Sold: Mike Ebeling's cars #2: 1939 Ford Lincoln Mercury, UK

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

"However, in 1941 he met George Formby at a war time charity event at the Royal Albert Hall. George was on the eve of an entertainment tour of the Desert Troops and bought the car from Sir Malcolm as an ideal car for desert conditions.

I was hoping this is a picture of the subject Ford, but is isn't:

"ENSA Glamour Girls distribute cigarettes and beer to troops in North Africa, 26 July 1942."

ENSA_(Entertainments_National_Service_Association)_'glamour_girls'_distribute_cigarettes_and_bee.jpg

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entert...ce_Association


But here is a picture of the man on tour:

"GEORGE FORMBY ENTERTAINS NORTH AFRICA TROOPS, 1943
In an improvised theatre in the grounds of the (96th) General Hospital at Maison Carree, George Formby entertained wounded British Soldiers. The famous comedian is accompanied by his wife, Beryl. His tour of North Africa is expected to last for about eight weeks and in some places he will give as many as four shows a day. Picture shows: George Formby giving a performance."

GEORGE FORMBY ENTERTAINS NORTH AFRICA TROOPS, 1943.jpg

Source: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205087373