Depot Hack

[David LaPell]

You never know what you will see when you are out for a drive in the country. My wife and I had picked up our son from a church function and I spotted this 1930 Ford Model A Depot Hack. They originated for use at train depots and train stations, later the body style would turn into of course, the station wagon. I didn't get to talk to the owner but it is a fine example of American craftsmanship that is still around. I see one or two at a car show now and again, but this one obviously gets some use from all the stuff I saw in the back.



Ahh the good old days. No GPS, no radio, no A/C, no heater. A pretty sparse looking cab but it had everything you needed. I remember reading a story about one of these where the only heat was what came off of the motor and the owner always had wool blankets during the chilly months.

 

[deanodog]

Beautiful.....I never met a model A that I didn't like. I owned a couple in years past but they were in rough shape and I did not have the funds to restore them. I missed them when they were gone.

 

[WuzzFuzz]

Must have been a older gentleman who owned it....seeing that there's a "extra" seat cushion.

Nice photos you take Dave..Sharp and clear.

Posting some more of your work, sure wouldn't hurt any......



WuzzFuzz

 

[skrazo]

Thanks for posting. I love old cars. And.........yep, "if you don't use it, there's no need to have it". (applies to all things..........cars, guns, bass boats, etc.)

 

[shouldazagged]

Beautiful vehicle. I'd never seen one like it--lots of A models, but not one of those.

 

[arjay]

Great photos! .My father had told me about driving one as part of his job back in the late 20s and early 30s.I just come across this pic yesterday

 

[Coldshooter]

I like all the wood bodied cars as stated a sign of real craftsmanship. Pioneers of Alaska own a 1923 model T hack. Just replaced the wheel spoke and trued the rims. Johnson Automotive in OK great work great to work with.

 

[GreyOwl]

I like the auxiliary "door lock"!!
Nice car.

 

[Aticus]

Thanks the whole front of my shirt is now wet from drooling over that car.