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old31 · 04-15-2023, 01:30 PM

If a 35 Ford Cabriolet and a 35 Ford Phaeton are for sale, and both are the same color, and the same restoration quality, the same options, which one is worth more?

deuce lover · 04-15-2023, 01:45 PM

Cabriolet IMO

Zeke3 · 04-15-2023, 01:54 PM

How tall are you? The front seat does not adjust on the phaeton and if you are much over 5’8” tall, it may be a little tight for you. The cabriolet has roll up windows, so it is going to be a little more weather tight than the phaeton. How many passengers do you want to share the experience with? I would prefer the cabriolet with rumble seat over a phaeton. Either one is going to give the rear seat passengers a windy experience.

TJ · 04-15-2023, 03:21 PM

The cabriolet would be my choice. In my opinion phaetons are basically parade cars.

Karl Wescott · 04-15-2023, 03:42 PM

What spins your spurs... imho

Phaeton story... Street rod / pre rat rod with nice modernized chassis and rough unrestored body. No top. Two couples on an Americruze with us through Yellowstone National Park. Lots of blankets to keep everyone cozy... especially the two in the back seat. In Yellowstone the rule is you share the road. In this case with a herd of Bison crossing alongside the phaeton. With a big bull. Did I say big. I meant BIG. So as they pass (peacefully I might add) the group in the phaeton gets to do a close up undercarriage inspection of the "king of the prairie"!

Kube · 04-15-2023, 04:33 PM

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Actual sale prices in the past few years clearly indicate the cabriolet is worth more than the phaeton.
Sadly, both models have taken big hits recently.
I have seen a few VERY nice cabriolets offered in the low 30's, high 20's in the past few years.

04-15-2023, 01:30 PM	#1
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,103	35 Ford Cabriolet vs 35 Ford Phaeton pricing If a 35 Ford Cabriolet and a 35 Ford Phaeton are for sale, and both are the same color, and the same restoration quality, the same options, which one is worth more?

04-15-2023, 01:45 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: 35 Ford Cabriolet vs 35 Ford Phaeton pricing Cabriolet IMO

04-15-2023, 01:54 PM	#3
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 35 Ford Cabriolet vs 35 Ford Phaeton pricing How tall are you? The front seat does not adjust on the phaeton and if you are much over 5’8” tall, it may be a little tight for you. The cabriolet has roll up windows, so it is going to be a little more weather tight than the phaeton. How many passengers do you want to share the experience with? I would prefer the cabriolet with rumble seat over a phaeton. Either one is going to give the rear seat passengers a windy experience.

04-15-2023, 03:21 PM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 35 Ford Cabriolet vs 35 Ford Phaeton pricing The cabriolet would be my choice. In my opinion phaetons are basically parade cars.

04-15-2023, 03:42 PM	#5
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289	Re: 35 Ford Cabriolet vs 35 Ford Phaeton pricing What spins your spurs... imho Phaeton story... Street rod / pre rat rod with nice modernized chassis and rough unrestored body. No top. Two couples on an Americruze with us through Yellowstone National Park. Lots of blankets to keep everyone cozy... especially the two in the back seat. In Yellowstone the rule is you share the road. In this case with a herd of Bison crossing alongside the phaeton. With a big bull. Did I say big. I meant BIG. So as they pass (peacefully I might add) the group in the phaeton gets to do a close up undercarriage inspection of the "king of the prairie"!

04-15-2023, 04:33 PM	#6
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: 35 Ford Cabriolet vs 35 Ford Phaeton pricing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Actual sale prices in the past few years clearly indicate the cabriolet is worth more than the phaeton. Sadly, both models have taken big hits recently. I have seen a few VERY nice cabriolets offered in the low 30's, high 20's in the past few years. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".