When I was a preteen, I enjoyed building model cars, especially street rods. One of the most popular model kits was a 1940 Ford Coupe. I painted mine metallic candy apple red. Like most boys in the late '50's and early '60's, I dreamed of some day owning such a machine. Alas, it was not to be. I did own a 1968 Mustang and a 1971 Datsun 240Z, but those were as close to hot rods as I ever got. Today, I am content to locate a car show in the region and go take photos of the rolling art. It's a lot less expensive.
Last week-end my wife and I made the four and a half hour drive to Arkadelphia, AR to see our oldest grand daughter who is a freshman Ouchita Baptist University. We stayed at a state lodge on Lake DeGray, about nine miles out of town. It just so happened that there was a "rod run" in the park that same week-end and several of the cars were staying at the lodge as well. While it may not be a coupe, and it may not be metallic candy apple red, this little '40 Ford Panel Truck rekindled the dreams of my youth.
Nice 40... now, really rekindle those dreams and get you one!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's a double good weekend then. Very nice. It's good to smile over things in our youth from time to time.
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A 240Z, that caused a stir when it first come out. I love your red car here. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow ! what a car !
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Where do you find all of these cool cars.
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