Went to the Henry Ford Museum 

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot) 03/13/2018 at 07:05 • Filed to: None

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My parents are visiting from Florida and took my family to the museum. Apparently one of the curators was a good friend to my younger brother, so we got to hang out with her for half the visit (until her job called, that is).

I took a few pics, not nearly as much as I wanted though. While dealing with two kids, and just feeling like a child in a candy store myself, I was occupied.

Also, the Allegheny Locomotive (the big black train), when I saw it I straight up asked my curator friend if “I could steal it”. Her response? “I think we’d notice”. I quickly replied “I’d still like to try though.”

Two of my favorites were the GT and the GT40 cars.

pip bip - choose Corrour > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 07:20

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GIB!!

how much to go in?

zeontestpilot > pip bip - choose Corrour 03/13/2018 at 07:24

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Um... I didn’t pay, but it seems to be $23.

https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/henry-ford-museum/tickets-and-hours/

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 07:27

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That DC3 tho.....

Also that Bugatti....

I agree with you on the Steam engine though - rode on several historic railways with them as a kid and they are just always so damned impressive...

zeontestpilot > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 03/13/2018 at 07:39

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There were many beautiful cars there.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 07:47

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You should have checked out the Ford Piquette Ave Plant.

S65 > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 08:03

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What is that?

TheRealBicycleBuck > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 08:09

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Very cool. I’ll have to make that trip someday.

I had to laugh when I saw the W einermobile. I spotted one of the Nutmobiles eastbound on I-10 between Houston and Baton Rough this past Sunday. I was trying to explain what I saw to my wife and had to start with something she was familiar with, the Weinermobile. Seeing it posted here reminded me of that goofy conversation.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 08:38

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So jealous

punkgoose17 > S65 03/13/2018 at 08:51

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1962 Ford Mustang I concept, mid-engined V4 powered.

zeontestpilot > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/13/2018 at 12:07

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It’s worth going if you can.

Transit > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 12:50

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Last time I talked with the curators there, they said it was more difficult to find some of the crap low-end cars than the fancy ones. Because who saves an ‘87 dodge caravan in museum-quality condition?

thejustache > zeontestpilot 03/13/2018 at 16:39

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I got to go a few months back while visiting my wife’s family (she grew up in Michigan and had been there many times, but it was a first for me). Definitely one of the coolest museums I’ve ever been to, if just for the sheer number of cool vehicles everywhere.

I took a ton of photos in the short time we had there, most of which I don’t have with me, but I like this one I snagged on my film camera

Hopefully I’ll get a chance to go back when I’ve got some more time to kill!

zeontestpilot > Transit 03/14/2018 at 06:10

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I was surprised at the low-end cars condition; they were really good. Like garage kept, never driven good.

zeontestpilot > thejustache 03/14/2018 at 06:14

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This was my second time going, first time remembering it. Apparently I went as a young kid. And I’m a born and raised Michigander, so don’t feel too bad! Lol