Somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 years ago, a baby boy was born in Dayton, Ohio.  That boy was Paul E. Winget.  Paul grew up in that same town during what he refers to as "the glory days of the automobile."  During his high school years, Paul recalls that both of his grandfathers drove 1936 Fords and his dad owned a 1937 Ford.  "In those days, the V-8 Ford could about outrun most anything."  A smirk comes across his face as he recalls those great high speed thrills of his high school days. 

     Paul served three years in the Army during World War II as a basic training non-commissioned officer.  His duty was split between locations in Virginia and in the desert of North Africa.  After the war, he moved to Southern California for a number of years before finally making his way to Texas in 1973.  He and his wife, Beverly, lived around Dallas until making their way to the valley in 1995.  Paul and Beverly have been married for 48 years.  They have a son who also lives in Texas and has inherited the interest and love for old cars as well. 

     Paul has seen his share of various different shapes, sizes, and brands of cars.  He comments, "I have seen the demise of more car name than most folks this day and age could ever know."  Having lived through the years of the ever changing faces and excitement of the latest technologies becoming available on cars, he gained a love and appreciation for the older model cars.  He tells of how he owns a newer model pick-up truck which drives and handles well, but just does not have the same appeal or intrigue that cars of days gone by still posses.  "The thrill of the new year models that was known in the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's is gone forever.  Today they all look a lot alike and drive almost exactly alike and they don't even put their name or recognizable emblem on them."  The older cars had more character and were more distinguished and meant something more to those that saw them and owned them.

     Most all varieties of the older cars are what Paul enjoys, however he is really fond of the 1936-1941 Fords.  I think because these would have been what he raced around in during high school years.  He also really likes those "old timers" that are no longer around.  He ran off a list of some examples like Willys, Graham, Studebaker, Nash, Hudson, Star, and Erskin.  You may or may not be familiar with some of these yourself. 

     Throughout the years, Paul has owned a number of interesting and special cars but is down now to his one "little bluebird".  The bluebird is a 1965 Ford Falcon Futura four door sedan.  He is the second owner of the car which he obtained in December of 2002.  The car, he states serves him well.  It doesn't need alot of work, which he is not able to get out and do as he used to.  He comments, "being a four door, it is sedate as an old man's car should be."   I am not sure about that one, I think it would be fun to see Paul behind the wheel of a '36 Ford coupe hotrod again.  The Falcon has been repainted with factory original silver blue metallic.  The bird gains flight from an inline 6 cylinder 200ci engine and a green dot C-4 automatic transmission.  The car is a nice driver for Paul and his wife, as it is equipped with factory air conditioning, which hangs under the dash.  They enjoy getting out and using their Falcon as often as possible, whether going to the grocery store or bringing the car out to a show or old car get together.  He really enjoys the old car hobby and is a member of several local and national clubs.  He states, "It is a fine hobby and when you get old and think that no one pays any attention to you, drive an old car and see how much attention you get."-- L. Olsen