© 2012 Michael Fiveson
In 1949 this car was beautiful and shiny new. Now it is slowly being parted out, while still looking solid and beautiful. Time has graced it with colors and texture. It remains proud.
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Spot on description. Great photo.
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Thanks t. I’m a ’49 model too but not quite ready for the junkyard.
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Our first car was a ’52 Dodge. what a tank. I hated the car then, would love it now.
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They really were tanks. Made of metal with a ton of chrome.
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It has rusted gracefully and interestingly.
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That’s what I was thinking. Great minds…
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Looks like it’s painted in safari camouflage! Any lions hanging around?
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I’d be the only lion there that day. Perhaps it came all the way from Africa, where it belonged to a rich safari lord. Lord Safari of the Serengeti.
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What a great find! A terrific shot, Mike!
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So nice to hear from the fair lady Lemony who gifts me with this fine comment. Thank you.
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You are so kind, Mike. Your words bring me a big smile to my face. Thank you.
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Beautiful colors and perfectly faded into such a great design – it makes me think of tie-dye or seashells
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Tie-dye to die for. Thanks Sheila.
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This old cars are so exciting.You may place them every day.Haha
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That’s nice, thank you!
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Looks like it’s burning. Nice shot Mike!
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Sweet Christina…..thanks.
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Blimey! I just noticed the ’49 … which makes me one year younger than the car! I hope I don’t turn that colour!
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I am a ’49 model, and look just like the car. My wife is a ’50 too, but looks much better than I do.
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Oooops! I’m a ’48 – always was crap at maths! You’d look more like the car if your hairdresser gave you a few orange and black streaks. 🙂
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I’m getting a haircut today, I’ll ask about it. Henceforth you will refer to me as “junior”, or “young’in”
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Wow, hot rod detailing by Mother Nature.
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It is curious that those cars end up looking like that.
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Great shot of these rusty old cars! Hope all is well with you these days 🙂
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All well here, but I keep getting older!
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My dad owned one of these when I was just a kid (1950 or so). He did, however, keep it in better shape.
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Well that’s cool that you remember it. If you are like me you do better with old memories but not so great with the short term stuff.
Thanks for the comment, eh.
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That’s as old as me, but I have to say, I have fared better than that ol’ Ford – my joints aren’t rusted and my boot end is still very much intact.
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I am a ’49 model too with only a little rust.
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The colours are amazing, no-one could have painted them as beautifully as they have painted themselves
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I am always amazed at these colors which defy any expectations. Thank you.
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