Topic: Looking for a 1935 Ford Phaeton Army Staff Car


Naturenut    -- 12-16-2023 @ 11:00 AM
  I'm looking for this car, as it used to be a staff car at the Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island, Illinois, and wondered if it is still around and if anyone knows it's whereabouts? It's last known location was in Arizona in 1985, and when the owner died, it was sold or transfered, and the business was closed. The Museum at the Rock Island Arsenal wondered if it is still in existence? I've spoken to the granddaughter of the previous owner in Arizona, and she did not have any info on what happened to it. There is no VIN Nbr that I'm aware of, which makes it ever more difficult. Included is pictures of an article in the "V8 Times" Magazine, and other pictures from the Museum. If you know of anyone that I can contact on it's whereabouts, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
On a side note: I found that this car was sold at an auction at the beginning of this month, and if the owner sees this message, would like him to know that I have a picture of when it was new and an article on when it served as a staff car at the Rock Island Arsenal. The Museum there also wanted to know if it still existed.

This message was edited by Naturenut on 12-19-23 @ 5:53 AM


MG    -- 12-16-2023 @ 5:04 PM
  Probably this car. See > https://www.premierauctiongroup.com/vehicles/48/1935-ford-model-48 - Scroll down for many pictures...

Also > https://www.mecum.com/lots/517664/1935-ford-m-48/

And > https://www.premierauctiongroup.com/watch-live

It SOLD for $26,000.00

This message was edited by MG on 12-16-23 @ 5:45 PM


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