In 1968, former Bellevue resident James Dalgaran bought his wife, Irene, an unusual gift for Mother’s Day – a 1931 Model A Ford. Forty-three years, numerous parades, and a complete restoration later, this gift has remained in the family as a valued memento.
Model A cars were conceptualized by Henry Ford in the late 1920s and were one of the first cars built on the assembly line, an innovation that was designed to make cars affordable so that every family could own one. Dalgaran, 89, said he has always been fascinated by antique cars and has been a member of the National Model A Car Club for 50 years.
