08/26/2026
BBLACC Member Cars Jeffry and Marijean Newman:
I have owned my '64 Thunderbird for 40 years. It is factory equipped with power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power driver's seat, and a semi-rare fully reclining passenger seat with adjustable head rest. It is family-owned since new, having been purchased by my Grandfather at Pacific Ford in Long Beach, California in 1964. It is currently in my garage waiting to be finished with repairs and restoration.
Our most recent purchase is a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Sedan Coupe from Arizona and trailered home to Big Bear. It has had a full frame-off restoration approximately 20 years ago, rebuilt in a period hot rod style. It has a '47 Mercury Flathead, aluminum heads and dual Stromberg aluminum intake manifold, headers, dual exhaust, and 12 volt conversion. It still has the original 3 speed trans and a Columbia 2 speed differential. The interior has been redone mostly original, with a digital dash and vintage air conditioning. It is fun to drive and we enjoy taking it on Club cruises and to Car Shows.