The Ford Barn

nkaminar · 06-04-2023, 02:05 PM

If you buy a brass car then complain because it breaks down and gets flat tires, you do not have the right mind set.

ronn · 06-04-2023, 02:38 PM

whos complaining?

think the youngsters today want to cruise at 70mph and that aint happenin with the oldies...........

nkaminar · 06-05-2023, 06:38 AM

1928 coupe sold on June 3 for $33,500. Restored to original but nothing special.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1928-ford-model-a-58/

Regarding buying a car to cruise at 70 mph: The best way to see the country is at a slow pace on the back roads. With some exceptions, all the interstates look the same. Being in a hurry "to get there" is not where it is at. I did recent trip in my Model A to a club meet, 120 miles each way. I had to rush down to arrive in time and took the interstate but on the way home took the back roads at 35 to 50 mph. The trip home was much more enjoyable and relaxing.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 06-05-2023, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ronn

Mid Century Modern is hot right now.. Atomic stuff

true dat. along with the same period cars.........

brass is diving, unless its a Mercer or a Stutz

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

think the youngsters today want to cruise at 70mph and that aint happenin with the oldies...........

You may be right but since Brass-era is a passion of mine (-I own 4 brass-era cars) I have tended to follow for the past 25-30 years, and based on what I have witnessed over those years including this year, it is my view that quality brass cars are still holding their own in value.

With regard to "youngsters", surely you would agree that stock (-or nearly stock) restored Model-As along with HCCA eligible cars have typically never been a young enthusiast's choice of collector car. Granted there are exceptions but as a whole, I have noticed that restored Model-As, Ts, & pre-16 cars have always attracted more mature car people.

ronn · 06-05-2023, 10:38 AM

You may be right but since Brass-era is a passion of mine

me too Brent- actually prefer them over A's......... oh no, am I allowed to say that here?
lol

07 Maxwell DR
12 Buick model 29
07 ford R

still looking to build a 40hp or larger brass speedster- 1910-1914.........
missed a 1912 EMF yesterday at the Greenwich auction- would have made a terrific speedster
but only 35hp

06-04-2023, 02:05 PM	#61
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: BAT-crazy prices and a 29 phaeton If you buy a brass car then complain because it breaks down and gets flat tires, you do not have the right mind set. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

06-04-2023, 02:38 PM	#62
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,789	Re: BAT-crazy prices and a 29 phaeton whos complaining? think the youngsters today want to cruise at 70mph and that aint happenin with the oldies...........

06-05-2023, 06:38 AM	#63
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: BAT-crazy prices and a 29 phaeton 1928 coupe sold on June 3 for $33,500. Restored to original but nothing special. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1928-ford-model-a-58/ Regarding buying a car to cruise at 70 mph: The best way to see the country is at a slow pace on the back roads. With some exceptions, all the interstates look the same. Being in a hurry "to get there" is not where it is at. I did recent trip in my Model A to a club meet, 120 miles each way. I had to rush down to arrive in time and took the interstate but on the way home took the back roads at 35 to 50 mph. The trip home was much more enjoyable and relaxing. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 06-05-2023 at 06:45 AM.

06-05-2023, 10:38 AM	#65
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,789	Re: BAT-crazy prices and a 29 phaeton You may be right but since Brass-era is a passion of mine me too Brent- actually prefer them over A's......... oh no, am I allowed to say that here? lol 07 Maxwell DR 12 Buick model 29 07 ford R still looking to build a 40hp or larger brass speedster- 1910-1914......... missed a 1912 EMF yesterday at the Greenwich auction- would have made a terrific speedster but only 35hp