Do you have a collector car older than you?

[oldcarfudd]

I was born in 1936. My collector cars, from newest to oldest, are:

1913 Ford Model T runabout

1912 Buick Model 35 touring

1911 Stanley Model 63 toy tonneau

1907 Cadillac Model K runabout

Yes, I like pre-war cars. I just pick an earlier war.

Gil Fitzhugh, Morristown, NJ

[Guest melissa]

I was wondering if many forum members have collector cars older than they are, and the reasons they have them. I have a 1940 Buick Roadmaster Coupe that was built before I was born (1944). The reason I have interest is probably because my Dad bought a new 1940 Buick Super Coupe. Being a frugal and practical man he kept it until 1951, so I have happy childhood memories of it. I hope older cars are still being collected by future generations.

I am a 1980 model and I own a 1955 Nash Metropolitan that I am going to restore. I've always loved cars, especially old ones. They have a certain style and class that is missing from modern cars. A little off topic, but, my love of cars lead me to get my AAS in Automotive Technology and I currently work for an classic car engine rebuilder in Seattle, WA.

[gilletman]

i'm from 1964, cars 1910, 1930, 1932, motorcycles 1919, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1948 the youngest Indian Big chief. I like the old stuf because its easy to repair, no need of verry special tools.

[39BuickEight]

My 1939 Buick is way older than me....by 37 years. The older the car the better in my opinion. The styling is unmatched.

[R.White]

My RHD Dodge Brothers (opposite) is 1926 and my Austin Swallow saloon (sedan) is 1930. At 57 I have been interested in old cars for over 50 years. My interest was sparked by a childhood visit to what is now our National Motor Museum (originally the Montague Motor Museum) at Beaulieu, Hampshire, England. The museum owner, Lord Montague - whose father had been a pioneer motorist - allowed me to sit behind the wheel of the 1930 "Golden Arrow" the famous world land speed speed record car.

I was also influenced by the film "Genevive" which followed the adventures of two couples taking part in the London to Brighton veteran car run and was largely responsible for generating the public appetite for old cars. My hope has always been to take part in the Brighton run myself. One day my dream will come true.

Ray.

[Guest specialedduluxe]

Dude I was born in 1963. I have a 1949 Plymouth p18. I traded a really nice 1969 Buick Wildcat Conv. I owned and restored for 20 years, for a beat up plymouth, at a car show even up. EVERYONE TOLD ME I WAS INSANE CAUSE MY BUICK WAS WORTH MORE THAN DOUBLE. I can't explain it. Something about three on the tree gives me flashbacks to my Pop. I read recently that even Snoop Dogg has a '48 Dodge for similiar reasons.

[39BuickEight]

My car is 37 years older than I am. When it comes to cars, the older the better I say.

[Guest deluxe39]

This is my '46 Chevrolet Texaco Truck with General Motors hood.

Also a 1939 Ford panel truck . Photo pending…!

Edited November 25, 2012 by deluxe39 (see edit history)