Hunting a 1940 Convertible 18-5671729

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Huntinga40

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I understand it is proper etiquette to introduce yourself prior to posting, so I'll say that I am a lifelong early ford enthusiast having owned a number of these wonderful automobiles in my 70 years on earth.

My first car was a 1940 Ford convertible that I bought and sold in Tennessee and for the last few years I've been interested in trying to locate that same car. I finally retired last year and I have the time to work on my cars!

If someone here owns or knows the whereabouts of this 40 convertible with the frame number of 18-5671729, I would very much like to talk to you. I know it's a shot in the dark. The last contact I had with the car was it was in the Knoxville Tn area. I welcome any help or suggestions. Thanks!
 
AnthonyG said:
You know any police officers? They should be able to do motor vehicle search if it's registered.
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I've tried this route with my wife's cousin who is an officer locally. he ran into problems running vins that are antique or even getting back information on antique plates! weird right?? worth a shot though.
 
AnthonyG said:
You know any police officers? They should be able to do motor vehicle search if it's registered.
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I've tried this route also trying to locate my first 40. A standard 4 door sedan. I asked a relative that's a cop and he said not only was it illegal for him to do it but he could loose his job.
 
AnthonyG said:
You know any police officers? They should be able to do motor vehicle search if it's registered.
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A police officer could get fired for that very thing. The records of DMV have privacy rules and officers can only access them for official business.
 
Police can run a registration check but they generally don't need a database for VINs since they are kept by the state that the vehicle is registered in (DMV). A title service can check a states database in the state they are located in but they have no jurisdiction in other states. A title service may not be able to give out any names or addresses though but they can tell you if it is registered in that state and possibly a general location such as what county it is in.
 
You might try posting the same request on the Early Ford V8 Club website. I don't need to check my 40 convertible as I am the first owner out of the family that bought it new but folks especially in Tennessee might look at their titles. Good luck!
 
Welcome to the 'Barn....don't know whether it's proper etiquette or not, but an introduction is appreciated....got any pics....we love pics...good luck with your search.....Mike
 
wow, several nice offers to sell me a 40 convertible. Nice looking cars at lower prices than I would have suspected. Are these cars declining in value? Opinions?
 
I think, in general,40 convertible prices have declined over the past years BUT the correctly and really top notch restored cars are still valuable. Keep in mind, the market for these cars is getting older and smaller too. Even the 1950's cars are experiencing declining prices. It has gotten to the point where it's cheaper to "buy one done" rather than restore one.
If you're being solicited to buy one, be sure and have it inspected, especially if it's being presented as 100% correct in every way. All depends on what you want. For instance, here's what may be a very good buy. But, don't buy anything without looking at it in person. People and photos have been known to "fib".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-Ford-d...ash=item2121f8d664:g:uqwAAOSw8w1X2i1T&vxp=mtr
 
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19Fordy said:
I think, in general,40 convertible prices have declined over the past years BUT the correctly and really top notch restored cars are still valuable. Keep in mind, the market for these cars is getting older and smaller too. Even the 1950's cars are experiencing declining prices. It has gotten to the point where it's cheaper to "buy one done" rather than restore one.
If you're being solicited to buy one, be sure and have it inspected, especially if it's being presented as 100% correct in every way. All depends on what you want. For instance, here's what may be a very good buy. But, don't buy anything without looking at it in person. People and photos have been known to "fib".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-Ford-d...ash=item2121f8d664:g:uqwAAOSw8w1X2i1T&vxp=mtr
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I have been wondering about Model A prices and should post this on that forum for an answer . Hemmings stated in their March issue that Model A are declining in value with more and more being made available and less and less in the market for one.This was in the auction results front section. Sure made me wonder because everytime I see one for sale either at a small local auction or individual sale they do not seem to be giving them away. I am not talking about the always rare Deluxe Phaetons but tudors and fordors. I saw an unrestored and in need of one tudor last with the Barn find label attached to it sell for almost as much as a restored one that went through auction couple months ago. I bet the restoration and parts market for Model A is slowing down. A local roadster I like very well a '31 Deluxe has been for sale for a good 10 years from the owners son's but price is still the same high twenties.
 
37 Coupe, I have noticed the same thing. When I see a Model A go up for sale locally the price is usually pretty hefty. Common tudors and fordors folks want to price as roadsters and pheatons. If I buy another Model A it will be a roadster or pheaton. I think the Model A would be more enjoyable as an open touring car.
 
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