Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Here is another car profile of Model A owners Pam & Joe Baxter. They belong to the Old Fort Model A Club in Fort Wayne. Sweet car and people! Joe Baxter grew up with a Model A in his family. Joe’s dad maintained the car himself, often with Joe’s help. Joe’s dad drove... Continue Reading →
I’m learning as a writer to use social marketing to find stories. A few months ago, I put a note on Facebook that I was looking for owners of antique vehicles to do profiles for an auto publication. Lo and behold, a friend from Taylor University-Ft Wayne contacted me about her husband’s truck. “Is 1936... Continue Reading →
If it seems I’ve written a lot of Model A profiles, you’re right. For some reason there are several people in my town who own them. And they just happen to be some of the nicest people around. This couple I’ve known most of my life. Sonja Hook was my piano teacher for several years.... Continue Reading →
Don't tell Wayne Hull of Ossian there is a better antique car to own than a Model A. He vehemently defends the vehicles manufactured by Henry Ford between 1927 and 1931. “The Model A is the least expensive antique vehicle and the easiest to maintain,” said Hull. “People with antique cars brag about how much... Continue Reading →
While writing classic car profiles for a local publication, I've had the opportunity to meet several nice people. That's a huge plus with writing -- we may not meet in person, but when we begin discussing a common interest like old cars (I don't own one; just admire from afar), it's like we're friends. After... Continue Reading →
Every week I feature a profile of a classic car owner. This past year I interviewed several for a publication called Indiana Autos and RVs. It’s been fun talking with classic car owners, especially when they are already my friend. John and his wife Carol attend my church. ** It was an oddball year.... Continue Reading →
A writer always has her eyes/ears open for stories. When I began writing profiles of classic car owners, Ed Higgins' great looking car jumped to mind. Parked outside of the public library that I frequent, it was one of my first stories for the publication. Ed is a friendly guy and loves to talk about... Continue Reading →
I’ve always had a fascination with old cars. My dad had a 1958 Chevy, purchased for the year he and Mom married. It was a boat! We rode in it on Sunday afternoons and in car parades. Now Dad and the car are gone. But I’m reliving those memories by interviewing classic car owners... Continue Reading →
I recently began interviewing classic car owners about their restored for profiles in IN Autos & RVs magazine. It's been fun getting to find out more about old cars and why their owners love them so much. In this story the owners' love for their classic car helped their son find a new career. **... Continue Reading →
If you drive around Ossian, Indiana, this summer and see a Model A approaching, don't worry. You have not been hurled back through time. It is Ossian residents Lynn E. and Carolyn Yager driving one of their two classic cars around town. Lynn E. Yager was not always interested in old cars. Prior to purchasing... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 