AnniesSS Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 My father in law sent us this video he found on YouTube of Hershey 1962. After watching it, I said to my husband, I wonder how many of these cars are still around today, 55 years later! Are they still going to car shows? Are they sitting in the garage collecting dust? Are they rotting into the ground? Were they (GASP) crushed?! Makes you wonder.... 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Always enjoyed watching that clip. Amazing how everyone was "dressed up" for the event- lots of sport coats, ties, white shirts, etc. Those arw were going into the old stadium for the show and at that time the swap meet was also inside around the track. I'm sure a lot of those cars are still around and I'm sure if some old timers study it carefully they can identify some of the people. First year I attended was 1970 and the brass cars were still inside the stadium on display. I've got an old 8mm film around here someplace that I need to dig out and preserve digitally somehow. It's not long as I remember the camera batteries crapped out as I was up in the stands trying to get a good aerial view of the whole thing. I wonder how many of those people are still attending? Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Annie, I always wonder the same thing. My first year was 1968 and I still have the Official Program. It lists over 200 Model A fords on the show field. This year there were about 15 or so. Where did they all go, hopefully not to hot rods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 72 was my first year. The show was in the stadium and I couldn't believe there were 3 American Underslungs side by side. Now we are lucky to see 3 in one year. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 All the late models in the background can be entered now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I've posted this clip a couple times on here in the past. I would think 100% of the cars in the show are still with us. Some have probably been re restored twice since the video was taken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) That's awesome! Of course, the drive-by is still awesome ... ... I never forget the first time my wife and I watched those stunningly varied cars come in. Just hearing them was amazing. Edited October 18, 2017 by j3studio (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would guess most of the cars are still around, most of the people have probably passed on... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 1973 was my first year, of life. Cool video. I like the period correct sound track. It would be nice to know the 1962 prices on some of those cars. Edited October 17, 2017 by Xander Wildeisen (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Nice to see Hershey without golf carts aimlessly running around 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) What a great film. A couple of very significant cars to note: The Duesenberg Mormon Meteor which lives in Ohio today and the 1896 Duryea which is now at the Henry Ford Museum. The Petrel runabout, known amongst HCCA tourers as the Purple Petrel is active, on the road and probably still purple. If the 25 year rule applied in 1962, the 1935/36 Auburn speedster just made the cut-off. Interesting to see all of the Silver Ghosts, while they don't turn up at shows too often, the Silver Ghost tours still attract a large number of them. Even though you don't see that many Model As at Hershey anymore, the MARC and MAFCA National meets still attract at least a few hundred of them on yearly basis. I like the man in the nice sport jacket carrying an old bumper over his shoulder. I am sure all of these cars still exists and most have been restored at least once since this film was made. Thank you for sharing this fantastic piece of AACA history with us. Edited October 18, 2017 by motoringicons (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Almost all the ladies are wearing SKIRTS, or DRESSES. You don't see that much today. Dale in Indy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 At the 1:05 time mark the RR silver Ghost roadster at the time was owned by a fellow from Ct. named Earl Herbst, he had the car for many many years; and at the 4:43 mark is a black 1931 Plymouth coupe with a rear mounted spare with a fellow with a cap and glasses driving. that is Ray Marks of Pa. he was active in the Plymouth 4 cylinder owners club ( later to become the Plymouth 4 & 6 cylinder owners Club and then just the Plymouth Club) I was active in the Plymouth Club in the 1963-72 era and we used to have an annual banquet during the Hershey weekend, usually on a Friday or Saturday night in a restaurant in Annville, Pa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said: I like the period correct sound track. You are being sarcastic, correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1937hd45 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The two tone blue Rolls - Royce roadster that then belonged to Earl Herbst is still here in Connecticut, I think I saw it last month at the Bethlehem show. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcarnut Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Walt G said: At the 1:05 time mark the RR silver Ghost roadster at the time was owned by a fellow from Ct. named Earl Herbst, he had the car for many many years; and at the 4:43 mark is a black 1931 Plymouth coupe with a rear mounted spare with a fellow with a cap and glasses driving. that is Ray Marks of Pa. he was active in the Plymouth 4 cylinder owners club ( later to become the Plymouth 4 & 6 cylinder owners Club and then just the Plymouth Club) I was active in the Plymouth Club in the 1963-72 era and we used to have an annual banquet during the Hershey weekend, usually on a Friday or Saturday night in a restaurant in Annville, Pa. I am curious to learn more about Earl Herbst. I have 1912 McLaughlin Buick he restored and showed at Hershey in 1972. I saw it then and took a picture as did the author of 70 years of Buick that used the picture in his book. I plan to bring back to Hershey next year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcarnut Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 8 hours ago, motoringicons said: What a great film. A couple of very significant cars to note: The Duesenberg Mormon Meteor which lives in Ohio today and the 1896 Duryea which is now at the Henry Ford Museum. The Petrel runabout, known amongst HCCA tourers as the Purple Petrel is active, on the road and probably still purple. If the 25 year rule applied in 1962, the 1935/36 Auburn speedster just made the cut-off. Interesting to see all of the Silver Ghosts, while they don't turn up at shows too often, the Silver Ghost tours still attract a large number of them. Even though you don't see that many Model As at Hershey anymore, the MARC and MAFCA National meets still attract at least a few hundred of them on yearly basis. I like the man in the nice sport jacket carrying an old bumper over his shoulder. I am sure all of these cars still exists and most have been restored at least once since this film was made. Thank you for sharing this fantastic piece of AACA history with us. The Mormon Meteor owned by a Cincinnati banker won best of show a few years ago at Pebble Beach. I sent this video to his CFO a few years ago but did not hear if he ever saw it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcarnut Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 13 hours ago, Terry Bond said: Always enjoyed watching that clip. Amazing how everyone was "dressed up" for the event- lots of sport coats, ties, white shirts, etc. Those arw were going into the old stadium for the show and at that time the swap meet was also inside around the track. I'm sure a lot of those cars are still around and I'm sure if some old timers study it carefully they can identify some of the people. First year I attended was 1970 and the brass cars were still inside the stadium on display. I've got an old 8mm film around here someplace that I need to dig out and preserve digitally somehow. It's not long as I remember the camera batteries crapped out as I was up in the stands trying to get a good aerial view of the whole thing. I wonder how many of those people are still attending? Terry Terry, my first trip was 1970 as a 12 year old. My flea market spot is now right by the stadium Tom Muth Cincinnati, Ohio h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 9 hours ago, John348 said: You are being sarcastic, correct? The background music is Massive Attack - Teardrop with Liz Fraser released April 1998 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 13 hours ago, K8096 said: I would think 100% of the cars in the show are still with us. I would sure like to believe this is the case 55 years later, but realistically, I do suspect a few were lost due to accident, severe weather, flooding, fire, etc., over the years. Its unfortunate, but true. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, Curti said: The background music is Massive Attack - Teardrop with Liz Fraser released April 1998 I suppose 'Green Onions' followed by 'Telstar' would be more fitting. Craig 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Always enjoy seeing that video. I could not go that year since I was at Fort Dix for 6 months active duty training. The 1905 Packard seen at 7:23 being driven by second owner Hyde Ballard was frequently one that I took to Hershey. The car has been restored and is in Prospect, CT. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Curti said: The background music is Massive Attack - Teardrop with Liz Fraser released April 1998 I was not sure who it was but I was sure it was not period correct for 1962 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 15 hours ago, smithbrother said: Almost all the ladies are wearing SKIRTS, or DRESSES. You don't see that much today. Dale in Indy And nary a pair of blue jeans on anyone. Of course this was in the day when the flea market wasn't predominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Also notice how few over weight people there are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniesSS Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Curti said: Also notice how few over weight people there are. That's rude to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, AnniesSS said: That's rude to say. Just an observation. I am sorry I offended you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, AnniesSS said: That's rude to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Sometimes they need to bring re-restored. Had the inner door panel off my A a few days ago. It's a very faded, chalky maroon. Inside where the paint is protected, the paint is incredible. It is clearly evident that someone did a thorough job on this car, judging by the replacement interior and other details, it looks to have been a typical early amateur restoration. But then it was left alone for decades, point being it happens some times. The car came from PA, which makes me wonder if it was one of those 200 Model As registered at Hershey in 62? Edited October 19, 2017 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I believe the Purple Petrel was on an HCCA tour this year, after not being seen for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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