George Mitchell

George was a nice guy, he took my wife and I touring around Sarasota in his 39 then offered it to us to continue our trip up to Georgia in it,
He was a real gentleman
RIP George
Lawrie
 
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I never met George in person, but always wanted to. I'd be particularly interested in reading a eulogy written by Skip.
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In seeing his picture, I just may have met George once long ago. If it was him, he had his '39 at a swap meet somewhere back East or Midwest? Engine idling quietly, very hot day, demonstrating Skip's water pumps. I remember thinking there must be some trick...
 
I had the privilege of meeting him on a few occasions and have great memories of visiting his museum in Punta Gorda. Very nice and knowledgeable fellow. RIP sir.
 
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George Mitchell on left with his 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible - Died 14 Jan 2023 - Rest in Peace
 
Hi Everyone. I can't find it but my first thread started here on the 'Barn ages ago was responded to by GM and he roasted me. It was a situation that was my fault but not the way he was figuring. We crossed paths on the show field at Hershey a decade ago where he obliged a chat. An impressive fella.
 
I've known George for thirty years; he hosted the Cigar City Flatheads on more than a few occasions when we cruised down to Punta Gorda during our "Barner's Bash" events. He was always very generous with his time and knowledge of Flatheads. I will miss him.
 
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Here is a picture of L/R Bill Crosby, Bill Dolan, Skip Haney and George Mitchell with George's 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible.
John's 1935 Ford Sedan is on the right.
Photo compliments Bill Dolan.
 
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This picture shows John Mason sitting in George Mitchell's 39 convertible with a hose connected to the tailpipe and being held up to John's ear so he could hear the sweet sound of a well tuned flathead!
When Bill took the picture, George said "Now I don't want to see that picture on Ford Barn!"
Now it's time for all to enjoy. Photo by Bill Dolan.
 
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This picture shows John Mason sitting in George Mitchell's 39 convertible with a hose connected to the tailpipe and being held up to John's ear so he could hear the sweet sound of a well tuned flathead!
When Bill took the picture, George said "Now I don't want to see that picture on Ford Barn!"
Now it's time for all to enjoy. Photo by Bill Dolan.
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They were definitely fun times visiting George, Skip, and many of George's friends who had also stopped by his shop to visit.
 
First met George in person on a Glidden tour about 25 years ago. We had been communicating a couple years before that. George and Ann rode with my wife and I for 5 days of tour in our 35 phaeton. What a bond 2 families develop after that much conversation. I learned so much. Wish I could remember it all. Put us up in fla. A few times. Also visited in PA. George blew a head gasket on his 33 phaeton and didn't feel like a teardown in campground. Will miss him greatly . Don
 
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One more link to share concerning Dad’s collection with Mecum. https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kiss...3/collections/the-mitchell-estate-collection/

I read many comments about Skip also. He worked for my parents close to 40 years. He is family to us. He lives just down the road and still rebuilds the coils and water pumps using Dad’s idea’s and solution to these old problems. I stop to see him often in his shop at his house. If anyone needs Skips contact info i will be happy to post it. Skip still helps me with any problems i have with my cars. This past weekend it was our 1948 Willys. He had it running great in 45 minutes lol.
I restored Dad’s first car with him in 1982. A 1929 roadster. I picked the paint color. Ran over the doors too when he left them on the driveway…another story.
I know Dad was a friend to all of you so i’m sorry for you loss too. Thanks for being Dad’s friends !!!! Scott
 
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