Getting ready to sell '25 coupe

[RT]

Hello out there,

I am a devoted Grandson who has been enlisted by my Grandpa to help him sell his 1926-27 coupe.

I've come to consult the collective knowledge of those kind enough to respond, and ask what the best way is to go about listing this vehicle for him.

Essentially I need to know what sort of information I should ascertain about the vehicle in order to give the clearest representation to those that might be interested.

The extent of my knowledge of the car:

•1926-27 Doctors Coupe thanks guys
•Been under a cover in an enclosed, airtight barn for 20 years.
•Grandpa is the 2nd owner,but he bought it "a real long time ago"

[jackdaron]

First,get the year right.It appears to be a 26-27 coupe to me. Wash it,and take lots of pictures,of rear end,under carriage,and engine.Also lnclude interier as this is one of the most expensive things to replace. Does it run? If not ,try to get some help and get it running.Check engine number on water inlet on side of block and the see if frame number just below passenger door matches it.

[Carter]

Not a T expert by any means, but that appears to be a 1926 or 1927 coupe.

EDIT: too slow, someone beat me to it. Frame, i believe, may or may not be stamped. Check engine number to see if it may be original engine to car, go from there.

[RT]

Really helpful, I've adjusted the year.

keep it coming!

[chiliman]

I believe 27 was the first year for wire wheels if that helps

[RT]

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At this point everything helps. My depth of knowledge is limited in cars beyond 1950 and I really want to make sure that gramps' gets a fair deal for what he has.

Also selling the 1931 Deluxe Tudor 55B if anyone has any pertinent info.

[redmodelt]

I would leave off anything like;
•1926-27 Doctors Coupe; Esp do not use the term Doctors Coupe (no such car in the Ford line), unless it was owned by a doctor.
•Been under a cover in an enclosed, airtight barn for 20 years; unless it was hermetical sealed in an air tight bubble there is no such thing as air tight. Call it dry enclosed building.
and devoted grandson (leave off the devoted part).

Next; if it or the A has a title in his name it's a good point to bring up selling.
If it has a title then you should be able to pinpoint the year if it matches the frame and/or engine number.

http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/sernos.htm

As with this one or the Model A, take good photos of it outside and clean them up a little.
Do some research on what car similar are selling for, ebay is a good place. Go to advance and see what the selling price is not the asking price.

From the Ford Model T Club of America encyclopedia;
1926 2800A1 291J Front 30x3-1/2 Non-demountable (1926) 2800I 291H Front 21” Balloon, black (1925-1927) 2800J 291I Front 21” Balloon, natural (1925-1927) 2814F2 7698H Rear 30x3-1/2 Non-demountable (1926) 2814N2 2815J Rear 21” Balloon, black (1926-1927) 2814P2 2815M Rear 21” Balloon, natural (1926-1927) 2881 2846 Front/Rear, 21” Wire (1926-1927) Early production continued the options available in 1925 but the 30 x 3-1/2 (all around) demountable wheels became standard after a short time, then the 21” wheels with demountable rims became standard. 21” wood wheels were the same as 1925 except for the 11” rear brake drums. Wire wheels, introduced in January 1926 in black only at first, then in several colors, became optional. These used the same 21” tires as the wooden balloon wheels. New hub caps, nickel-plated steel, were used with the wire wheels. 1927 Standard wheels were the 21” demountables, with the wire wheels an option. Wire wheels became standard equipment in the last production on closed cars beginning in late 1926. Black was the supplied color; other colors were special order or dealer-installed options.

[RT]

Thanks redmodelt, all of the information I have provided in the description is second-hand so it helps to have the technical aspects of selling these types of car.

I think the T lacks a lot of the interior, due to a theft that occured in the 90's. I assume that it will need to be sold as a project car or for parts. Which do you guys think is more profitable?

[Dick Webber]

Looks like a good solid restorable or just a good fun "as is" car

[700rpm]

Don't wash it!

[trulyvintage]

No offense ....

Why isn't the Grandson doing this ...




Jim

[RT]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

No offense ....
Why isn't the Grandson doing this ...

The grandson is doing this.

[RT]

It needs a dusting for sure, water will not be a part of this.
Perhaps a small amount of alcohol... for the grime of course!