1937 Ford Roadster

[Ron Pilger]

Ahh...the age old question of what a car is worth. Ultimately, the market always makes the final decision on value. Here's my personal experience: when I'm buying a car that I really, really want the price is usually something like $45,000 or $50,000. I tend to consciously overlook minor inconsistencies or those inevitable shortcomings justifying to myself that these things can be fixed or it's no big deal, really. When i'm selling a car I know where every blemish is and where, in retrospect, i would would have put more time and effort into during the restoration. So i tend to underprice. Then, almost always, my buyer tends to over exaggerate flaws and finds ALL imperfections and typically offers a lowball price making me feel like they're doing me a massive favour just to take it off my hands. LOL!

Back to yours...37 Roadsters are for the most part non-existent. I own a nice 37 Cabriolet. Not perfect but very nice. I really enjoy the model. I simply never see another one. I also own a 34 Cabriolet. i'm just 5 foot 10 and under 190 pounds and I almost need a can-opener to get behind the wheel in the 34. Climbing into the 37 is a relative breeze. It's also much easier to drive: better steering, nicer ride, just more comfortable, overall. It's odd that so many people think of the 37's as ugly!
I can't help you determine realistic value. I would say, however, it would be a mighty hard car to replace if you let it good. As a friend of mine says: before with you part with any old Ford you'd better wake up in the morning hating that car for several weeks, every months, before you ever decide to put it up for sale!"

My best advice is to use it - use it lots! You have a beautiful 37. Color is wonderful and appropriate for the model.

[DavidG]

I'm tempted to conclude that those who think the '37s are ugly don't appreciate the art deco era.

[JSeery]

I'm with you Dave, I really like the art deco look! Love the 37 - 38s.

[motordr]

I saw quite a few 37’s at the Ford V8 meet in Sweden last July, predominantly cabriolets. All are beautiful!

[1931 flamingo]

I had a 37 coupe back in the 60's for a short while and it's only in the last few years that I've come to appreciate them. Possibly because prices on 39&40's ( had a 40 Deluxe coupe also) have gone up so much are we seeing more of them today. JMO
Paul in CT

[Digger]

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Hello Craig, love 37’s. What is your asking price? Thanks

[Gray]

Originally Posted by Digger

Hello Craig, love 37’s. What is your asking price? Thanks

Sorry, not for sale. It’s my dad’s car.


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[Seth Swoboda]

Gray, you have a beautiful '37 Ford. The '37 styling is one that I appreciate. Join the Early Ford V8 Club and bring your car to Dearborn in June. They'd love to have you and your car there.

[John Gibson]

I owned a 1937 Cabriolet from 1962 until 1992. It was a “Spring Car” as I found traces of a tourquoise blue paint in the rumble seat area which was one of several colors that were offered for the early 37’s. There were no defroster vents on the inside windshield mouldings and of course, no heater. I believe that it was a much better driving car than the 36 Phaeton I now have.
John

[Ford Freak]

Originally Posted by DavidG

I'm tempted to conclude that those who think the '37s are ugly don't appreciate the art deco era.

I agree ! Love the art deco look !! JMO........F F

[AnthonyG]

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