My uncle sent me this story From the Corners of Your Mind. It is supposedly a true one.
Henry Ford was traveling in Mississippi in 1930 when his fancy new Model A Touring car became mired in the mud. He and his driver attempted to extricate it, but to no avail.
A 14-year-old boy came by and said to Ford, "I kin go get my Daddy to bring a team of mules to pull you out; but Mister, if you'da had a 'Tin Lizzie' you wouldn't be stuck no how!" Ford, of course, knew that the Model Ts had a higher ground clearance and bigger tires.
The boy's father arrived and pulled him out, but wouldn't accept payment for his services saying he was just doing what any Mississippian would do.
Ford got his name and address and ordered his Detroit factory to build the farmer a special touring car with all available accessories.
Quite a Story. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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