The Ford Model A was Ford’s second market success after the first Model T. First produced in 1927, it replaced the Model T, which had been in production for 18 years.
The Model A came in a wide variety of styles, including a coupe, business coupe, sports coupe, roadster coupe, convertible sedan, convertible Cabriolet, and many more. Schroll’s collection contained the regular Coupe version, complete with an L-head inline-four engine, 103.5-inch wheelbase, three-speed sliding gear manual transmission, and stainless steel radiator cowling.
What Larry Schroll Was Hiding: 1948 Chevrolet Sedan
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster is an automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1946-1948 model years. The Fleetmaster came in 2-door and 4-door “fastback” body styles in the Fleetline series.
The 1948 Series 2100 FK Fleetmaster largely remained the same from the 1947 model year, except for gaining a radiator grille with a vertical center bar in the front of the vehicle.
What Larry Schroll Was Hiding: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet painted this convertible in a rare sportsman-red color, making it pop and stand out in the dusty barn. In 1954, the company built only 3,640 units, and nearly a third were unsold at the end of the year.
Despite having numerous colors available, the six-cylinder engine and the Powerglide automatic were not what ‘true’ sports car enthusiasts had expected. The 1954 Corvette came in either Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red, or Black. However, all the models had a red interior.
Even though the sales of this model were lower compared to previous years, Schroll got his hands on one of the rare Sportsman Red model units, with an inspection sticker that reads ‘1968’.
What Larry Schroll Was Hiding: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The 1965 Ford Mustang was among the first-generation Mustangs manufactured between 1964-1973. The introduction of this vehicle created a new class of cars, called the pony car, an affordable and highly-styled coupe with a sporty appearance.
Ford changed the engine, including a 200 cu in engine that produced 120 horsepower. In addition, they replaced the DC electrical generator with a new AC Alternator. Schroll’s ’65 Mustang remained preserved with nearly every factory option, including power steering, air conditioning, and disc brakes.
What Larry Schroll Was Hiding: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
The Ford Ranchero is a pickup/coupe produced by Ford between 1957-1979. Unlike a standard pickup, Ford designers modeled the Ranchero after a two-door station wagon platform.
Schroll’s collection contained a seventh-generation Ranchero, indicative of when Ford restyled the body in line with the Ford LTD II mid-sized car line. Production ended in 1979, with a commemorative 1979 1/2 model being the last.
Going through the generations, these are just a few of the 50+ cars found in Schroll’s garage and barn, hidden away for decades. We have this avid car collector to thank for this stunning collection, bringing these old collectibles back to life and into our lives today
