| pwpaton | -- 06-06-2010 @ 5:42 PM |
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Hello all, I'm a new member and new owner of a 1934 Ford Tudor Deluxe Sedan. The car was bought new by my wife's great grandparents and has been in her family ever since. My in-laws decided they didn't want it anymore and offered it to me for an extremely attractive price. My question to you experienced collectors is, is the fact that this car has been in the same family since new contribute any value to a collector? I ask because, if it does, I'll title it in my wife's name to maintain the lineage. Otherwise, I'll just title it in my name like our other vehicles. Thanks, Patrick
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| BigBlockFord | -- 06-06-2010 @ 6:47 PM |
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Welcome, In response to your question, the value would be higher if there was original documentation showing the sale of the car to the family members. Without any documentation, the history is mere hearsay to a buyer and generally would not have any effect on the selling price. Look for old sales receipts, photographs, Ford literature, to keep with the car that might be tucked away in the estate. Best of luck. This message was edited by BigBlockFord on 6-6-10 @ 6:47 PM
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| ford38v8 | -- 06-06-2010 @ 8:06 PM |
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Hi Patrick, Welcome to the EFV8CA, and to our Forum. Your question, I assume, has to do with the dollar value to a third party collector, which has been adequately answered by BigBlockFord. As to the value to your family, a monetary figure does not apply. Pride of family ownership is a personal thing, which may very well continue in your family beyond the present generation. The 1934 Ford Tudor DeLuxe is a fabulous example of Ford style in the era, very much in demand, and in particular, if it happens to be in original un-restored condition, a premium should attach that is just not available to a restored or altered vehicle. I urge you to become actively involved with our club before making decisions on how to proceed with your new Ford. A good first step is to join a local Regional Group, get to know the guys and get their input. Excellent reading material is available in the "1933-1934 Ford Book" available through this website, as is contact info on Regional Groups. As you become more and more involved with your Ford, you will realize that your own personal values become open to evolve, and that happily, pride of ownership is not really about a dollar value at all. Alan
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| 40 Coupe | -- 06-07-2010 @ 5:50 AM |
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I agree with all the previous postings. One other thing if all your vehicles are titled in your name, in the case of your untimely demise, your wife will have lots to drive, but may find it difficult to sell any of the vehicles for quick cash. If a vehicle is in her name the sale becomes very easy.
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| BrianCT | -- 06-07-2010 @ 6:31 AM |
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Why don't you put it in both names?
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| pwpaton | -- 06-07-2010 @ 7:39 PM |
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Hello all, Thanks for all of the advice. It is much appreciated. I've joined the National EFV8 organization and have ordered the 1933-1934 Ford Book as suggested. I'll also seek out and join a Regional Group although the closest one is still a long way from where I live. My question wasn't so much related to reselling the car as I expect to keep it for a long time. But to my wife's family it's just an old car. They're not into cars and view them only as transportation. They only aquired the '34 when the great grandmother lost her sight and could no longer drive, not that she drove it much. I've made several gentle attempts over the last 27 years to try and at least preserve the car as they just pushed it into the garage and covered it with blankets, but they didn't understand the point. I'm still waiting for them to dig it out from the 30 year pile of "stuff" that it's buried under. I can only hope that it hasn't deteriorated too far to save. It was always supposed to go to my wife's brother when the time came, which is one of the reasons that I could only sit back and watch without saying too much. It was only due to the fact that he isn't the least bit interested in old cars that I was finally given the opportunity to buy it. They don't see why I think the car is so special because it's been in the same family since it was new, and I was beginning to have my own doubts that it might be somewhat unique. I'm sure that it's not the only one that's been in the same family its entire life, but there can't be too many that can make that claim can there? I was just curious as to whether I was the only one who thought that it should stay in the family if possible, or if I was making a big deal out of nothing. I'm going to launch a scavenger hunt for old photos and other documentation as was also suggested, just to keep with the car. But seeing as, to my wife's family it's just and old car, they probably won't spend much effort trying to find the things. No matter, I'm still happy to have it. I look forward to restoring it and getting to know others who share my enthusiasm for classic and antique automobiles. Thanks again, Patrick
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| Bill Wright | -- 06-07-2010 @ 8:21 PM |
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I have my grandfathers Model'A' Roadster from 1928. He bought it from a Ford salesman that changed to selling Chevys in 1929.We only have DMV docs that go back to 1954 but we have pictures of my sisters in the rumble seat in the '30s going for ice cream in Reno. It's very cool that your car remains in the family. There's not that many of us around. It sits next to my '37 Fordor. The roadster is the most reliable car I own. Don't Believe Everything You Think! Bill Wright
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| 1934 Ford | -- 06-08-2010 @ 3:25 PM |
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Patrick, Welcome to the Early Ford V8 Family. Your 34 Tudor is an icon of the Ford line. When new, it was sleek, beautiful, fast and reliable. You can make it that way again. My first one in 1972 was a standard 34 Tudor. Restored it our backyard and enjoyed wearing it out again for the next 26 years. In 1998 I sold it and have always missed it, but it needed to be redone and I had a 34 Phaeton and didn't need them both. After 6 years of Glidden Tours that we were cold & wet, we went back to a Fordor for touring. The Tudor did many tours too and a few Great American Races in it's sister, a Deluxe Tudor. Enjoy it and keep using it, it will reward you with years of fun, knowledge and pleasure. Pictured is the Standard 34 Tudor.
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| parrish | -- 06-09-2010 @ 8:02 PM |
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put the car into a family trust (of which you are both trustees) and avoid probate...
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