Ford Signs from Sam Baker's Garage

Sam Baker, 65, is a retired Chemical Plant Mechanic. He's keenly interested in Ford signs, literature (e.g., parts catalogs, brochures, etc.), early Ford V-8s, and Flathead V-8 speed equipment. He shared a few items from his collection, along with a few recollections about his life as a Ford man.

Sam says, "In 1975, I was working on a 1928 Model A Coupe, and went to the Carisle, PA, Fall Show. It was there that I discovered Ford Signs. I could only afford one, but I saw many that I liked."

Not being able to travel very far to shows because his wife was ill, Sam found it difficult to buy signs "sight unseen."

One of Sam's favorite signs is a 6" Ford stained glass window from a 1928 Ford Dealership. He also like his 8" Ford V-8 porcelian sign. When it come to signs, Sam's advice is "Buy what you like and buy it in person or from someone you know."

Comments

[tom studer]

i thourghly enjoyed the trip down memory lane. your rides are impressive and what i would call real fords. would like it if you had a sound track to go with ardun. the delivery looks like it is ready to haul groceries, furniture, flowers or what ever a customer could want and have it delivered with speed and class.
im 60, am the service manager at one of the smallest ford dealerships in ohio right in the middle of the largest amish settlement in the world. dealership started in 1928, 3rd. generation still running the show. in our little show room are a 67 fairlane gta convertible, 1908 model t, 1926 model, t 1973 t-bird and a 63 falcon drop top. we keep the newstuff outside. recently sold a 78 f-150 and currently trying to peddle a 68 f-150 v8. serviced a 51 v8 4 door custom this past week, overdrive not working right. i'll pop on your web site once in a while to seewhat else you dig up. best regards t.p. studer applecreek,ohio. dale james ford

[christine callahan]

Hi there, my name is Christine. My husband has an old porcilian Ford Service Entrance sign. We are trying to find out what it may be worth. Not sure how to find out. Your site was as close as I could get. Please if we could corespond thru e-mail. Thank you.

[Richard Tripp]

Hi enjoyed your site. I have a old ford V8 sign. Was wondering what its worth.

[carloyn anderson]

I have 1950 ford A-1 used cars dbl sided porcelian hanging. I was told it could be worth at least 3000.00 I have pictures, it has some damage to it would like to sell it.