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A Model “A” Ford on Missouri Route 21 in Bonnie & Clyde Country

Route 21 is a highway in eastern Missouri that begins at Route 30 in Affton, just southwest of St. Louis and ends at the Arkansas state line. In the St. Louis area, it is known as Tesson Ferry Road, which was named after the 19th century proprietor of the ferry across the Meramec River.

This great photo shows a 1931 Ford Model “A” Roadster motoring right along at a good clip, probably in Jefferson County, Missouri in the early 1930′s. The first thought that came to mind after seeing it was the movie Bonnie & Clyde and their driver C. J. Moss, see the trailer (below). Photo courtesy of the Joe Sonderman Collection (scroll down).

The short trailer for Arthur Penn’s film Bonnie & Clyde (1967) starring Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman, Gene Wilder, Michael J. Pollard, Estelle Parsons, Denver Pyle, Dub Taylor, Evans Evans is just below.

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Power the Future – McPherson College Auto Restoration

In this beautifully presented video, McPherson College Automotive Restoration Program visits with car collectors, restoration specialists and others in the industry at the Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance. They discuss their passion for classic cars and the importance of involving the next generation in the endeavor. It includes alumni and friends of McPherson College from Mercedes-Benz USA, Hagerty Insurance, and Paul Russell and Company.

Produced internally by McPherson College staff and senior auto restoration student Casey Maxon.

For more information about the McPherson College Automotive Restoration Program, please visit  www.mcpherson.edu/autorestoration

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Born Of A Blue Sky: By Justin Lapriore

The 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance took place a little more than a month ago. This year it featured a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Ford GT40, the Porsche 911 and the cars of Harry Miller. It was a spectacular show and this short video produced by Justin Lapriore: Born Of A Blue Sky, captures the special sounds and sights of the occasion.

Take a few minutes to watch this special presentation. Although it shows racing automobiles and sports cars much newer than you are used to seeing here, we are sure you will enjoy it. You will also be treated to footage of  the antiques and classics that attended. This video will give you an honest flavor of the event and show you why you need to attend this remarkable show of horsepower, antiques and classics next year. To see much more, visit with Lapriore at his site, LetsMakeMedia. And be sure to also view Alan Gosley’s fine images of the event, too.

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