So I went for a ride in a 1929 Ford Model A with the original owner
I am a photographer for a city newspaper's car and home sections.
As you can imagine, my job sometimes allows me the opportunity to
meet some interesting people and do some interesting things.
Yesterday, I had a very interesting assignment. I was to go out and photograph
a 1929 Ford Model A Roadster that is still being driven by it's original owner!
Can you believe it?!
The guy is 95 years old and this was his first car. He's never gotten
rid of it and has driven it every year since 1929! He bought it brand
new for $550.00 and he was making 25¢ per hour at the time.
He gave me a ride and I would have to say it was probably
the most dangerous ride I have been on. I thought we were just going up
and around the mountain area where he lives, but he ended up going out
onto major roads and crossing heavy traffic. No way did I feel safe in that
car. It's amazing how far vehicles have come.
In his garage he also had a 1932 Indian motorcylce with sidecar
(completely restored) and another '34 Ford that he is restoring as well.
Incidently, he also has his pilot's license and still flys his own plane.
Here's to living a long and full life!
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