Author: Stephen Burton
Trunk
Very nice condition trunk from my ’31 Deluxe Roadster. I replaced it with a black trunk to better match my new top color .
$450
Peter Deloof, [email protected], (734) 717-7195, Manchester, MI
The “Batmobile”
Rob Messenger from the Model A Drivers of Central Ohio is attempting to resurrect this 1930 four door sedan in time to drive it to the National meet.
Mid May purchased with engine frozen and no brakes. .
My late father Lester
My late father, Lester, had me involved in Model A’s at a young age. As long as I could remember, he tinkered with a ’29 Roadster. Over the years, my brother and I helped assemble, paint, and eventually complete the little car with him. For some of the bigger jobs we couldn’t help with as kids, he relied on an old friend named Artie. Artie was a tough guy truck driver that looked every bit of the part. He was a “collector” of many things, some people now call it hoarding. For example, he had some kind of small switching locomotive in his driveway. Old box trucks on his property were loaded with motorcycle parts and literally tons of train memorabilia. He was single, answered to no one, and collected whatever he wanted.
Fast forward many years to 2008, and his health began to turn. He asked my father to help him sell off some of his things to pay for medical bills. We went down to his house in Elizabeth, NJ, and began to help take an inventory. About a week into this, I finally made my way into the detached garage. Lifting the doors just revealed more piles of old boxes and junk. But one thing stuck out and caught my eye. It appeared to look like the headlight bar and grill shell from a Model A! I went back and asked my father if Artie ever had an A. He said he remembered him having a pick-up, but that was 40 years ago. Digging a little deeper in the garage revealed this 1930 Pick-up. My father couldn’t believe he still had it, and neither did Artie… It was pretty rough from being in a dirt floor garage in NJ. Humid summers, cold winters, leaky roof, you name it. But the little truck was complete and had good bones. A deal was made and I took the Pick-up home to my garage. Over the next several years we restored the truck to its current state.
I will never forget the fond memories Model A’s have brought me over the years. My father and Artie are now both gone, probably collecting junk somewhere up in the sky. Myself and my wife, Helen, create our own memories now in our A, and enjoy driving the truck to shows. We wave back to the pointing onlookers, many who have never seen a car this old running down the road.
Thank you, dad, and thank you Artie, for this great hobby.
Ran into Greg and Nicole in Berlin, Ohio
From Jim Zimmer
Ran into Greg and Nicole in Berlin, Ohio.
Rita Gould Davison, MI
President
My name is Rita Gould, and I am seeking a position on the MARC Board of Directors. I have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. I have been involved with Model A’s most of my life.
My husband Rusty and I currently own 3 model A’s, a 1930 Rumble Seat Coupe – Rusty’s, a 1929 Tudor – Mine, and a 1929 Woody Wagon – ours. I enjoy driving my Model A, and most of all, I enjoy the many friends I have made in the Model A hobby.
I have been president of our local region Script A Region for 7 years and have planned and hosted many events and tours during that time. I am currently a member of the Script A Region, Heart of Florida Region and the Lady A’s.Along with being a member of, MAFFI, and the Henry Ford Heritage Association. I am also a past member of: Grandville A’s, Shipshewana A’s, and Dearborn A’s, (regions that were formed for the soul purpose of hosting meets).
I have attended all the MARC Membership and National meets for the past 12 years. I have helped in many areas during these meets. I was a committee member for the 2016 Membership Meet in Grand Blanc, Michigan hosted by Script A; hospitality room hostess for the 2018 Grandville Membership Meet; co-chair
for the 2017 Michigan Model A Roundup; co-chair and hospitality room hostess for the 2019 Dearborn National Meet and currently a committee member for the 2023 Script A Membership Meet in Bay City, Michigan. I have also worked the MARC merchandise booth in Charlotte North Carolina Membership Meet, Savanah Georgia Membership Meet, and Oshkosh Wisconsin National Meet, when the office girls were unable to attend. Working in these areas, I have talked with many members, and I know many of your concerns and would welcome the chance to share them in a board meeting.
I feel that past MARC Boards have done a great job to make MARC an outstanding organization, and I want to help keep it on that path, to grow and prosper. As a MARC Board member, I will do my best to represent all members of MARC and I will always be open to your questions and concerns.
Paul Ganninger Kirkwood, MO
Vice President
As a member of MARC’s Missouri Valley region I have served as President as well as holding various other offices. Married to my wife Pam for 33 years, we have two children, twins Katie and Alex.
I have been active in the Model A hobby most of my life and would like to share my love A’s with others. My focus will be on the recruitment of young members to our hobby so that we can survive and thrive.
Some activities that I have done.
2005 National Membership Meet m St. Louis, Missouri – Co Chairman
2018 National Meet in Branson, Missouri – Co-Chairman
2019 National Meet m Dearborn, Michigan – Co-Chairman
2017, 18,19, and 2021 Undercarriage Judge in Fine Point.
I believe Board members of MARC should be an advocate of all aspects of the Model A hobby and be supportive of activities that attract NEW young members and retain existing ones. Focusing on Younger members will ensure that our hobby will survive and thrive.
Retired from a career in management and finance. I presently own a Closed Cab Pickup, as well as a 160-A that I am restoring for Fine Point as well as a 60-C and 160-B for future projects.