I stopped by my friend's place, Tony & Nadine's this afternoon, after work. Nadine's father owned Center Ford, until his death a few years ago. He was the oldest Ford dealership owner when he died. Tony and Nadine inherited a few cars and a bunch of memorabilia from the store. They are just finishing up their new garage, and everything is crammed into it, so please excuse the mess. In addition to the two cars below, they got a 66 half cab Bronco, that was the parts truck for the dealership for years. It isn't home yet, and needs some help with the 3 on the tree, I'll post up pics when it is in town. She had it out and about last summer, but took it out of town for winter storage. It is in real good shape, just a dent in the driver's door.

I'm getting a 39 Plymouth from Tony when we get a chance to go to GJ and pick it up. He realized his garage was already full and he would never get a chance to rebuild the Plymouth, so he offered it to me.

Here are a few pics of their 29 Model T, that runs well and is very driveable:




I had seen the Model T before, but I really stopped by to see the "Leyland" Lincoln they have. The motor was pulled and rebuilt about 10 years ago, and its still on a palate. It is an aluminum block 60* V8. It looks like it has a PTO off the front of the motor, and Tony said he read that it may have had a pump & hose system to fill the car's tires. The car is in some pieces, but is very cool. I can't wait to see it run. I'm looking forward to helping put it back together. It looks very original, I didn't get to ask as many questions as I wanted, but I'm thinking I'll learn much more about it as it goes back together.

man, that thing looks like it is begging to put back together

I like it

Way cool. Thanks for posting those pix Gunni.

What's up with the steering wheel in the back of the lincoln? Is that for the backseat driver?

I don't want to discount any Model T that is still a driver, but that Lincoln is awesome! Its a shame its in so many pieces, hoping Tony finishes his garage so we can get to work on his cars. He has been a major player in my home's remodel, and I'm happy I'll be able to pay him back for his time, by helping with his cars. I tried to explain that the steering wheel belonged up front, but he's a carpenter, and you know how those guys are!

I'll take more pics along the way, and I'd consider it an honor to get to drive either car. I'd love to cruise in that Lincoln with the top down.

I agree on the Lincoln. That would be one cool driver, when the steering wheel is in it's proper place anyway.

That's cool, thanks for sharing.

I bet those cars could tell some good stories. Thanks for posting.