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Those is a "one of none" as AMT discontinued the convertible version of their annual Lincoln kit. Undeterred, I built this from a real junker but I think it turned out pretty well. For some reason I never got around to putting on the sun visors. This is a model of a car I used to own and it had the Tonneau Windshield depicted here.

I'll look forward to watching that.

This is a car I would like. Hmmm...

Progress on the (now) '27 Fordor continues. Last night we move the freshly restored and painted rear axle to prepare for installation. I am also sanding wire wheels to ready them for tires and installation. I am hopeful that I will have a rolling chassis by mid February.

I am very fortunate to have been gifted my father's 1927 (we used to think it was a '26) Ford Fordor. It is not a big money car but has tremendous sentimental value and served as my introduction to the hobby. Another restorer, hearing what I was doing sold me a second, complete '27 Ford Fordor project at a price that amounted to about 10 cents on the dollar. Both of these were significant gifts and I intend to pay it forward when I get the opportunity.

To my eye, one of the best was the 26-27 Fords over the 23-25 Fords and the 30-31 Model A Ford was an improvement over the 28-29 Model A. As pretty as the 32 Chevy was (and it was very pretty) the 33 was better and the 34 was better yet. The 65 Lincoln was a substantial improvement over my least favorite Lincoln, the 64. Just my opinion.

In my experience, yes. They are absolutely magical highway cars. My '66 had terrible gas mileage on one trip, about 7 mpg at 55-60 mph. On the way home I decided to push harder; why not, I was pouring fuel into it anyway. I bumped it up to 78-79. The car was right in it's rhythm and got 15 mpg. It seemed to just float at that speed.

That ‘63 looks pretty good although I don’t think the yellow color is the most desirable. The seats are in nice shape but it looks like vinyl on my tablet screen. Personally, I have always considered yellow the most desirable color on these cars, much more so than white (which is the most common color of these cars). Back to the OP car, black is also highly desirable. It is all a matter of taste.

I think the price is reasonable if the car checks out, especially in the current market. I'm tempted to reach out on this one but it's not the project I need right now. I think the car has the very attractive red and white interior, based on the reflection I see in the window. That would be a plus. While John Cashman has retired, there are others who have stepped up and Lincoln Land in Florida has parts. It's doable.

My first Nash and first car, also a '47 600 was a real deal 30 MPG car, so long as it was back roads at 40-50 MPH. It definitely was not the car a 16 year old leadfoot had in mind, which is probably the very reason my parents allowed me to have it!

This is a collection of Duesenberg Torpedos, one J555 (the black car in the foreground) is a model of a real car accompanied by a couple fantasy cars, and a resin cast Mormon Meteor (by Automodello). One needed repair.

This was built up from parts with absolutely no effort to use correct colors. I "weathered" much of it to give it the appearance of a driver.

I don't want to want this car...but I do. "Avert your eyes Eric" I say to myself. Right now there have to be 20-30 cars on the market for 20-30 K I'd like to own, most of which are projects. Gotta stay away.

I have owned several of these cars. Yes they have a strong following but candidly, this looks like a car that is going to need everything. There are Ambassadors out there for less and they are much better cars.

I had to join the party here. While I see I missed a couple cobwebs, here is my version of the Monogram '34 Ford Coupe/Cabriolet kit.

Love it. Thanks Peter!

I appreciate the validation on this. While I could have chosen any Ford color I decided to let the history of the car and physical evidence drive my choice. It was very clear when the doors were disassembled and when the striker plates were removed that this was the original color (who removes windows from the doors of a '27 Ford Fordor during a paint job in the 1950s?). I am probably 4 weeks from color. You are correct Jeff, Mark Eyre is painting the car though his son AJ is even better with clear coat so he is going to spray that. I will be applying the pinstripes myself (gulp).

I recently read a David Schultz column about the "affordability " of Classic cars. This thread definitely offers a counterpoint to the argument that Classics are affordable for the average collector. With no disrespect intended toward Mr. Schultz, an engine problem can get very hard to explain to one's other half in a big hurry, especially if they are not well steeped in the hobby as was Matt's wife. Thanks to all for the discussion. Mayhap the OP is trying to decide how to break the news at home?

I currently own five Ford Model Ts but plan to buy an open Model A at some point. It is a car that has always been "on the list."

Good looking sheet metal on this one. Clearly needs everything. The price is reasonable.

It's not too often when we get to take a Model T ride on Christmas day, but that's exactly what I did with my daughters today.

Was this photo taken at Gilmore? If so I was there, and I remember the car well. It was (and is) a real stunner.

Maybe you were there!

I'm tempted to go low ball him, knowing he'll say no, but then telling him to keep my number for when he reconsider in 3 years. Hmmm...

Honestly, am not certain but I think the color was called Dawn Gray. It is sort of greenish gray. I am going to have the paint shop match the color to what I have left inside the door jams. Thanks for the compliment.