1932 Fordor V/8 value

[Farley's34]

An 85 year old customer of mine offered me his 32 fordor V/8 sedan. It has 40k original miles. The original sheetmetal is outstanding. It's as clean as can you'll find, no patching or welding, just an awesome body. The original interior is very nice other than a replacement carpet. It does need a headliner. It has a rebuilt 37 engine (1,500 miles) and the rest of the drivetrain is original. A very clean stock original 32. Is $25,000 a fair price ?

[deuce lover]

Yep

[DavidG]

Although you may have a bit of wait for the right customer to turn up at that price.

[34coupe]

Thiers 2 over on the HAMB for sale now for 19 and 20K no engines, check them out,

[Farley's34]

Not looking to flip it. It's hard to pass up such a great body. Lowered, steelies, and juice brakes would help it out.

[Lawson Cox]

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Originally Posted by Farley's34

Not looking to flip it. It's hard to pass up such a great body. Lowered, steelies, and juice brakes would help it out.

If you buy it, don't F--- it up by street rodding it. My 2¢

[jimTN]

sounds like about 5K too high but, if its what you want, go for it. Problem is they are not out there for 25 or 20. The butcher deals sans motor and so on are asking prices.

[Pat/Ohio]

A buddy of mine has a '32 Fordor (Restored) with a '32 V8 in it that is available for around $35K. It has been awarded a Dearborn Award from the Early Ford V8 Club. It is currently at a museum in Dearborn.

[VeryTangled]

Originally Posted by Farley's34

An 85 year old customer of mine offered me his 32 fordor V/8 sedan. It has 40k original miles. The original sheetmetal is outstanding. It's as clean as can you'll find, no patching or welding, just an awesome body. The original interior is very nice other than a replacement carpet. It does need a headliner. It has a rebuilt 37 engine (1,500 miles) and the rest of the drivetrain is original. A very clean stock original 32. Is $25,000 a fair price ?

Hi Farley's34, A fair price? Extremely tough question. Really the only answer is, does it make sense to you and your 85 year old customer?

A '32 Ford has always been one of the most desirable collector cars, as well as been one of the most desirable cars to hotrod, so it will always have impressive value, but it can only be original once, and after it is modified it's going to be hard to avoid getting under water with the budget.

If the interior and paint on this '32 are original, that's an instant award at the Early Ford V8 Club meets, although the style of cars in your album do seem to side to the lowered stance look.

There are easy fixes to mechanical brakes, I found that having the cross-shaft refurbished, rods straightened, and correctly adjusted mechanical brakes can be a workable system, especially when combined with defensive driving.

Just my opinion. If you decide to get the car I hope you have the best of luck with it.

-VT/JeffH

I just realized that if you get the '32, then you'll have to hunt down a '33 to fill your run of '32-'36's.

[34pickup]

Sounds like a fair price to me. There weren't a lot of 4 doors made as opposed to 2 doors that year.
And it will be worth even more than that next year and the year after.

[Farley's34]

I'll offer $18k and and keep my fingers crossed. He has the original 32 engine which the block has cracked. Hey, it's a 32 and it has never been welded on...

[Kahuna]

Here on the West Coast, that thing is worth every bit and more of $25K.

[bluestem]

About 18 months ago I had a chance to buy a Fordor 1932, stock, driver car for $13K. It wasn’t perfect, but pretty nice. I thought I had too many projects and walked away from it. I AM STILL KICKING MY BUTT OVER THIS LOSS!!!!!!!!!!! BUY IT. A fellow told me once that most of his regrets in life were for what he did NOT buy!!!

[CC33]

No way! I would run away from that deal, but send me his name and number... LOL. I would love to add that in my garage. But as previously mentioned, please don't butcher it. The car should be kept original IMO.

[Farley's34]

Being in the body shop business this car appeals to for two reasons, the body is soooo nice, and it's a V/8 32.

I value a car by asking myself this question - could I duplicate, or build one just like it for the same money ? The answer is NO in this case. I just thought I'd put it out there and get others advice. We shook hands on a deal today.

[Mike in AZ]

well, shoot.....congrats on your purchase....got pics???...lol....Mike

[jackson32]

I bet it would bring more than that on ebay

[alan]

just worked on a 32 that has been stored for some time, boy what a solid car and was a steal at $15,000, another $2500 to put it running was an easy decision. I would beleive that this car would bring $25,000, yeah I think it is a good deal, get the 32 engine also. saw one of those go for $3000 at hershey and with todays welding techniques it might be saved.

[Flowmeister]

Congrats!
Getting something that original and nice has certain value to it as well.
We will be seeing pictures soon right?

[Farley's34]

Pictures coming soon