1935 Tudor

[Coneross-A]

I am fairly new to the Barn, and have been primarily in the Model A forum. I bought a 1929 Model A Fordor last year. However. I have come across a 1935 Tudor Slantback that has caught my eye. I was hoping for thoughts on reasonable price range for the car in the picture. Stock 221 Flathead V-8, 3 speed (Assuming decent running engine, good driver, clean interior.)

I really like this car, but I don't want to pay more than it's worth, and...I have a bad habit of making goo goo eyes at things I don't need.

Any input would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

It looks very nice, but on the basis of seeing only one picture of a car like that, it is vertually impossible to advise someone accurately on its value. To really appraise the actual value, someone with restoration experience and knowledge of that perticular year, body style, etc., would need to climb through, under and over that car to answer your question on "what's it worth". If you are, or know someone who is, a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club, you might want to take a look through their Roster and check with some folks who may live near where this car is located, own a '35 tudor FB sedan, and would be willing to go look at this car for you.

 

[JSeery]

At the very least additional photos would be helpful. Interior, engine compartment, etc. And a few details on the car, original style motor, transmission & driveline? Recent rebuild and by who? That sort of thing.

 

[Coneross-A]

A few more pictures below....I understand that it's difficult to assess value of a car without actually seeing it. Just wondering what a reasonable price range might be assuming car is in good condition with original parts, etc.
Owner indicated that steering box needs work. He is asking 18,500. doesn't seem excessive, but I know very little about the market for these cars.

 

[Frank Miller]

This is a more desirable body style looks wise but some like the trunk for touring. Just fom the pics, you're not going to get a car to this level for that price. If the steering box needs work then plan on mechanical repairs as you drive it. Does it have an original motor or later one? Any overheating issues? Check for oil leaks and excessive brake travel if it still has mechanical brakes.

 

[TJ]

The price does not seem unreasonable but here is my advice. Do not buy sight unseen. Also if you are not familiar with early Ford V-8's take someone with you who is familiar with them and both of you look at the car. A second set of eyes will see a lot more than you will.

 

[Mike in AZ]

nice looking car....price seems reasonable....you can look at epay to find similar and see what the prices are...Hemming's also....good luck and start making goo goo eyes.....you need it...lol...good luck...Mike

 

[19Fordy]

Here's the same car for sale with a few more photos.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ford/tudor/1800804.html

 

[mhsprecher]

This is what happens: you get one car and then you want another one. �� Looks nice from the pics, but none of interior, engine or undercarriage. Always offer less. ��

 

[V8COOPMAN]

Always offer less. ��

You've gotta know that when it's for sale by "one of those places" that there's absolutely plenty left "on the bone" to adjust the price. Frankly, I'd be shy to bye anything from one of "these places". This one is seemingly priced SO reasonably that I would be very leery of what is not seen. DD

 

[39topless]

Can you work a trade for your A ?

 

[DavidG]

In today's market, I'm not sure that I agree that it is reasonably priced. For sure you could not buy an un-restored one and bring it up to the evident (but to be proven) condition of this one, but that's not especially relevant to the decision. Thirty-fives have never been at the head of the 'thirties class price wise nor even close. (I have nothing against them as I've had four of them over the years, but facts are facts.)

I find the lack of interior, engine compartment, and undercarriage photos to be a serious shortcoming of the advertisement of the car. Take along a knowledgeable friend as advised above and certainly don't buy it without an on-site inspection as also advised above.

Assuming that it proves to equal to its appearance in the photo, I suggest that your initial offer be no more than $14K. You may not get immediate agreement to your offer, but at $18K it will likely still be for sale three months from now and with each passing month the seller's thinking will be progressively headed in the direction of your offer.

 

[FrankWest]

It is a very nice car, but be careful what you pay for it and why you want it.
When I was shopping for a 1933 or 34 ford I saw a lot of 1935 and 1936 selling for less than half what a 33 or 34 would bring. I thought may I should get the 35 it is so much cheaper than I said wait a minute get the car you want. The 35 and 36 are very beautiful cars but they don't seem to have to allure that the 33's and 34 and even 32's have. Maybe the public is fascinated by the Dillinger era and in 1935 most of those lawless characters were dead and the depression era was on it's way out. Or maybe after 1935 they started making a larger number of cars? I was always surprised at the low prices of Model A's? But maybe they made so many of them that they are available and the car is not really suited for modern hi-way travel. They are great for local roads and more leisure type driving. Who knows... If you choose to buy make sure you get a good price and make sure it is original, drive it too. Check all the 1935's for sale on google and see what is out there.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Other-...b448e0b4:g:qIQAAOSw0HVWAKoF&item=161938464948

 

[Brendan]

that 35 has been for sale before, i wonder why it has not sold, i like it and think it is priced ok

the one that Frank posted the E Bay Link to

 

[Coneross-A]

I have looked at the car in person, the interior is nice...not sure why there are no pics of the interior by the seller. The engine is a flat head V8, not sure if it is original to the car. I will try to go back next week and look in more detail, and take some pics. I want to drive it as well. The guy has a lift in his shop, so I will ask him to run it up for and undercarriage inspection. Before I buy(if I buy), I will definitely get someone with more knowledge on early V8's to go over the car.

The bigger problem is finding a place to put another car. Garage is full, and I have 2 vehicles in the drive way.

Definitely good info on the desirability of 35's vs other years in that range. I had no idea...other than hot rodders seem to like the 36.

 

[Coneross-A]

Can you work a trade for your A ?

Oh no I can't trade my A. Not after what happened the first time I took her to a sports bar here in town....I pulled into the parking lot and shut off the engine, and she back fired..POW!!..and scared the snot out of a bunch of bikers. That.....was funny.

 

[AnthonyG]

Croneross-A, while I agree in general with DavidG on most '35's, the slant back is a very desirable body style especially with the street rod crowd. I have been offered $30K plus for mine. Not seeing in person it's hard to judge for price as many have said but if it looks as good in the flesh as it does in the pics ( including underneath, inside and engine ) $18,500 ain't bad. I've got pics of mine in my albums. It is a real 65,000 survivor with one paint job 30 yrs ago, no rust, newish interior, new wiring, good chrome, solid chassis, all mechanicals rebuilt, a '39 rebuilt ****** & a fresh '49 8BA mild perf motor. Check it out it might help.

 

[AnthonyG]

here's a few more pic's of mine

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

Thirty-fives have never been at the head of the 'thirties class price wise nor even close. (I have nothing against them as I've had four of them over the years, but facts are facts.).

I don't recall disagreeing with very much, if anything in the past, of what DavidG has posted on these internet forums, or written in his books, until I read the above quote. When comparing the same body styles of '35 Ford V-8 vehicles to the same body styles of pre '35 Ford V-8 vehicles from '32 to '34, I do agree that the '35 is less desirable/valuable/costly. However, when comparing the same body styles of '35' vehicles to post '35 vehicles, such as, '36 to '39, I have to disagee. For example a '35 tudor deluxe slant back sedan would not be less desirable/valuable/costly than a '36 to '38 deluxe tudor sedan, IMO. I have in the past, and still can today, purchase a '36-'38 tudor sedan for at least the same, and in most cases, less money than I can purchase a '35 tudor slant back sedan for. Now this is just my opinion, and my own experience over the years, other folks will undoubtedly have their own opinions and experiences, I'm sure, and hopefully they will offer some here on this same subject.

 

[CaliforniaBorn36]

At the end of the day, everyone has an opinion, but the only one that matters is yours. If you are buying and want to make sure it is a good investment, why, unless you plan on selling it. If you plan to buy and keep it and you like it, the price is within reason. (Of course pending an in person inspection)