If You Go
• What: Model A Ford Club Car Show
• When: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday
• Where: The Fountains at La Cholla, 2001 W. Rudasill Road
• Cost: Free
• Information: Go to www.tucsonmodelafordclub.org
Model A Ford Club to host car show
David Hodge gets a ride with Allen Elvick in a 1931 Ford Model A Roadster during a car show at Oasis Senior Living, 250 N. Maguire Ave. The show was last week. Elvick is a member of the Tucson Model A Ford Club.
- PHOTOS BY RON MEDVESCEK / ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Mike Mikelson took a look at one of many cars on display at last week's show. Another car show by the club is scheduled for Saturday at The Fountains at La Cholla.
- Ron Medvescek
A water bag hangs from the radiator of a Model A Ford. This was an early form of air conditioning to help keep the radiator water cool.
- Ron Medvescek
The term "trunk" comes from the practice of attaching a trunk to the back of a car, as shown here.
- Ron Medvescek
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David Hodge gets a ride with Allen Elvick in a 1931 Ford Model A Roadster during a car show at Oasis Senior Living, 250 N. Maguire Ave. The show was last week. Elvick is a member of the Tucson Model A Ford Club.
- PHOTOS BY RON MEDVESCEK / ARIZONA DAILY STAR