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I plotted the prices on Bring a Trailer for stock Model A's and did a linear fit. The general trend is gradually up. They are still mostly affordable compared to other antique cars. Model T's are lower cost except for the early brass ones. Of course the rarity or desirability will effect the selling price. The current inflation situation will raise the prices. Hot rods seem to command a higher price.

New Model A owners are asking questions on the Barn about how to shift the car. So I think there is a market for people who are new to Model A's. After all, how many people are still around that bought a new Model A? None.
 
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the current inflation situation will raise the prices.......


as with all things, so are model A prices really going up?

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I got my first A in 1968,when I was 12.(I still drive it) The one constant I've heard since then has been people saying,they're down.Prices are down.Owners are dying off,with no one to replace them.Over 50 years ago and I haven't seen it happen yet.Dips and bumps,yes,but nothing lasting.I've only sold a few A's that I've owned,maybe a dozen,but have sold quite a few for others.I tell the owners,pick if you want to sell it fast,or get all the money.An A does take time to sell,you will get a couple dozen lowballers,and wishful thinkers.
 
Economics is primarily based on supply and demand.
The supply of our beloved Model As is rather static…mostly they’re out there.
Due to the “interested group” aging….demand going down.
Thus, I don’t see prices going up that much in the future. Couple that with inflation, which is actually devaluation of dollar, where does that leave prices? I not optimistic..
 
For a Model A aficionado, the two door phaeton is very desirable. I suspect that may have something to do with the price it brought. In terms of demographics, all that has been stated is true, but it never ceases to amaze me how much attention I attract when I drive my car. Our cars are crowdpleasers and there must be a few potential owners among the those people. Something else I have noticed is that there are a lot of serious bike riders where I live and almost all of them give me a wave or thumbs up. when I drive by.
 
as is the a400 mh, but 2 were given away on BAT about 18 months ago.

very hard to tell with the public. I know I could trailer a Mercer or Bugatti in NJ and the most I would expect is a stoic look. Guess it is a regional thing.......
 
Prices rose during the pandemic but are now trending back down. This is the Hagerty valuation chart for a '30 Tudor.
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Alex, noticing the difference between a #1 and a #2, it doesnt make much sense.

of course stats are only as good as the input. I would think a #1 should be closer to 40k plus........ I know it takes far more time effort and $ to go from a 2 to a 1.
 
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I plotted the prices on Bring a Trailer for stock Model A's and did a linear fit. The general trend is gradually up. They are still mostly affordable compared to other antique cars. Model T's are lower cost except for the early brass ones. Of course the rarity or desirability will effect the selling price. The current inflation situation will raise the prices. Hot rods seem to command a higher price.

New Model A owners are asking questions on the Barn about how to shift the car. So I think there is a market for people who are new to Model A's. After all, how many people are still around that bought a new Model A? None.
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Plot the sales of Early V8 Fords. To get a more accurate feel you need to look at cars that are completely stock, no hot rods, open cars vs closed, tudors vs fordors and pickups seperatley. I'd bet the pickup trend is hot.
 
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