1952-59 Ford Fords from the past.

Had a 1954 crestline with this exact red and white two tone treatment in 1966. Always wondered if it was factory. Had a continental kit as well, removed that as soon as I got it home!

 

Proud of my fellow Army Vets from back in the day. Keeping the Autobahn safe.

 

Big hats!

 

Acme...no roadrunner?

 

Roadrunner? Umm, isn’t that a Plymouth? Are we allowed to mention those vehicles in this forum? I do love Looney Tunes!

 

Since we already pushed the limit, maybe we can bring it back a little closer to the Ford side of things. OK, 46 is a little earlier than our 52 to 59 range. It is Ford sheet metal, and it looks like the Roadrunner is riding with Wile E. Coyote in the mural. That might even be an ACME warehouse in the background of this picture!

 

Maybe this will help get us off of the detour. Friz Freleng—animator of many early Warner Bros. cartoons—owned this car. [Freleng either created or developed many famous Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters, such as Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig.] https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-1955-thunderbird-has-seen-its-share-of-showbiz-royalty-11585056475

 

Tennessee River Ferry boat.

 

Jackstraw Mountain is not too many miles nothwest from where they do the Hot Rod Hill Climb.

 

A few of my dad’s cars. The one with the T-bird is him standing in front with my grandpa and aunt in the background. You can also see my dad’s 57 Ranchero in the background of that pic.. The 57 convertible was his too.