The Ford Barn

Scott H · 06-09-2012, 07:01 PM

I'm doing a brain check-up.
Saw this car on Ebay. Dusty old barn find that needs absolutely everything as described in his auction.

Starting bid is $35,000

I'm thinking that's about what the car is worth AFTER its fully restored.
Am I way off base?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...d#ht_899wt_589

flatjack9 · 06-09-2012, 07:12 PM

I'd say you are on the right base.

ford38v8 · 06-09-2012, 07:15 PM

Scott, That's an amazing car that needs nothing but a new owner! Anyone considering a restoration to that car should be shot. Are you way off base? Double the starting bid for that beauty!

Scott H · 06-09-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Scott, That's an amazing car that needs nothing but a new owner! Anyone considering a restoration to that car should be shot. Are you way off base? Double the starting bid for that beauty!

You know on second thought Alan, maybe you're right!
So what if the engine is stuck, the fan rubbed thru the radiator and the upholstery is shot! I have half a mind to fly in and drive it home!

Then again, I'd have to have only half a mind to even consider it!

Shadetree · 06-09-2012, 07:40 PM

Not many around like this! A true survivor. Get it running, clean it up and be the envy at any car gathering!

Fe26 · 06-09-2012, 07:43 PM

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IMHO the best way to approach this is to just do what's needed mechanically plus cover the seats and whatever else absolutley needs to be done. Leave the rest in it's original state.

This car is a fantastic example of a original unmolested car, it will only be this way once, unique. Once it's restored it'll just be another nice example of a restored '32'. Just like that one over there (pointing) and that one there, and that one, and that one...

charles in east texas · 06-09-2012, 07:49 PM

About all I would do with the car is wash it and get it running. One of a kind.
Would never consider restoring it!
Charles

Scott H · 06-09-2012, 07:57 PM

Okay, so don't restore it, just use it "as is" with the obvious fixes to get it road-worthy...

is it worth $35,000 as a starting bid?

ford38v8 · 06-09-2012, 08:35 PM

That and more.

Andy · 06-09-2012, 09:00 PM

I think that is missing a lot of expensive engine parts. The pan and the exhaust manifolds are later. That usually indicates a later block. I think the distributer and coil are later as well. The fuel pump is later and the manifold is cut. Just saying.

V8COOPMAN · 06-09-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles in east texas

About all I would do with the car is wash it and get it running. One of a kind.
Would never consider restoring it!
Charles

I wouldn't let a hose within a mile of that jewel. That "natural DIRT" has to add at least 10 BIG to the "originality" / barn-kept value. DD

FL&WVMIKE · 06-09-2012, 10:15 PM

Scott H. .........................
That looks like a great car !
But, I do think it's a bit overpriced. I'd love to have it, but not at 35K.
MIKE

1931 flamingo · 06-09-2012, 10:40 PM

Nice, but not 35K nice. JMO
Paul in CT

Randy · 06-09-2012, 11:15 PM

It's real simple...it's worth that if someone bids that for it and if noone does, then it's not, but the owner might think he'll keep it before he sells it for any less, if so then it's worth whatever he turns down to him.

WRA · 06-10-2012, 05:23 AM

Is it just me or are the pics kind of small. They only enlarge to about 5x5 on screen. Quality, crystal clear pics are a must, considering the opening bid. I would suggest professional digital photos, then see who has the deep pockets.

Very cool car, one of a kind to be sure.

Brendan · 06-10-2012, 07:33 AM

some bonehead will probably put a chebby in it!

Brendan · 06-10-2012, 07:34 AM

i would love to have it, i would just clean it up and some new tires and get it road worthy

jim1932 · 06-10-2012, 08:14 AM

Of course maybe the price is so high so it won't sell on ebay... notice he has his phone number in there....

37 Coupe · 06-10-2012, 08:57 AM

Save your money ,buy a nice 30-31 Model A . Far as I am concerned that is all most 32's are, especially B models,expensive Model A's.

Krylon32 · 06-10-2012, 09:25 AM

I'm of the opinion that the car is about 10/12 grand over priced?????????????

06-09-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
Scott H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheaton, IL (west chicago) Posts: 558	Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? I'm doing a brain check-up. Saw this car on Ebay. Dusty old barn find that needs absolutely everything as described in his auction. Starting bid is $35,000 I'm thinking that's about what the car is worth AFTER its fully restored. Am I way off base? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...d#ht_899wt_589 __________________ 36 1/2 ton pickup on 38 car frame with 1940 v8 24 stud

06-09-2012, 07:12 PM	#2
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? I'd say you are on the right base.

06-09-2012, 07:15 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Scott, That's an amazing car that needs nothing but a new owner! Anyone considering a restoration to that car should be shot. Are you way off base? Double the starting bid for that beauty! __________________ Alan

06-09-2012, 07:40 PM	#5
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Not many around like this! A true survivor. Get it running, clean it up and be the envy at any car gathering! __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

06-09-2012, 07:43 PM	#6
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) IMHO the best way to approach this is to just do what's needed mechanically plus cover the seats and whatever else absolutley needs to be done. Leave the rest in it's original state. This car is a fantastic example of a original unmolested car, it will only be this way once, unique. Once it's restored it'll just be another nice example of a restored '32'. Just like that one over there (pointing) and that one there, and that one, and that one...

06-09-2012, 07:49 PM	#7
charles in east texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winnsboro, Texas Posts: 463	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? About all I would do with the car is wash it and get it running. One of a kind. Would never consider restoring it! Charles

06-09-2012, 07:57 PM	#8
Scott H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheaton, IL (west chicago) Posts: 558	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Okay, so don't restore it, just use it "as is" with the obvious fixes to get it road-worthy... is it worth $35,000 as a starting bid? __________________ 36 1/2 ton pickup on 38 car frame with 1940 v8 24 stud

06-09-2012, 08:35 PM	#9
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? That and more. __________________ Alan

06-09-2012, 09:00 PM	#10
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? I think that is missing a lot of expensive engine parts. The pan and the exhaust manifolds are later. That usually indicates a later block. I think the distributer and coil are later as well. The fuel pump is later and the manifold is cut. Just saying.

06-09-2012, 10:15 PM	#12
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Scott H. ......................... That looks like a great car ! But, I do think it's a bit overpriced. I'd love to have it, but not at 35K. MIKE

06-09-2012, 10:40 PM	#13
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Nice, but not 35K nice. JMO Paul in CT

06-09-2012, 11:15 PM	#14
Randy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 696	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? It's real simple...it's worth that if someone bids that for it and if noone does, then it's not, but the owner might think he'll keep it before he sells it for any less, if so then it's worth whatever he turns down to him. Last edited by Randy; 06-10-2012 at 08:34 AM.

06-10-2012, 05:23 AM	#15
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 379	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Is it just me or are the pics kind of small. They only enlarge to about 5x5 on screen. Quality, crystal clear pics are a must, considering the opening bid. I would suggest professional digital photos, then see who has the deep pockets. Very cool car, one of a kind to be sure.

06-10-2012, 07:33 AM	#16
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,904	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? some bonehead will probably put a chebby in it! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

06-10-2012, 07:34 AM	#17
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,904	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? i would love to have it, i would just clean it up and some new tires and get it road worthy __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

06-10-2012, 08:14 AM	#18
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,785	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Of course maybe the price is so high so it won't sell on ebay... notice he has his phone number in there....

06-10-2012, 08:57 AM	#19
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? Save your money ,buy a nice 30-31 Model A . Far as I am concerned that is all most 32's are, especially B models,expensive Model A's. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

06-10-2012, 09:25 AM	#20
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto? I'm of the opinion that the car is about 10/12 grand over priced?????????????