My Dad fell in love with a 1929 Ford Phaeton (4 door convertible) in 1939 when he was a senior in high school.  He owned her for 70 years.  She was the love of his life - she came before my mother or me or my son. Her name is Hildegarde.  Dad passed away a year ago and Hildegarde is still waiting for him. It is so sad, that