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55 dude · 10-02-2014, 07:22 PM

Recieved my historical packet from Ford today in regards to the 1940 lincoln continental cabriolet i'm in negotiation with and it did not say what state the dealer was in. build sheet was interesting and well worth $20 any help would be great! thanks!

Fordors · 10-02-2014, 07:44 PM

There's a Banner Ford in Mandeville, LA, possibly they took over where Mandeville Motors left off. Doubtful they would have any old records but they may shed some light on the former dealer, who knows? It's worth a phone call.

55 dude · 10-02-2014, 10:12 PM

Awsome! I will call tomorrow because you never know! Small town and somebody will hopefully keep the info trail fresh! thanks!

deuce_roadster · 10-02-2014, 11:21 PM

How do you request historical info from Ford?

mike42 · 10-03-2014, 01:15 AM

Deuce.......I think you can go through the Benson Ford Institute. You can go online.

Mike

55 dude · 10-03-2014, 06:47 AM

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yes through Bensen Ford Institute, send request first in email and if they have info then send a check for $20 and the vin numbers and description of vehicle!

mike42 · 10-03-2014, 06:52 AM

55 ......I had a friend of mine that was looking for something on his '36 and he went to them and he was absolutely surprised as to what he was able to get from them. It was 3 or 4 years ago, but the detail was perfect.

Terranova · 10-03-2014, 08:09 AM

The Benson Ford institute's website looks quite extensive. Is there a specific department or email address you used to submit your request. They look to big to handle a random "cold call" email effectively.
I guess the short version of all that is " who or what department specifically did you contact?"

Thanks,
T
Edited:
After a little serendipitous digging I found it!

http://www.thehenryford.org/research...onRecords.aspx

4dFord/SC · 10-03-2014, 08:45 AM

Unfortunately, production records for flathead Fords were destroyed in the 1970 Rotunda fire

55 dude · 10-03-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

Unfortunately, production records for flathead Fords were destroyed in the 1970 Rotunda fire

yes lots of good data was! i was surprised to get the info i did, even the lock numbers!

10-02-2014, 07:22 PM	#1
55 dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 359	Mandeville Motors 1940 Recieved my historical packet from Ford today in regards to the 1940 lincoln continental cabriolet i'm in negotiation with and it did not say what state the dealer was in. build sheet was interesting and well worth $20 any help would be great! thanks!

10-02-2014, 07:44 PM	#2
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 There's a Banner Ford in Mandeville, LA, possibly they took over where Mandeville Motors left off. Doubtful they would have any old records but they may shed some light on the former dealer, who knows? It's worth a phone call. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

10-02-2014, 10:12 PM	#3
55 dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 359	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 Awsome! I will call tomorrow because you never know! Small town and somebody will hopefully keep the info trail fresh! thanks!

10-02-2014, 11:21 PM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 How do you request historical info from Ford?

10-03-2014, 01:15 AM	#5
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 Deuce.......I think you can go through the Benson Ford Institute. You can go online. Mike

10-03-2014, 06:47 AM	#6
55 dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 359	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) yes through Bensen Ford Institute, send request first in email and if they have info then send a check for $20 and the vin numbers and description of vehicle!

10-03-2014, 06:52 AM	#7
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 55 ......I had a friend of mine that was looking for something on his '36 and he went to them and he was absolutely surprised as to what he was able to get from them. It was 3 or 4 years ago, but the detail was perfect.

10-03-2014, 08:09 AM	#8
Terranova Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Grove City, Oh Posts: 255	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 The Benson Ford institute's website looks quite extensive. Is there a specific department or email address you used to submit your request. They look to big to handle a random "cold call" email effectively. I guess the short version of all that is " who or what department specifically did you contact?" Thanks, T Edited: After a little serendipitous digging I found it! http://www.thehenryford.org/research...onRecords.aspx Last edited by Terranova; 10-03-2014 at 08:22 AM.

10-03-2014, 08:45 AM	#9
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Mandeville Motors 1940 Unfortunately, production records for flathead Fords were destroyed in the 1970 Rotunda fire