Posted on 07/26/2019 6:09:12 PM PDT by Tacrolimus1mg
"100-year-old's car restored as tribute to him and his late wife"
When John Ball purchased a classic Ford Consul sedan from Vic Gamble in Wales, U.K., he didn’t just get a car, but also a story.
Gamble told him bought it in 1960 while on vacation with his wife when their car broke down and that they went on to take trips in it for over half a century.
After Elma died five years ago, Gamble frequently drove it to visit her grave. When he finally had to let it go in 2017, he unwittingly sold it to the right man... (Continued at link and below)
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“Vic was very surprised when he see the car and his face was gleaming when I took him for a drive around the town and along the seafront," Ball told SWNS.
"It was a very pleasant surprise. I never dreamt I'd see it again. It was a wonderful old car," Vic said.
A typical 1960 Ford Consul isn’t a particularly valuable classic, but this one is priceless.
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Being a lover of cars, especially those made during the sixties, I saw this and it gave me some hope for Humanity. That is just the kindest thing I have seen in a long time, and it deserved to be shared.
A nice story!
How nice. Good that there are still some kind, compassionate people around.
Wow. Great story.
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I was not aware that there was one. I will be more careful next time.
Great story! Nice to see the elderly man enjoying another ride.
I've been attached to a few cars and much preferred to sell to someone that will take care of the old beast.
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Way cool and sweet Ping
Sweet, Cars PING!
Thanks for posting the picture. A kindness so rare to see these times that it deserves lots of pictures and repeated telling of the story. Stay well FRiend.
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