Anyone Know About This Car?

[Greg Jones]

I saw this and said, WOW. Anyone know anything about this car? I'm not going to buy it, unfortunately as I am car poor already, but is this an original condition car? Obviously needs some work, but still.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-M...oAAOSwWuldFAH0

[Greg Jones]

I re-read the description, they call it an older restoration. Even so......

[noboD]

That's too cheap.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Also for sale on our swap page...

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265520

Seems like a give away price. I'm surprised it is still for sale.

[dpson]

Also on Maine Craigslist:https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/y...921200767.html

[Keith True]

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I had serious thoughts of buying that car.I sold my Roadster and my Tudor,and I bought a 35 3 window coupe I've been looking at for 40 years.I thought about buying it anyway,but I am trying to thin the herd,not grow it.If it was a steelback I would most likely would buy it anyway.I really don't care much for puffy top cars.As I understand it the car was restored about 60 years ago,and that's right up my alley.I didn't know the car was on ebay,I never look there.I've been told the roadster I sold has been sold on there lately.

[77Birdman]

Looks like a really nice car. If I were currently in the market I may be tempted. But, for the purchase price plus another $20k for the resto you would be close money to buying a finished one.

[katy]

It would be nice if'n they put the location in the epay advert.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by katy

It would be nice if'n they put the location in the epay advert.

It says Yarmouth, Maine

[Steve in Denver]

Don't buy it unless you can give them cash in hand. Too cheap may mean a scam. There is a scam out there, "husband died, have to sell cheap, send $ to a po box in dallas".
You or someone you know needs to see the car in person. No excuses like I work too much.

[Keith True]

The car exists.The owner is a poster on here.i think it's realistic for what it is and needs.I'll bet he's sitting back having a chuckle over others jibber jabbering about his car.I knew the car from other sources,I haven't looked at it on ebay.

[mike657894]

How many vickys were made? does having the original engine raise price on these cars? what are all the benefits of diamond block? I have one and have noticed the fly wheel housing is locating pinned to the block, there are hardened exhaust seats, and a b cam. Any other things im missing?

[Dick Steinkamp]

Originally Posted by 77Birdman

Looks like a really nice car. If I were currently in the market I may be tempted. But, for the purchase price plus another $20k for the resto you would be close money to buying a finished one.

They don't all HAVE to be restored. I'd put the fenders back on, make sure it is safe mechanically, and drive it. But that's just me. Check out my avatar )

If a car like this (or the other one posted in this thread) can be bought for $10-11k, the bottom has truly dropped out of the Model A market. . They are among the rarest and most beautiful Model As.

[jb-ob]

Nice or not, I'm always suspicious when a seller is either too incompetent to take decent photos or too cheap to hire the 13 year old next door to take them. Cars pictured in shadows are the first 'red flag'.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Originally Posted by jb-ob

Nice or not, I'm always suspicious when a seller is either too incompetent to take decent photos or too cheap to hire the 13 year old next door to take them. Cars pictured in shadows are the first 'red flag'.

The best deals I have gotten on cars have been those poorly photographed and/or from poorly written ads. Most potential buyers don't give them a second glance for reasons similar to what you state.

The seller being incompetent with a camera or with words doesn't mean the car is crap. Often I'm the only one that that shows up and the seller is ready to deal on a truly nice car.

[ronn]

so no front fenders and it doesnt even run and many of you think this is cheap?


who wants to bet it doesnt even sell???????????????

[jb-ob]

Dick,


Lets keep that strategy to ourselves..........

[Joop]

Ronn

The ad states engine does run!

[Greg Jones]

It will sell. I just regret timing is bad for me to buy it. Body alone is worth the price if as described. Yeah the interior may reek etc. still hard to get into such a rare model at that price point.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Originally Posted by jb-ob

dick,


lets keep that strategy to ourselves..........

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