1923 Dort Found in West Bend, Wisconsin

According to my father, this vehicles story started out as a trade-in at the local Ford dealership during the 1930's, a period when the Model-A increased in popularity and nobody wanted outdated cars such as this Dort. My grandfather, who was a farmer, often sold on consignment some of these traded vehicles. It was purchased by a local farmer, the back section was eventually removed, and turned into a farm vehicle. In 1958, my father purchased the car back for $25. My father owned and operated a garage and auto body shop by 43 years, and in his spare time fabricated the missing back end of the car and return the car back to respectability. Throughout the 1960's and 1980's the car was taken in and out of storage for local parades with my five brothers and sisters. The latest in 1985, when the Dort was driven in the West Bend WI Centennial parade. In subsequent attempts, the tires kept blowing out mid-way through the parade. Because of the costly tires, the Dort ended up back at my grandparent's old barn, where it still remains waiting for it's next revival. I have also attached several recent pictures. The first is of myself and daughter, the second two my parents . Please let me know if our car and story appears on the website. Thanks Jon Ollinger 414-771-5365