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Title: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: Krelboyne on December 04, 2023, 08:44:14 PM
Some vintage photos of Galpin Ford
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: FL SAAC on December 12, 2023, 06:55:44 AM
great shots
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 08:33:34 AM
I was there that day, still trying to get a glimpse of me in that picture. ;)
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: FL SAAC on December 12, 2023, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 08:33:34 AM
I was there that day, still trying to get a glimpse of me in that picture. ;)

What year is it ?
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 09:27:34 AM
IS IT/WAS IT... Around 1978 ?
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Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on December 12, 2023, 11:04:37 AM
Shelby/Breedlove Indy turbine car. And Mad Man Muntz store - the man who probably taught CS to sell.......  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman_Muntz

Galpin still holds an annual show where they empty their new car lot and fill it with classics.
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: FL SAAC on December 12, 2023, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 08:33:34 AM
I was there that day, still trying to get a glimpse of me in that picture. ;)

You mention you where that day, any photos with the cars ?
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: Side-Oilers on December 12, 2023, 07:52:35 PM
Quote from: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 09:27:34 AM
IS IT/WAS IT... Around 1978 ?

I'm thinking earlier.  I.D on the photo says 1969, which would be believable.

What's the newest car you can see?  Tough to make out many in the background.  Check out the clothes and haircuts too. There's clues.
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on December 12, 2023, 08:20:36 PM
Quote from: Side-Oilers on December 12, 2023, 07:52:35 PM
I'm thinking earlier.  I.D on the photo says 1969, which would be believable.

The sign says "Boss Days" so 69-70 is probable. They didn't play up the Boss in 71.
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 10:10:00 PM
If someone could blow it up or clarify the picture somehow, to see what a newer car in the pic would be. I remember many of those cars wishing I had something that was good enough to be invited. Similar cars were there around 77- 78! Will look in my way back machine for similar pictures.
Title: Re: Vintage Galpin Ford
Post by: 427heaven on December 12, 2023, 10:12:30 PM
My Fathers good friend was the parts manager for many years there. :)