The Ford Barn

vespaholic · 11-12-2015, 04:28 PM

1930 Model A Tudor
Restored +/- 20 years ago.
It's been sitting but runs.
Very cool patina which I really like.
I went over the body with a fine toothed comb. Very solid and looks to be all original sheet metal.

Here's what it needs according the the vintage car dealer that has it:
Carb Leaks fuel
Won't idle long without the choke pulled partially open
Low beams do not work
High beams do not work
Rear parking light does not work
Brake light does not work
Need Brake shoes all around
Needs emergency brake shoes
Needs Oil Change
No coolant in system
Needs new + battery cable
Vac wipers do not work.
Gas tank has a bunch of crap in it.
(It also needs tires but that's not part of the deal)

They want $4000 for the car.
They said they would fix everything listed for no less than $1500 to no more than $2000.

So all in I could have a running driving safe A for $6000 or less.

Is that a good price?

My time is a factor as I travel a lot on business, so having it running driving and stopping safely would be a plus.

I think it may be but I'd like a second, third…..20th opinion.

BTW: It does not have the original engine in it BUT, it does come with the original engine out of the car.

Thanks in advance.

PS: They already put a new battery in it.

11-12-2015, 04:28 PM	#1
vespaholic Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Radnor, PA - 15 Miles West of Philly Posts: 99	Purchase Advise: 1930 Model A Tudor 1930 Model A Tudor Restored +/- 20 years ago. It's been sitting but runs. Very cool patina which I really like. I went over the body with a fine toothed comb. Very solid and looks to be all original sheet metal. Here's what it needs according the the vintage car dealer that has it: Carb Leaks fuel Won't idle long without the choke pulled partially open Low beams do not work High beams do not work Rear parking light does not work Brake light does not work Need Brake shoes all around Needs emergency brake shoes Needs Oil Change No coolant in system Needs new + battery cable Vac wipers do not work. Gas tank has a bunch of crap in it. (It also needs tires but that's not part of the deal) They want $4000 for the car. They said they would fix everything listed for no less than $1500 to no more than $2000. So all in I could have a running driving safe A for $6000 or less. Is that a good price? My time is a factor as I travel a lot on business, so having it running driving and stopping safely would be a plus. I think it may be but I'd like a second, third…..20th opinion. BTW: It does not have the original engine in it BUT, it does come with the original engine out of the car. Thanks in advance. PS: They already put a new battery in it.