After graduating from college, Robert McConnell created Gaslight Auto Parts to preserve Model T and Model A Fords. Bob scoured junkyards in Colorado and in the Midwest collecting parts for T through early V-8 models. In the early 60's most of the items were inexpensive and readily available, and as a result he managed to rescue trailers full. He hauled them to Ohio and stored them wherever he could. His towing vehicle was actually a Model A coupe. During long trips out west, the distributor would work its way loose and throw the timing off making frequent stops necessary. That did not stop the many trips and the adventure of traveling by the Model A.

In 1961, Bob finally acquired a building no longer used by a local manufacturing firm in Urbana, Ohio. He set up the store using the wealth of parts accumulated and became one of the first mail-order businesses for vintage Ford parts.

From those humble beginnings, we've grown to cover many different parts for the vintage Ford. We are proud to offer the hobby many items such as steel replacement fenders and splash aprons.

For those of you that have been with us through the years, we sincerely appreciate your support and the interest in the hobby. For the newcomers, we invite you to look and see what we're all about.