veggie Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Clinton Ct. Posts: 84	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Hello All I am now vacationing on Ft.Myers beach.Just about 5 miles from the Ford car show.The local papers advertised the admission fee.At $20 person i think i will pass.I am not a cheeppee but $40.00 for me and my wife is a little crazy for a car show.It may include the Edison grounds that i have seen before. I think i will open my own garage door and see my own car show.Is this car show stuff out of hand? Got some A's

02-01-2018, 05:15 PM	#15
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 Just got back now to check the "flea market" status. Thanks guys. My Wife says we should go. I'll give it more serious thought on Friday night. Thanks again. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

02-02-2018, 10:03 AM	#16
JaxFLG8r Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 74	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 First off, let me say I have absolutely no financial interest in the Edison & Ford Museum. I was in Ft. Myers last week on business and learned that the homes where Thomas Edison, and his good friend Henry Ford, vacationed during the winter were open to the public. I then went to the web site and learned that there was an antique car show tomorrow, Saturday, February 3. Not only antique cars, but a show restricted to antique Fords. As for the price, it is $20.00 per person for adults, less for kids and teens. However you do get to tour the houses, see the grounds and gardens, and see Thomas Edison's lab. This is on the river in Ft. Myers. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, more than 100 antique cars. Sounds like a bargain to me. By the way, the tour of the houses and grounds on a typical day is $25.00 per head for a self guided audio tour, and more for a guided tour. So tomorrow will actually be a discount off the typical cost.

02-02-2018, 05:28 PM	#17
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 I won't be going. My Wife, daughter, son in law and Grandaughter have all come down with bad colds since yesterday. Hope all is well with everyone else. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

02-02-2018, 06:03 PM	#18
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Antique Ford Car Show in Ft. Myers Fl on Saturday 2/3/2018 I've wanted to go, but, didn't realize it was so soon. I doubt I'll make it tomorrow, maybe next year.