Early 2000s. They (the then in-laws) were talking about selling their commercial building. The man renting it was having payment issues. They took me along to the place when they sorted paperwork and lawyer stuff. Next thing I remember the BIL had this brand new silver Ford Escape SUV in his parking space at Bangkok's State Tower. As we have language barrier, I would not say the vehicle purchase was related with the building sale. I fancy this old photo though as it shows origin of the vehicle and sends me googling its history.
Ford Model A "was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company.... First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T." It was well-represented in film and media since it "was one of the most common cars." I find this historical bit interesting: "between October 1992 to December 1994, Hector Quevedo, with his son Hugo, drove a 1928 Model A 22,000 miles from his home in Punta Arenas, Chile to the Ford Motor Company headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The car is now housed in the Henry Ford Museum. " (Wikipedia)
The Ford and the woman on the photo seem to be having a break in a countryside setting. That takes me to BIL giving two young nephews and a niece a ride in his new Ford Escape. Few minutes in they started quarreling like jungle monkeys and so he had to tell them to behave or they would have a picnic in the countryside road all by themselves. The brats immediately shut up. :)
Ford Model A "was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company.... First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T." It was well-represented in film and media since it "was one of the most common cars." I find this historical bit interesting: "between October 1992 to December 1994, Hector Quevedo, with his son Hugo, drove a 1928 Model A 22,000 miles from his home in Punta Arenas, Chile to the Ford Motor Company headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The car is now housed in the Henry Ford Museum. " (Wikipedia)
The Ford and the woman on the photo seem to be having a break in a countryside setting. That takes me to BIL giving two young nephews and a niece a ride in his new Ford Escape. Few minutes in they started quarreling like jungle monkeys and so he had to tell them to behave or they would have a picnic in the countryside road all by themselves. The brats immediately shut up. :)
Photo Source: Bill's Antique Photo Pages I claim no ownership. Time Travel is hosted over at the Brambleberry Cottage. And after two years thinking of participating in Sepia Saturday I'm finally doing it. I guess I can manage the 'no-rule' rule and updated guidelines fairly well. A love for history or anything that has something to do with antique or vintage, and interest in cherishing memories - wonderful, beautiful, fun or even bad if I could glean a good lesson from it, are major motivators.
Isn't it funny how even then, cars always seemed to be photographed draped with women! Lol
ReplyDeleteTrue then and now. How history repeats itself! ;p
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Sepia Saturday. I enjoyed this blend of history and personal experience.
ReplyDeleteAlso from The Netherlands a warm welcome to Sepia Saturday. You made a speedy start!
ReplyDeleteI like the way the woman is framed by the car window.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine the luxury of having a parking space anywhere in Bangkok, never mind the Bangkok Tower. Interesting memories. Welcome to Sepia Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Chevy girl but the early model Ford's have always intrigued me.
ReplyDeleteWel I'm glad you finally took the plunge to join us. I've been to that museum Michigan and it's one of the best I've ever visited.
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel. I'm looking forward to reading more of your Sepia Saturday blogs.
ReplyDeleteGreat first post here, just wish you'd had a photo of the Escape too. See ya next Sat?
ReplyDeleteI know that Ford Museum too. An historical car. Welcome from me to - I'm sure you will find being a Sepian addictive.
ReplyDeleteAnd Sepia Saturday has been waiting anxiously for you to join us. Glad to have you on board Hazel.
ReplyDelete22,000 miles is a long trip! I enjoyed the picture and the stories.
ReplyDeleteKathy M.
She was a beauty, the car of course, and you caught my attention with your title mentioning a Ford Escape- hahaha!
ReplyDeleteI adore my Ford Escape but the last Ford I drove regularly was a complete lemon with a capital L! They sure have turned themselves around, again.
ReplyDeleteNot a great car person but love the story of the little dears and the picnic
ReplyDeleteYour initial post was accompanied by a great picture. Welcome and looking forward to more great pictures.
ReplyDeleteGuys always tried to get the girl in the same frame with the car. Dual purpose. The two loves of their life. If the girl wandered off, the picture would still show the car.
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