1957 Ford Country Sedan mocha silver V8 4dr wagon

[djfordmanjack]

YES ! 
Still running nicely, but I may want to adjust the carb a little, from when I last drove it in November and I slightly increased idle rpms. We had terrific weather already last week (as can be seen in the 'GREEN' effect on the property). We had a weather front coming in and today it's down to 40 degrees again. snow coming on the mountains. But it's only said to last for a few days.
I am really looking forward to our annual seaside trip to Croatia end of May. This time taking the 57CS !

[djfordmanjack]

In preparation of the upcoming summer trip, I am starting to drive the 57CS more on a daily basis. Battery is 11 years old and barely holds power to restart after a few weeks, so this is something I will have to replace asap. Honestly getting 11 years out of a conventional car battery is obviously great. It came with my Del Rio.
Had a pretty decent spring Sunday, and I was again able to find a parking lot right in the middle of downtown.

[djfordmanjack]

a few more pics. Interestingly while parking my 57, across the street a sweet GTV was also backing into a parking spot. Out stepped a friendly couple and we immediately got to talking. He instantly recognized my 57 for what it was, as he had been recently working on a '55 Thunderbird, 292 and all. Turns out he even runs a classic car shop and seems very competent. My son and me had previously seen his  red Alfa several times in the streets, but never got to actually meet him. So this was a nice surprise, obviously we exchanged tel numbers, and will keep in touch for future shows, cruises and such. Always good to meet friendly like minded car people !

[RICH MUISE]

Looking great, a nice Alfa Romero as well. What vintage?

[lalessi1]

Great pics as usual! I always wanted a GTV, I settled for an '76 Alfetta I bought new. I loved that car but the mechanical fuel injection never worked right...usual Italian car issues on top of that!