Re: On getting younger people interested in Model A's

Posted by Terry Foster on December 16, 1996 at 09:26:02

In Reply to: On getting younger people interested in Model A's
posted by Anthony Gal on November 18, 1996 at 12:14:22

: As a young (39 ) Model A owner, I see fewer and fewer younger people
: people in Georgia interested in true antique cars, now that
: the muscle cars dominate. Part of the problem is a perceived
: lack of parts or support, which is hardly the case for my Model
: A, but a major problem with my 1932 Plymouth PB roadster. Yet it will
: be my generation and those to follow who will carry on the
: knowledge on pre-WWII automobiles. We must not let older
: folks in our clubs disuade future generations of enthusiasts.
: If anything, we should enhance our visibility: the Internet
: is such a great place to start. Keep on your good work!!
Hi
There are a few of the younger poeple out there. I am 35 and am one of the younger people attending our club meetings ( Model "A" Owners of Canada) based in Toronto. The Meet we hosted here last summer had a core of 20 or so under 18 that will continue with events. Myself I am 3rd generation Model 'A' and I am sure that my 7 year old (Ryan) will be fourth. Accully he won more awards at the meet than I did.
When I have the car out I get many more questions from the 30-40 year old people than from the older crew that had one around in the old days. Many of these people think these cars cost $30k and up. They show much more interest when told the price of what a good reliable car would be, and the fact of available parts.
Maybe that is the key. Many think owning and restoring a Model 'A' is in the same cost range as a more exsodic car just because it is older.
Terry Foster
Etobicoke, Ontario
Ps. My 29 STD Roadster has be in the family since 1959.

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