| rlamar | -- 03-16-2010 @ 2:31 PM |
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I've found a rust-free 1937 Tudor humpback sedan that is probably in a 3+ (maybe even 2-) condition. However, the car has not been started in 10 years. Can someone help me out with a value range? I'm an English sports car guy and have no experience with older Fords. Thx.
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| Bill4d1merc | -- 03-16-2010 @ 3:38 PM |
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It's worth whatever you will pay for it. You can get some idea from http://www.nadaguides.com/ or you can look in Hemmings or other publications to see what other people are asking for similar makes and models. Bill This message was edited by Bill4d1merc on 3-16-10 @ 3:38 PM
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| lightflyer1 | -- 03-16-2010 @ 3:39 PM |
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It is very difficult to give a value without seeing the car. Posting a picture would help. NADA classics lists $7k to $17k. What is the asking price? With the economy like it is "sales" prices seem to be lower currently. Asking and sales price are usually not the same. This message was edited by lightflyer1 on 3-16-10 @ 3:40 PM
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| lightflyer1 | -- 03-16-2010 @ 3:40 PM |
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It is very difficult to give a value without seeing the car. Posting a picture would help. NADA classics lists $7k to $17k. What is the asking price? With the economy like it is "sales" prices seem to be lower currently.
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| trjford8 | -- 03-16-2010 @ 8:11 PM |
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The secret to buying an old Ford is to buy the best rust free sheetmetal you can find. Rust repair is very costly, so you want to avoid as much body work as possible. If you are looking at buying the car take someone with you who is familiar with body work and paint. A second opinion from and unbiased eye may save you a lot of money. A decent 37 sedan would be a fair buy at $8000-$10,000 in today's market.As others have said, photos would be a great help in determining the value. This message was edited by trjford8 on 3-16-10 @ 8:12 PM
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 03-17-2010 @ 7:50 AM |
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It all depends how much time you have to devote to the project,and MONEY. and how handy you are, and how old you are,and how your wife [ if you have one ] feels about you being in the garage every night, if you are 60 and over buy a restored car, that you can maintain and enjoy driving, that is my opinion 37RAGTOPMAN there is a Nice 37 CAR in Cars for Sale on this site, check it out,LOOKS LIKE A TURN KEY CAR,,,, but if you want something to do , go for it, if the price is right,
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| trjford8 | -- 03-17-2010 @ 7:58 PM |
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I agree with ragtopman. If you are over 60 and want to just have fun, buy one already restored.I have friends who are over 70 and they have several projects and say they will get to them one of these days. I'll never see them finished and in the mean time I'm driving my cars and having a great time. The average restoration, if done correctly, takes 3-4 years and $20,000+ to complete.
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