Did Elvis ever drive an A in his movies?

[blgitn]

Happy 79th birthday anyway, Elvis!

[Juggler]

Best I can do

http://youtu.be/iVDNN2PQGDk

[SHEC]

A Model T for sure in "Kid Gallahad" - an A Model, I do not personally recall.

Be well -

SHEC

[maneri]

would be his 80th (super clip)

[FL&WVMIKE]

Fun clip ! It's an "A", alright.
Thanks for posting !
MIKE (mikeburch)

[C26Pinelake]

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Originally Posted by blgitn

Happy 79th birthday anyway, Elvis!

You mean 80, right ?
Wayne

[Juggler]

Originally Posted by SHEC

A Model T for sure in "Kid Gallahad" - an A Model, I do not personally recall.

Be well -

SHEC

The Gallahad T

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Juggler

Best I can do

http://youtu.be/iVDNN2PQGDk

Hey Juggler,
Thanks for sharing !
He was a Caddy guy and had/owned one that sat in my yard for awhile. Repo man stored it there. Pink slip and original paperwork written/signed , by him, in glove compartment. Could have had that beauty 'cheap', if would have had two more dimes to rub together..bummer !

BTW...Anyone recognize that windshield design? Was 'Duke' Hallock making stuff in those days ?

[TinCup]

Follow That Dream.

[31 Model A]

Yes, in the movie and still today....I just saw him a couple of months ago driving by my house in his 31 Ford Roadster. For sure!!!!!

[boomerusmc]

From Follow That Dream.

[Juggler]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

BTW...Anyone recognize that windshield design? Was 'Duke' Hallock making stuff in those days ?

Hey Rick

I had to go off and look that up as well - the windshield glass is '39 Chrysler, the surround and posts cast and machined by the builder John Athan

More here

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/the-elvis-car-hot-rod.htm

Cheers

Juggs

[Gumpy]

Thanks for sharing that Juggler!

[C26Pinelake]

my wife and I go to the Elvis weekend in Collingwood, Ontario every August. There are usually 100 plus impersonators. She likes the impersonators and I like the parade. The parade is simple, no floats, no bands but all vintage vehicles and every car has an Elvis in it.there are lots of pink Cadillacs and Army trucks and this year one Model A. People from all over Canada and United States attend. Many dressed like they are still teenagers with saddle shoes, blue suede shoes sideburns. , memories and more memories ! So yes Elvis was in a Model A it just wasn't the real Elvis.
Wayne

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

my wife and I go to the Elvis weekend in Collingwood, Ontario every August. There are usually 100 plus impersonators. She likes the impersonators and I like the parade. The parade is simple, no floats, no bands but all vintage vehicles and every car has an Elvis in it.there are lots of pink Cadillacs and Army trucks and this year one Model A. People from all over Canada and United States attend. Many dressed like they are still teenagers with saddle shoes, blue suede shoes sideburns. , memories and more memories ! So yes Elvis was in a Model A it just wasn't the real Elvis.
Wayne

That sounds like a cool event to attend. Would you have a photos?

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Juggler

Hey Rick

I had to go off and look that up as well - the windshield glass is '39 Chrysler, the surround and posts cast and machined by the builder John Athan

More here

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/the-elvis-car-hot-rod.htm

Cheers

Juggs

THANKS Buddy ! That guy was at the lead of the pack, with that windshield ! Haven't seen another and it is just perfect on that car. Hm, I liked the car as Elvis drove it, but that's just me. Wished I'd taken machining, then I'd have one of those for my '30 roadster !

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

That sounds like a cool event to attend. Would you have a photos?

Pictures are at the cottage unfortunately. Usually a 4 day event with the entire downtown turned into an Elvis circus. Stage in the middle of town with a couple thousand free chairs, most restaurants and bars have an Elvis at the door. Tattoo artists, souvenir vendors all over. Dogs and pigs on a leashe dressed like Elvis. Mammoth speakers all over town on utility poles blaring Elvis. A weekend not so to forget. The finals are in the arena and tickets for that cost. This year The real Precilla showed up and chose to befriend me. So if that whets your whistle.
Google, Collingwood, ontario, Canada Elvis weekend.
Regards, Wayne

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

Google, Collingwood, ontario, Canada Elvis weekend.
Regards, Wayne

I did, real big festival. Thanks

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

I did, real big festival. Thanks

You can also enjoy wonderful scenery, great fishing, fine Canadian cuisine and Canadian beer. All kinds of camping, motels, chalets and condominiums. Only an hour from Toronto, 4 hours from Detroit and 3 hours from Niagara Falls. Golf course that I like better than Pebble Beach.
Wayne
P.s. If anyone should decide to attend send me a private message and I will help if I can.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

"fine Canadian cuisine and Canadian beer.

Are you saying you'll provide the above?

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Are you saying you'll provide the above?

Absolutely, that is what I missed, Canadian hospitality !
Wayne

[RobertB]

I saw the roadster at the Peterson museum a few years ago. Nice and simple...wish I had one.

[1930pu]

MY brother in law and sister in law live in Collingwood and always say what a great time it is, the year my wife went Shawn Klush won, a local guy lives about 4 miles away from me, nice guy was talking to him at the food store

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

You mean 80, right ?
Wayne

Looks like he is...

[31 Model A]

Today being his 80th, GI Blues is on the TV, brings back memories being stationed in Germany during the early 60s, long sleeved khakis, saddle back garrison caps, Frankfort Kasernes and the Frankfort Bahnhof location. Great songs too, GI Blues, Big Boots and Wooden Heart.

Ironic, I was back in Germany when he died. I played his music all night long and got drunk bigtime.

[Randy in ca]

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[roddyb34]

Stay away Joe,,,,

[Hoogah]

Well, I can provide a picture of Elvis in an A. In fact, not ONE but TWO Elvises (..shouldn't that be "Elvi"?) I think one of these went to the wrong wig shop!!

Also, various Elvi in various other Ford vehicles, and one BigHead Elvis in the obligatory pink Caddie. I think the Blues Brothers got their dates mixed up??!!

Also, for your enlightenment (and to fly the Aussie flag), note the pair of Elvi in the back of a 1960-61 FB Holden ute. Or is that supposed to be 3? Like Ford, Holden will cease production here in 2016 or 2017.

All these photos were taken from the street parade at the annual Elvis Festival, held in Parkes, NSW, Downunder, this very weekend. Great timing!

Elvis festivals can generally be relied upon to provide (a) some excellent machinery, and (b) some truly awful Elvis impersonators. Both are entertaining in their own special ways! I hasten to add that I wasn't there - I just lifted these from the web.

(N.B. Whitewall Advisory for some photos)

[C26Pinelake]

No matter what the country is, an Elvis parade is a fun time. Great pictures. ,
Wayne