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O/T Need help finding value of collector car

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Greg C

11-26-2006 12:24:09




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Hey all, I've finally decided to part with my project car. I just don't see having time to work on it much for at least the next 10 years or so. It's a 1939 Ford Fordor Standard Sedan, I've looked at NADA, Gold Book, Hemmings, and such and I'm still a little unsure of the value. Most of these sources state the value to be in the $6000 to $8000 range. The engine is free, but currently not running, shouldn't take long to remedy that. Interior is trashed, previous owner let it sit outside with two windows out. The body and floor are all solid. Engine is NOT the original, but is a flathead V-8. If anyone has some knowledge about these vehicles, your help would be greatly appreciated.

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Greg C

11-27-2006 11:48:08




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to Greg C, 11-26-2006 12:24:09  
Thanks guys, I think I'll just have it appraised. I've had this car for 6 years now and it always gets put off. I've decided it's more important to make this farm a go right now than to build another hotrod. Besides, I'm enjoying farming as much as I used to enjoy building cars, crazy, huh? Does this mean I'm getting old?



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rustyj14

11-27-2006 13:20:48




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to Greg C, 11-27-2006 11:48:08  
Geez, my first car was a '39 Ford tudor sedan. Bought it when i got out of the Army, (WW II). The salesman saw me coming--the car blew the engine a couple months later. But it had juice brakes, a 100 h.p. replacement engine Cost: $200, installed! But i drove it until my Uncle Sam bought me a new car, a 1947 Pontiac tudor sedan. (All of the leg amputees were given a new car, sort of atonement, i guess.)

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Crem

11-26-2006 21:02:30




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to Greg C, 11-26-2006 12:24:09  
That is interesting as I also have a 1939 Ford Standard four door that needs restoring. The back doors are suicide doors. You don't see as many Standard models and it almost looks like a 1938 Deluxe. I really don't know the value as I have had mine since the sixties. Mine is still all original and runs great, but it would cost a lot to restore it to top notch. The original owner is still living and is in his nineties.

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ken in texas

11-26-2006 14:49:14




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to Greg C, 11-26-2006 12:24:09  
I don't want to discourage you ,but a 4 door sedan usually is not as collectable as a 2door or coupe or convertable.Check around maybe I'm wrong. Good luck , hope you strike it rich.



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rgvtx

11-26-2006 17:17:02




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to ken in texas, 11-26-2006 14:49:14  
Ken is correct, a four door is always worth substantially less than a two door. Funny thing though, back in the day when these were new you paid a premium for those extra doors. Go figure.
Just for the heckofit here are a couple more pictures of that gorgeous black 40 model tudor. The gentleman that owns it is in his early 80's and has owned it for many many years and he restored it himself long ago. He has a large collection of all different cars and trucks, quite a few of them he's owned since new. Nothing he owns is trailered, they are all driven including this one. And yes it has it's original flathead V8 and it sounds sooooo sweet.
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Bilko

11-26-2006 14:39:11




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to Greg C, 11-26-2006 12:24:09  
Greg,
One thing that I would do is look around your area for someone that can do a appraisal. It doesn"t cost a whole lot, and that way you can get a idea what it is worth. So you know what to ask and in the end don"t get taken to the cleaners. Hope this help"s Mike from MI



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rgvtx

11-26-2006 14:38:55




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 Re: O/T Need help finding value of collector car in reply to Greg C, 11-26-2006 12:24:09  
Greg,
Your off to a pretty good start but have you looked at Ebay yet? You didn't state where the car is located, and I can tell you that will always make a big difference in value. Just like tractors, it cost quite a bit to transfer a car, especially a non running car across the country.
When you looked at NADA I assume you used the lowest value it showed? If so, that price will still be too high as it's going to be for a running and driving automobile. Your does not sound like a parts car, but it also does not sound like a running driving vehicle.
Something that might help you, go to the Antique Automobile Club of American site at www.aaca.org and look for a chapter near you. If your lucky they will have a web page or a way to contact them and no doubt you will find someone that will not only be able to help you place a value on your car, but also may be very interested in your car. 39, 40 and 41 Fords are quite popular down here in South Texas so again location is important.
Here are some pictures of the same era Fords that I see almost weekly at our local car shows and get togethers. Maybe the pictures will encourage you to keep yours and finish it?
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