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Who knew Mary Tyler Moore was a car buff? :-)

Formerly part of the Mary Tyler Moore collection, this charming Ford Model A coach was originally built to service the Lake George tourist area in upstate New York. Based on a 1931 Ford chassis, the car was fitted with a Buick V-6 engine and an automatic transmission for reliability, and independent front suspension, Chevrolet rear end and leaf suspension with air shocks for a modern, comfortable ride.

The 1931 Ford cowl, front end and fenders were refurbished and painted in a traditional two-tone Green and Black color scheme, while the Ford wire wheels are finished in complimentary Pastel Yellow- a great look when combined with the period-correct wide whitewall tires. The golden-blond custom-built coach body is constructed entirely of wood and features wraparound bench seating, covered in rich Brown leather, that will accommodate up to ten passengers in comfort.

This unique and fascinating vehicle comes with its original 1984 title and registration in the name of Mary Tyler Moore, who has also kindly autographed the dashboard.

Highlights:

- Formerly part of the Mary Tyler Moore collection
- Dash autographed by Mary Tyler Moore
- Starting with a 31 Ford, customized with a handmade all wood body that seats 8-10 people
- Titled as a 1984 Ford
- Originally built for use at the Lake George tourist area in upstate NY
- Two tone black/green exterior
- Buick 6 cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission
- Independent front suspension
- Chevy rear end, leaf spring rear suspension with air shocks
- Brown leather bucket seats
- Rear Brown leather seat surrounds rear section to seat 8 people
- A true one of a kind

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 HaarFager
HaarFager club
"Titled as a 1984 Ford." Strange. Maybe a "Theseus' Paradox" case?
9 years ago.
Indycaver (Norm) club has replied to HaarFager club
Maybe ... but more likely originally registered as a constructed vehicle.
9 years ago.