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39 Phaeton value
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trjford8 |
04-02-2010 @ 9:59 AM
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Carguy, it's definitely a 4 door convertible sedan. It looks like it might be in Pennsylvania due to the license plates. The owner has posted an ad on this site in the classifieds. You might e-mail him if you are interested. These are a fairly low production car.It was the last year for a Ford four door convertible and the V-8 Album puts production at 3561 cars.
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carguy |
04-02-2010 @ 8:54 AM
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Where is the car located? Is it truly a 4 door? I can't see that from any of the photos. This looks like a good car to just fix up and drive.
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1934 Ford |
03-30-2010 @ 4:29 PM
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Great Thread. The owner found out what he had, a Convertible Sedan. The value was determined. $12,500 + The car s now For Sale. I hope whoever buys it (I hope not just to re-sell) keeps us posted on whether it becomes a driver/beater, as is, before it's blown apart and made to expensive or pretty to drive. I love cars in that condition that are drivers.
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37 Coupe |
03-30-2010 @ 12:18 PM
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I'll buy the heater!
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S281 SC |
03-30-2010 @ 9:36 AM
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thanks for all your feed back! Anybody interested? I will be posting it in the classifieds if anyone is interested. Thanks again!
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TomO |
03-30-2010 @ 7:31 AM
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Edmunds lists a low retail value as $26,000. This is for a presentable driver. Since this car has not run in many years and the paint is very thin in spots, I would guess at a 12,000-15,000 price range.
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03-30-2010 @ 7:13 AM
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Heck I would buy it just for the hot water heater in it! That is an original Ford hot water heater for 39 ,don't let an original good looking car as this get away,it is a time capsule. Engine is a 46-48 59AB,I think if I had the opportunity to buy such a car and floors were not to bad I would try to get engine running and brakes gone over and back to 1957,plenty of restored ones out there for the low production number.
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roadster36 |
03-29-2010 @ 11:53 PM
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Thanks for posting the photo's. I have a '39 convert. sedan as well and your photo's reminded me of a lot of the work I had to do on mine. The floors in mine were thin in spots so I replaced all of them. My tailpan and tool tray were weak as well so they were also replaced. The frame on mine was tweaked so it too needed to be replaced. My attempt at building a "driver" went by the wayside at almost each step along the way. I found it was better to "do it right" since these cars are relatively rare. Keep in mind that these were one of the most detailed cars that Ford built and replacing the interior will be one of the most significant parts of any restoration effort.I don't see these cars commanding the same $$ as the convertible coupes and feel if I break even on my investment I will be lucky. The car came out nice but it was a huge investment of time and money. If your car has some family significance to you and you can afford it, I say restore it. There are very nice "driver's" on e-bay without many of the issues yours has in the 25,000-30,000 range. I have looked at several in similar condition to yours in the 12,500.00 range. Ford only made 3,561 of them so you have a rare car indeed. Good luck.
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S281 SC |
03-29-2010 @ 7:16 PM
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Finally got the photobucket done. The pictures aren't that great due to the garage the car is in. I'm basically looking to see what this thing is worth in its condition. http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/9saleen2/39%20ford/
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SteveC |
03-29-2010 @ 2:25 PM
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That car looks like it would clean up. New top of course but if the interior isn't tattered I'd leave it alone. Looking forward to more photos.
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