| BigBlockFord | -- 05-15-2011 @ 2:37 AM |
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How would the original sales invoice affect the value of the old Ford? I have mine from 1933.
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| kubes40 | -- 05-15-2011 @ 6:39 AM |
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In my opinion, having the original invoice may add a bit of value to your vehicle. It certainly adds interest. As you know, most of us enjoy the history of our vehicles. that being said, anytime a piece of that history can be documented makes the vehicle stand out a bit more than one without documentation. How much? Anyone's guess. One of my '40s has nearly all the receipts, etc. from nearly all of its life. That includes the original order (from the dealer) as well as the Western-Union Telegram advising the car is ready for pickup in Dearborn. I have displayed these on occasion and most guys find them amazing. That 'amazement' tells me they add to the value. Still, the question remains, "How much"?
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| BigBlockFord | -- 05-15-2011 @ 7:44 AM |
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I agree with you. You have some very interesting documentation there as well. I don't really care if it adds to the value, it is just great to display it with the car. I still have my Dads original sales invoice for his 50's Ford station wagon.
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| BigBlockFord | -- 05-27-2011 @ 4:01 AM |
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The original sales invoice states the following, "Model 40 De Luxe Fordor, including 2 nickel bumpers, spare tire & tube. $735.75. Were the original bumpers nickel finish, not chrome?
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| ford38v8 | -- 05-27-2011 @ 11:04 AM |
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Bigblock, your invoice may reflect the preference of the buyer, or just to satisfy his concerns. In fact, the standard finish was what is sometimes called "Triple Chrome", in which the steel is copper plated, then nickel, and finally chrome, in that order, with smoothing and buffing in between. If in fact his bumper was not chrome plated, he should have saved a couple of bucks! Alan
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