A Ford to remember, and be remembered

Beausage is the beauty that comes from usage.  Usage creates stories, memories, and meaning.  There's just something about a mechanical object that's been there, done that, and seen everything that makes you want to reach out and grab the key and take it for a spin... just for the chance to feel a bit of the magic leftover from the amazing journeys it has made. 

Case in point is this 1950 Ford 2-door coupe, which I came across thanks to our gnarly brethren over at Bring a Trailer.   It's for sale on eBay. 

A veteran of the 2007 Peking to Paris rally, this is the real deal, a car that has gone the distance and lived.  Any 1950 Ford coupe is a beautiful aesthetic experience.  This one adds the depth of character that comes with skid plates, an oil bath air cleaner, and a roll bar.  Such is the stuff of gearhead dreams.

If I had an extra $55,000 burning a hole in my pocket, I'd probably put it toward a GT-R or a CTS-V (what's with all these hot cars whose names are only initials?), but if I was feeling crazy I might just plump for this tasty Ford.   

Wouldn't it be heartwarming to see this smiling face in the garage each morning?