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Tdot · October 1st, 2008, 11:58 PM

October 1, 1908 Ford Motor built the very first Model-T.

Look at that thing go. So why do we need Hummer's today to get to the store?

geddins · October 2nd, 2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

October 1, 1908 Ford Motor built the very first Model-T.

Look at that thing go. So why do we need Hummer's today to get to the store?

To haul more stuff home with!

numeric · October 2nd, 2008, 12:10 AM

I found out back in August that my '94 Corolla does pretty good goin' off-road

pottedmeat42 · October 2nd, 2008, 12:16 AM

Lord, Mr. Ford, what have you done? =jason

furrfurrfurr · October 2nd, 2008, 12:32 AM

And look what it's got them.

ThermionicScott · October 2nd, 2008, 12:35 AM

I've been thinking about this for the last few years -- Model-T's aren't really in-style, even among car guys, so wouldn't it be cool to drive a 100-year-old car?

'least I think so...

- Scott

casterway · October 2nd, 2008, 12:41 AM

"Ford Motor Co. reported Wednesday that its U.S. sales declined by 34.6 percent in September from a year ago, as tight credit, economic uncertainty and financial market turmoil continue to keep buyers away."

Happy Birthday, FoMoCo

Dave Hopping · October 2nd, 2008, 01:11 AM

It's a T-style car,available with your choice of maple or rosewood dashboard!

Mark Davis · October 2nd, 2008, 01:33 AM

The old slogan went you can have one in any color you want as long as its Black.

boris bubbanov · October 2nd, 2008, 01:41 AM

I understand Ford stock declined 12.5 percent and is now at $ 4.50 per share.

Ford sold my Dad a brand new but crummy 1957 model (the 1941 + 1950 were great) and refused to do right by him. I think every single transmission component was replaced within a 10 K interval. All warranty claims denied.

And so no-one in the whole family has bought a Ford since. We're talking about the purchase of 85-90 cars here. 51 years of reverse loyalty.

Big John · October 2nd, 2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Davis

The old slogan went you can have one in any color you want as long as its Black.

What ?, no 'relic' option ?

I love 'T's for the 60's hot rod versions .................

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm childhood ...............

Tim Armstrong · October 2nd, 2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

And so no-one in the whole family has bought a Ford since. We're talking about the purchase of 85-90 cars here. 51 years of reverse loyalty.

My Dad was a Ford man ever since his first car, a 1950 Tudor (2-door, they were so clever!) with a flathead V-8 and an overdrive transmission, until we had an absolute lemon of a 1969 Country Squire station wagon. He replaced that with a 1975 Chevrolet wagon that was absolutely wonderful.

But I guess he didn't hold a grudge for long, because the Chevy was eventually replaced by another series of Fords (his last car was a Lincoln, actually, fulfilling a longtime ambition!).

Shortly after he died, so did the Lincoln's transmission, and we've been Ford-less ever since!

Cheers, Tim

simonc · October 2nd, 2008, 08:44 AM

In some respects, the model T is a lot like the telecaster...both mass produced items that are considerd classics today!

My favourite Ford : 1971 GT HO Falcon.Unfortunately for me, they cost in excess of half a million these days.

Capel · October 2nd, 2008, 09:00 AM

Hate to make you cry Simon.... my folks brought me home from hospital in a 69 GTHO (XW Phase 1)

imwjl · October 2nd, 2008, 09:06 AM

Our Model A is still going strong.

simonc · October 2nd, 2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Capel

Hate to make you cry Simon.... my folks brought me home from hospital in a 69 GTHO (XW Phase 1)

Damn thats cool!

If the missus lets me, I want to hire them as wedding cars.

Eric Karonen · October 2nd, 2008, 10:05 AM

The Falon rules! A great vehicle for touring in the old days. And then there are the other models. ....

JimiBryant · October 2nd, 2008, 10:10 AM

my 1962 Ford Falcon!

mudbean · October 2nd, 2008, 07:05 PM

I thought you were talking about the Cubs.

mud

maestrovert · October 2nd, 2008, 07:34 PM

i was at the Henry Ford museum just the other day....an' spent quite a bit of time looking over "Sweepstakes".....

They have a GM Autonomy there as well, it really trips my trigger too !

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boris bubbanov Telefied Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 30,185	I understand Ford stock declined 12.5 percent and is now at $ 4.50 per share. Ford sold my Dad a brand new but crummy 1957 model (the 1941 + 1950 were great) and refused to do right by him. I think every single transmission component was replaced within a 10 K interval. All warranty claims denied. And so no-one in the whole family has bought a Ford since. We're talking about the purchase of 85-90 cars here. 51 years of reverse loyalty.

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simonc Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Perth Western Australia Age: 34 Posts: 4,137 4 Photos	In some respects, the model T is a lot like the telecaster...both mass produced items that are considerd classics today! My favourite Ford : 1971 GT HO Falcon.Unfortunately for me, they cost in excess of half a million these days. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I feel the need...the need for tweed!

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