ClassicCar

As some of you know, I have been looking for a convertible for a long time. Lots to choose from, but value verses price eliminated most. I got extremely lucky when park connected me with the seller of the late Herb Bells's collection. Herb was a living Hudson legend and lived in Gainsville Georgia. The strange twist of fate.... I had admired Herbs 49 Commodore eight convertible since I saw it in a magazine in about 1976-77. In 76-77, I was finishing up a restoration of a 49 commodore 8 Convertible and I used the pictures of Herb's as a guide to finish mine. A divorce was on the horizon, so i sold mine to finance the divorce and put a down payment on some empty property. I never forgot Herb's convertible. Several years ago, Park set up a meeting with Herb and I to aquire some parts for a friends Super six. I got to see his collection in person. There sat the convertible next to Miss Daisy! Herb wasn't interested in selling and to tell the truth I couldn't afford it!. Park comes back into the picture again when he announced Herb's passing. I asked Park if they were selling the collection. He put me in touch and I bought it. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine I would have that car. Her name is Ruby, It's a family Joke. My Model A ford is named Sapphire, so they are now room mates..
What was the ex's name that I divorced? "Ruby" of course! Thanks Park, for a memorable journey.
Here are a few pics. not a perfect car, but oh how much fun she is gonna be.