It's estimated there are hundreds of classic cars and trucks being cared for by dedicated enthusiasts here in Southwest Louisiana. These two classics are both red and both Fords and have the same owners. But that's where the similarities end. They're owned by Lloyd and Linda Landry and they bought them after seeing similar vehicles at car shows.
"People just enjoy seeing what other people have been able to do," said Lloyd. "I think just about everybody is a car person. Whether it's a new car or an old car. We like cars and trucks. So the car show is a chance for everyone to show off their talents."
His 1953 version of the F-100 was Ford's 50th anniversary pickup.
"A common comment is that their dad had one like that or they learned to drive in one like that, they like old trucks," said Lloyd. "One gentlemen wanted me to put a big engine in it and I told him that's not what it's for. People are familiar with these old trucks."
Linda Landry drives a candy apple red Falcon, similar to one she had when she was a teenager.
"I used to have a Ford 66 Falcon in high school," said Linda. "I just came across this Sprint at another show and I fell in love with the Sprint. And it was a Falcon."
"Ford Motor Company used this car (Falcon)...it's called a '63 and a half...because it was only made from March of 1963 to September. It was a test car that Ford used to see if the market would handle a small muscle car." Lloyd said that test eventually turned into the 1964 Ford Mustang.
You can see both the pickup and the Falcon at the Sowela Flying Tigers Car Show on April 23rd. There will be other models there competing for prizes with customized car part trophies.
Admission is $5.00 and proceeds from the car show will go to Sowela scholarships. For more information on entering your vehicle, click here.
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Source: Flying Tigers Car & Truck Show to feature these two beauties
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