Well, Faulkner got a transfusion this morning (oil change) and a spanking new PortaWall. He’s all hosed down and ready for Carlisle.
Ken Morton and I got are signals crossed - he thought I was going this morning, but I don’t leave until tomorrow morning. I’ll meet up with him tomorrow. And I was going to meet Earl on the Pennsy Turnpike in one of his '59s, but he decided to bring his '33 Coupe instead. So I’m not sure how many '59s will be represented this year.
It was fun getting Faulkner ready, but I’ll admit to feeling a bit sad about going out myself. I wish you were still here, Matthew! Oh, well - Dick and John Q. have both sworn on their Exners that they’ll be trailering in next year, and hopefully Ron and Marjo will come and stay. I’ll be thinking of you all, and taking pix.
Well, I just missed Ken Morton, who went out on Friday and decided not to come to the fairground Saturday, it was so hot. But I did catch up with Jim Hamsher, who did see Ken on Friday. So, if Jim and Irene get around to emailing me some pix, I’ll Photoshop the three of us in a group pic!
There were a couple other '59’s at the show - the pix will tell the story. Faulkner ran strong all the way out and back, and I didn’t lose a PortaWall this time! I guess, because I kept it between 65 and 70…
An amazing find. This car belonged to a rich family in Beverly Hills, who gave it to their maid to run errands, pick up the kids from school, etc. Extremely low mileage - bought by a man whose last name is Kennedy, had it shipped to these folks to be restored. Keep on the lookout for it!
Thanks for sharing the pictures Dan. Really makes me miss the show, but once again - way too hot for me
I hope all is well - we miss seeing everyone.
Curt
Doesn’t look like original strips between the headliner panels
Hood hinges are black
Air cleaner should point to the left side of the radiator so the hump in the air cleaner would clear the gas line
Underside of the hood is white instead of the grey
Was the rear view mirror the place to put that card for the instructions for the remote driver side mirror?
Dick, I have seen cars all over the country with the optional rubber bumper guards. Tony DiCenso’s original Colorado car has them too. There was even the Switzerland build white convertible that had them. Just an option to enjoy the chrome bumpers a bit longer for the women driving their 59’s
Thanks for posting. It looks like I missed some really nice cars.
Carlisle is 325 miles away from me… about a 6 hour easy drive.
I was not able to attend this summer due to an health issue in the family.
