Classic cars destroyed in Weymouth blaze

Glad no one was physically hurt but that's a huge loss in motor history.

My advice is to give him a big hug and tell him that his safety is more than any old car.

I feel so bad for him. Poor old guy.

too bad about the cars that were burned, they probably get better gas mileage than today's clunkers.

I used to live on middle street.... didnt know such cars existed in my town...too bad sorry guy i feel bad

huge burn out

I imagine the care it took to preserve such treasures. Very sad. I hope this doesn't kill the poor guy. Many elderly lose the will to live when a loved one passes before them and I imagine that this hurts almost as much. While I'm not putting objects on par with people, I think that many elderly people who are not involved in the hustle and bustle of everyday life experience much joy in these special interests.

I feel so badly for him and for the lost piece of American history.

Sad day for automotive history, but cars can always be recreated, this cool old guy cannot. Get better Ray!

What a pity! I hope he's able to eventually recover emotionally but more likely this will wear heavy on his heart, mind and spirit for the rest of his days. My thoughts and prayers go out to him.

Wow. Were the metal parts consumed in the fire?

Hope the old guy can bounce back from this. What a terrible loss for him. It's easy to say that they were just automobiles, but they were really his life. What a shame.

What a rotten thing to happen. I can empathize....... it makes me want to cry too. What a shame....I feel sorry for the guy too.

Poor guy. He deserves the old GM retirement package! Imagine the care and sweat he put into those classics. Sombody needs to come forward and help him replace at least one of those beauties. In fact, he might get a good offer since he can still machine any part needed. Maybe the big three can help as a 'stimulus' or something? it would be a great shot in the arm for everyone involved.

I live in South Weymouth not far from Middle Street.

Hope this guy recuperates and realizes that if he can survive this, he can survive anything. Depending on the damage, he might be able to piece one back together again?

WFD is one of the best on the South Shore. I know Mike Skully and some of the others. Shortly after 911, some of Weymouth's finest went to Ground Zero to help out

My sympathies go to Ray Bean. Although his safety is paramount, it is a terrible loss which I can relate to, since I also have an antique car (of my dreams), a 1933 Chrysler Rumble Seat Coupe, and I would be devastated to lose "Lydia," as I call her. She makes people smile and say things such as "that's the way a car should look," and I like that she makes everyone who sees her so happy. Cars of that vintage, at least to me, become like a dear friend or companion, and each one has a real "personality," the way they start, sound, smell, and drive. Ray, I am so sorry for this tragedy.

My sympathy goes out to Ray. I am glad he's ok, but can only imagine the weight of his loss. I agree that vintage cars can become like a dear friend. I have mourned the loss of such a car myself. I hope he makes a full recovery.

I followed a link from Moparts.com. My sympathy to Ray on his losses. My cars are nowhere near as desirable as his, but I'd still hate to lose either of them.

Randy @ #10: A fire like that would have softened and distorted body panels and even frame rails. Sadly, cars that are completely gutted by fire are generally beyond all hope of repair or restoration.