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The museum had a car show today. It was small and not too many interesting things, but enough to satisfy my photo itch for today.
Yes, this is a Thunderbird station wagon. Here's a link that tells a bit about this hybrid. I quite liked it, and if it would get more than 5 mpg, I wouldn't mind having it. It's for sale.
http://www.stangtv.com/news/a-closer-look-at-a-1962-ford-thunderbird-station-wagon/
Who remembers these puppies?
I miss elegant hood ornaments.
OMG! Look at that bumper. This is a Kaiser.
This is a restored Napa police car, 1957 Ford.
When I got ready to leave, I found this parked next to me. I felt a little itchy on the way home. Don't know why.
Here's a link to the rest of the album. Take a look.
Well, never mind. They didn't get uploaded to an album, and if I move them the links will be broken. Nor am I going to move 85 photos one by one. Sorry.
Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)Very nice!
Suich
(10,642 posts)NV Whino
(20,886 posts)Those grills and bumpers were outrageous.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,627 posts)Great photos!
And...........Greatest Page for your very cool thread!
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)but boy, could it suck gas.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)My first car was a 56 Ford, 6 cylinder. Pretty reasonable, but then my dad sold it, bought himself a Charger and gave me the 58 Ford wagon (V8). Holy shit, could that thing eat gas.
I was commuting about an hour each way to work in those days. My first gasoline bill with the wagon was about 100 bucks! And those were the days of 28¢ gas. I sold that thing within the week and bought a Volkswagen from a friend who upgraded to a Carmen Ghia. Never had a big (or American) car since.
alfredo
(60,074 posts)NV Whino
(20,886 posts)There were several there. I'm going to try to get the phpobucket thing fixed today and post a link to the album. There was a sweet Stuebaker with an even sweeter airstream. Gotta see it.
alfredo
(60,074 posts)Celebration
(15,812 posts)See, I remember when rolling out new car models was an even bigger deal than a new iPhone launch.
Thanks for the great photos.
Tom Kitten
(7,347 posts)the idea, that is. But I like it! Very space age looking, the customizers did a wonderful job! And do you know what type car has the sphinx hood ornament?
I also love the classic cars, especially from the 50s and 60s. Seeing one on the road these days always elicits a "Wow look at that!" response from me. My dad and I would always go to classic car shows.
Since this a car appreciation thread, I hope you don't mind if I share a couple images of this old Mercury Monterey I saw during my travels in Eastern Oregon. Needs work, it's missing the bumpers,maybe even an engine by the looks of it, but still worth appreciating.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)The elegant lady is a Plymouth.
When I arrived I parked next to a 50 Ford, which was for sale. It was gone by the time I left so no photo. The 49 and 50 Fords (virtually indistinguishable from each other) are two of my favorite models. Such a simple design that, in my opinion, has held up through the years. I, too, used to go to classic car shows with my dad. I love the old monsters, however impractical they are.