| Detour | -- 05-01-2018 @ 12:53 PM |
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I inherited an unrestored 1938 coupe from my father. It been in the family since 1939. My dad parked it in the late 50's and walked away. He started it a few times in the 60's and that was the last time. It's in need of frame off restoration. I was curious of what the value of it as it sits. I having trouble uploading more than one picture This message was edited by Detour on 5-1-18 @ 12:54 PM
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| Detour | -- 05-01-2018 @ 12:58 PM |
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Another pic
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| Detour | -- 05-01-2018 @ 1:03 PM |
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here's another pic
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| nelsb01 | -- 05-01-2018 @ 1:54 PM |
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Coupes are favorites, right after open vehicles. The five window coupe is a 1938 Standard. The body is a 770-A (std coupe) and there were 17,844 produced with the 85 hp motor in 1938. While it looks rather worse for wear as it sits, with some work you may be able to get it started. Knowing if the engine is good would be a plus to continuing on fixing it up. While I know this is not helping you figure out a value, I will say that coupes are very popular and most mechanical parts are available. I do not have a price guide handy, but I am sure someone will chime in with a figure for you. Also, I would suggest that you consider joining the Early Ford V-8 Club -- great wealth of knowledge in our worldwide network. (yes-- the site only lets you upload one photo at a time-- but you have figured that out)
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| CharlieStephens | -- 05-01-2018 @ 1:58 PM |
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With that family history it is "Priceless". If you are trying to put a value on it to settle an estate I would use "The Old Cars Price Guide" or some similar publication. Right or wrong, these will give you a number in print. When you get a number post it for comments. Sometimes they are high and sometimes they are low. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 5-1-18 @ 3:22 PM
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| TonyM | -- 05-01-2018 @ 2:00 PM |
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Love the 38 Standard; would love to have a Plain Jane Black one with black wall tires and 85. Not sure how much the one pictured is worth. Depends on how rusty those floors and rockers are. If it has been in the family since 1939, maybe you might want to hang on to it. . . . 78-730B This message was edited by TonyM on 5-1-18 @ 2:02 PM
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| cliftford | -- 05-01-2018 @ 3:59 PM |
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Assuming it is in #4 to #5 condition, old cars price guide says $3780 t0 $6300. It depends a lot on location and other factors.
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| woodiewagon46 | -- 05-01-2018 @ 6:02 PM |
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Got it from your Dad, in the family since 1939. I agree with Charlie, "Priceless". Sure it needs a ton of work but who cares. Do as much as you can to make it safe and run good and enjoy the heck out of it.
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| Chris.NZ | -- 05-01-2018 @ 9:16 PM |
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$10 to $15K. Easy restoration compared to some.
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| TomO | -- 05-02-2018 @ 6:27 AM |
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It is very hard to determine condition from photos, but Clifford gave you a reasonable price for what is shown in the photos. A frame off restoration will cost more than the car will ever be worth, unless you are able to do most of the body work and mechanical work yourself. If the floors are good, keeping it as an unrestored car is an option. You can replace the glass and rubber seals, repair the upholstery or cover it with period seat covers, redo the brakes abd then get it running. You would also have to treat the rust to keep it from spreading. If it is done right, this could raise the value of the car and make it fun to own and drive. You can always decide later if you want to spend more money on it. Here is a link to auction prices for 1938 Fords. https://www.conceptcarz.com/valuation/24527/ford-deluxe-model-81a-eight.aspx The highest price was for a station wagon, average sales were in the $40,000 to $50,000 range. Tom
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| deluxe40 | -- 05-02-2018 @ 10:37 AM |
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TomO - Thanks for posting the link to conceptcarz.com . The valuations from auction results are fascinating. Did someone really pay $700K for a '32 Ford in 2012? Must have been one of Edsel's hot rods. The results for Model 18 from 2000 through today typify the expansion of a bubble and its bursting.
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