Julia, Brian’s Mom and I wandered up to Walgreen’s one Saturday…
The most beautiful car I’ve ever seen was in the parking lot.
An original 1931 Ford…perfect condition with Lime Green pinstripe. The owner, Mike, had named her Gracie Moore.
The owner walked out and talked with us for at least twenty minutes. He shared with us that he loves letting young folks crawl through and ask any questions.
Julia sat in the drivers seat and was in heaven. He let her start the car, honk the horn…
He asked Julia what she thought this gate contraption was on the back of the car…
After a few guesses, he showed her that it pulls down.
He said (paraphrasing) that this was many people’s first car. They brought their horse and buggy to the dealership, had a trunk that fit on the buggy and needed a way to take the trunk home.
This contraption made that possible. Amazing… then, our friend said something so inspiring.
“All successful entrepreneurs create connections between their new product and something the consumer is comfortable or familiar with… a bridge to let the customer know that they were thought of and carefully cared for every step of the way.”
Thank you, Mike. We sincerely appreciated your time!
OHh what a neat story! Love that old car. Just found your blog! cherry
Oh, I loved that charming little blog post. Thanks for sharing it.
Have fun meeting some new chums!
Love,
Lynnette
Came over from Lynnette’s blog. I love your blog. The pictures are fabulous. Blessings!
Lovely post and lovely blog!
I’m visiting via Lynnette’s blog.
And that car? Awesome!
Hello!
I’m just coming by from Lynnette’s blog and I love your blog! It is so fun and cute!!!
Have a wonderful day!
how awesome is that?! (visiting from GTKY)
Stopping by from Lynnette’s GTKY to say Hi! Wow that car is awesome! How fun and sweet of Him to talk to you and show you his car.
Blessings,
Karen
Popping in from Lynnette’s blog. My family loves old cars. My 13 year old daughter asked my husband yesterday if she could show him her dream car. There it was on the computer screen a ’55 Bellaire. He was so proud! I like how you took the time to connect with Mike and learn the story about the car. God bless!
Oh wow that is SO cool! In my dream life, I lived in the thirties, it just seems like my kind of time in so many ways.
Came over from Lynnette’s blog. I love the old car!
Will be back to read more on your blog later today (Hopefully). But since I am taking a short break from my hectic day, I’d best get back to the work on my desk.
Visiting from Lynnette’s blog. That is a great story. I love old cars and the stories behind them.
What a beautiful car! Loved the photos, and why great information you got from the owner. I love it when people spend time to explain things from the past and allow children to be a part if it! Visiting from Lynette’s blog.
visiting from Lynnette’s blog- i am gonna stay and look around for awhile 🙂
Katie! How wonderful that you were featured on GTKY! I love keeping up with your blog…makes me miss you guys just a tiny bit less!
Blaire
Hello, I am visiting from Lynette’s blog. You have wonderful vision in your photography and a colorful and fun blog. Keep it up. You are very charming.
Great story and pics!!! Visiting from Lynnette’s GTKY!! 🙂 (congrats on being featured…sure is FUN isn’t it?!)
I love love love old cars. They are just a great big reminder of the past. What a beautiful old car:)
Keep cherishing your babies! Visiting from Lynettes blog.
Stopped by from Lynnette’s. I love old cars! My dad has always loved them so we went to many a car show. How cool that he took the time to show you his car. A very neat experience.
~Becky
Visiting from Lynnette’s blog. Loved your story!
I am visiting from Lynette’s blog. I love old cars too! If I could I would own a 1969 Ford Mustang with baby blue metallic paint and two white pinstripes going up the hood. (Not that I have given it much thought)Also, I love your quiet place. It looks absolutely ideal to snuggle up in the chair and read a good book. Hopefully, when we move I will be able to have my own quiet place. With 2 adults and 2 7 year old boys in a two bedroom condo … quiet is something I have yet to achieve. It was nice getting to know you