Archive for April 2008
Frank Sinatra’s 1955 Ford Thunderbird
This was one of the special cars at The Villages Cruise In this past weekend. Hope you enjoy the photos.
This car was owned by Capitol Records Company and bought specifically for Frank Sinatra on September 29, 1955 (I believe it is a 1955 model year Thunderbird). Shipped to the Fountainebleau Hotel ( Fountain Blue Hilton Resort Miami ), Miami Beach, FL October 3, 1955.
Used as a courtesy car for recording artist and movie stars, etc. it was sold in 1963 to Cecil Ford, of Miami Beach, FL
(click on the photos for larger views)
1956 Ford Fairlane – Victoria
The markings on this car were “Fairlane” on the front/hood and just “Victoria” on the side of the vehicle. The car had Ohio plates… but I’m wondering if maybe this was a Canadian Ford. I thought it should say “Crown Victoria”, but it didn’t. Anyway, it was a beauty.
Ford Radiator Cap
Found this beautiful specimen of a Ford Radiator Cap this weekend at The Villages Cruise In.
North Haven High School Class of 1965 – Reunion
In 2005 I went to my class reunion – 40 years. It was an “all class renunion” – all of the classes since the first graduating class (1955) to 2005. All the classes came together for a reunion because they were tearing down the high school (they built a new one). We had a wonderful time.
Our class – 1965 – had the biggest turnout (at least that’s what I remember). We had a lot of class spirit. Wonderful people sharing wonderful memories. It was GREAT!
Sadie and the Heron
This heron was just walking up the street, so I grabbed the camera hoping he/she would pose.
And here’s Sadie.. she was just sitting around waiting for me to take her picture. She loves to pose.
Porsche 912
Stopped by Nort Northham’s yesterday to take a few photos… and found this little beauty lurking under cover.
Sorrentolens 