| Knoggin | -- 03-27-2013 @ 5:53 PM |
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I was looking to buy this car and the owner wants $71K which I thought was not realistic in today's market. Am I being a tight wad? If anyone is interested I'll pass along the info via PM. It's not my car and I have no interest in the sale other than passing it along. https://photos-6.dropbox.com/t/0/AAAEGE_m9sDKeOj7t3hXoE-UKVdK-lYvaY6toK2FAlhkhw/10/110134207/jpeg/32x32/3/1364436000/0/2/2013-02-12%2014.12.02.jpg/g6RK6Oxv74BrGI0jstvaQdqU4Rngr3lll2ggBA6CrkM?size=1024x768
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| ford38v8 | -- 03-27-2013 @ 6:28 PM |
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The first rule of buying a collector car is to do your research on exactly what is being offered for sale. The car you picture is neither a 1939, nor is it a convertible. It is a 1936 Ford Roadster, looks to be a quality restoration with correct optional radio and accessory spider hubcaps. The cost today of doing such a restoration is comparable to the asking price, which is common practice for a car fresh on the market. Actual value is in the eye of the beholder, and it is not unheard of for an asking price to be paid unquestionably by a willing buyer. A 1936 Ford Roadster is, by the way, a low production model, fairly scarce on today's market at any price, and is at the same time a very desirable car. I wish it was mine, and I wish the owner would give me a sales commission, 'cause I deserve one, don't you think ? Alan
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| Knoggin | -- 03-27-2013 @ 8:31 PM |
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Alan you do deserve a sales commission. Thanks for the clarification, I know Packards pretty well but not pre-war Fords obviously. I saw where a 36 Ford roadster sold in 2012 through RM auctions for $181K!! Wow, the car pictured is super nice and in I would say a strong #2 condition.
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| supereal | -- 03-28-2013 @ 10:27 AM |
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Sounds like someone is on a fishing expedition. I have a friend who is offering a fully restored '40 Ford convertible for $48,000 or best offer, about half of the asking price of the car you describe. It has all the "bells and whistles", and is claimed to have only 22,000 miles. Don't be swayed by the auction numbers. My friend Alan is, as usual, offering good advice. This message was edited by supereal on 3-28-13 @ 10:27 AM
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| juergen | -- 03-28-2013 @ 2:17 PM |
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I always like to look at "completed listings" on ebay to see what is going on. I looked for 1936 Ford convertibles and roadsters. There were no roadsters, and only one convertible coupe and one convertible sedan (ready to drive -- not parts cars in need of restoration). Both were listed with starting prices under $40K and both had no offers.
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| TomO | -- 03-30-2013 @ 8:42 AM |
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E-Bay is not a good source for antique car prices. The audience is limited and few people will bid on a car that they cannot inspect. Auction prices are a better indicator, but you must be aware of the limitations. Some cars receive high bids due to the reputation of the restorer, the condition of the car at auction may not be accurately described, the audience at the auction may not be correct for the best price in the car or there may be 2 people that get carried away with their desires. There were several bidders on the Dingman Roadster and all of his cars sold for more than the normal high price for a 36 Roadster. Here is a link to a site that gives the average sold price for the different body styles and shows which auction results are included. http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?carID=7512&i=8&bsID=15577 Tom
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