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10-30-2017, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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Zephyrs loaded to a new home
I help a collector with help from time to time on his collections, he had all six of the Zephyr coupe years and he's had them for some time and it was time for them to go to a new home.
I lined them up and loaded them on the hauler of choice by the buyer for transit out west. Yes, I would have preferred an enclosed for sure! It's rare to have/see one but all six years from '37-'42 may be the only collection like it in the world. I call them the girls... so yes.. I have the girls all lined up for their final farewell. Then, a final transport shot. It was a tight fit, and a challenge to load. I thought you guys would like to see them so sharing the final farewell. My favorite is the blue '39. Larry Shepard |
10-30-2017, 05:51 PM | #2 |
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Now that's a flashback kind of traffic stopper. What a sight!
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10-30-2017, 06:15 PM | #3 |
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Beautiful cars. Shipping them all on one transport maybe economical, but that is putting all your eggs in one basket. To manage risk, you distribute the potentials for loss.
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10-30-2017, 06:26 PM | #4 |
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I agree guys but it is the choice of the buyer. I didn't own them.... just help with service work. It was the choice of the new owner to haul them as shown.
I totally agree I would have done transport much differently if they were mine. |
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TRULY GORGEOUS CARS ! They are all outstanding but always favored the 37.I guess it's the grille! Thank you for sharing!
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Wow is all I have to say! I love the 39 and 40 . . . just awesome cars!
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10-30-2017, 07:29 PM | #8 |
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Must have been a very emotional experience for the seller and you too Larry.. Bill
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10-30-2017, 07:29 PM | #9 |
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Wow! What a great collection
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10-30-2017, 08:17 PM | #10 |
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A bevy of beauties. My faves are the 37 and the 39, not that anyone cares....
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10-30-2017, 08:53 PM | #11 |
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Holy moly!! That rig's cargo is sure to cause a bunch of distracted driving. That collection is crazy awesome. Thanks for sharing Larry.
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If it wasn't for the late model truck it looks like another load out for delivery back in the day to the dealers.
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10-30-2017, 10:44 PM | #13 |
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What beautiful models!
I don’t think there was ever a custom built coupe that matched the Beauty of the Zephers right out of the factory! |
10-30-2017, 10:49 PM | #14 |
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Wow, What an impressive collection. Are all six Coupes going to the same new owner, or is the collection being divided between the new owners? Larry, thanks for sharing. |
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"stinkin heifers" are among the prettiest if not the prettiest coupes ever built.
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Outstanding collection. Thanks for sharing this.
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10-31-2017, 06:38 AM | #17 |
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Completely over the top. Thanks for giving me the delight. Just damn!!
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10-31-2017, 08:29 AM | #18 |
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What an awesome sight this must be traveling down the highway! Would love to see this rig in person.
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10-31-2017, 08:36 AM | #19 |
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Wow, glad to see them together, hopefully they stay that way and don't get chopped up down the road.
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10-31-2017, 09:02 AM | #20 |
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Larry, I assume they all went to the same place and the collection stays together? That is an impressive collection. If it were mine I'd have a hard time letting go.
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10-31-2017, 09:37 AM | #21 |
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That is a line up that I would truly have liked to have seen in person! A car show in itself.
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My pleasure to share guys. Larry Shepard Last edited by larrys40; 10-31-2017 at 03:03 PM. |
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Bill, yes it was. I was also emotionally wore out after loading! These are the creme' of the art deco era cars of the day. Each one truly works of art. The dashes etc are just so cool. I took a photo of each Dash interior and will share that later. It took all day to load them as I personally drove them on the the carrier. Good thing as the driver had not had ever handled one before and didn't really have a clue. He was good in the end and thankful I assisted. It took the watchful eye of 2 and me driving to get them placed safely. Now the hauling and delivery is his responsibility. All the best guys! Larry |
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Larry, thanks for the info. I sure hope they arrive at their destination safely. It's a long trip down under.
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10-31-2017, 05:09 PM | #25 |
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Wow ! I am glad I did not see them going down the road. This sight would probably have put me in the ditch ! A friend of mine owns to Lincoln Ks, a 34 limo and a 37 limo - He also has a 39 Zephyr 4 door. His Son has a Zephyr coupe, but its a parts car at best. They were SO beautiful.
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11-06-2017, 04:40 PM | #27 |
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Coming from down under myself I know this collection will be well looked after and treated like the gold it is.. but I just can’t image what the new owner paid for them. With the current exchange rate being terrible for aussies .. it would be a damn car hauler full of cash
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11-07-2017, 02:42 AM | #28 |
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Going Down Under! New Zealand or that other place? what's it called? oh yeah, Australia?
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11-07-2017, 06:04 AM | #29 |
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Larry
Thank you for posting those pictures for us. I'm sorry to see them leave us, but am happy that they will be staying together. Someone will have a fine collection. No doubt it must have broken the previous owner's heart to see them leave. However I do realize that we are all caretakers of our wonderful cars. Jay |
11-07-2017, 06:47 AM | #30 |
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I'd love to own a Zephyr some time. I saw a 39 Model K sold for what seemed like a low price a month or so ago. I still wonder whether I should have bought it, but I have too many to keep up with already.
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11-08-2017, 03:25 AM | #31 |
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Beautiful collection, thanks for sharing.
NZ or OZ I wonder? I'd love to see them in the flesh. |
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