25 Roadster advice

[Steam Engine Pete]

Hello, I am for some advice on the ballpark value on a 25 Roadster. A guy brought me this car to get it running and he was pondering selling it. He is no longer pondering and I intend to buy it. When he brought it out I had permission to do what I want with it. I have put roughly 250 miles on it and am very happy with the way it runs and drives. It is an older restoration that looks good enough for a driver and parade unit. The top has a couple of tears on the sides, the paint is chipped and scratched in a few places and the seat is not perfect. It is pretty complete and everything works.
I also have a 25 roadster pickup, a 25 TT and a 17 touring. I have also done complete engine and trans rebuilds on a couple of T’s for other people so I am very familiar with them. I bought all of them as projects and have mechanically fixed them but not completely restored any of them. I just have never bought one that had been previously “restored” and am looking for advice on a value. I know that is hard to do, just want your gut feeling if you are willing to share.
Thanks,
Pete

 

[redmodelt]

With the info given maybe $6000 to $7000.
I suggest checking what cars in the same condition have been SOLD for in your area. What price it will get one the west or east coast will not be the same as ND. The sad truth it, black era cars just don't have a high value any place.

 

[Steve Jelf]

I agree with the six to seven grand estimate, and with the comment about location. I don't consider low prices sad, especially if I'm buying.

 

[BUBBAS IGNITION]

I agree with the others , however i just sold my 1917 Roadster pickup for $9500.
My thoughts on a T is , drive it 100 miles , runs good wort $5000 then add $ 1000 for everything you really like :
wire wheels and new tires $1000, alum head , newer engine and trans $1000, really nice paint $ 1000, perfect upholstry $1000.....
Has always worked for me anyway......

 

[Steam Engine Pete]

I appreciate everyone's feedback. I agree with you Steve, lower prices don't bother me either since I am more of a buyer that drives them for fun rather than selling them. The 6-7K range was what I had in mind also.

Thanks,
Pete

 

[tmodelman]

A '25 runabout very similar to what you describe sold this week on eBay for that range.
User ID

Bid Amount Bid Time

( 710) US $7,500.00 Jun-05-15 00:10:38 PDT

( 247) US $6,900.00 Jun-01-15 17:25:42 PDT

( 1211) US $6,500.00 Jun-01-15 16:31:57 PDT

( 247) US $6,000.00 Jun-01-15 13:01:43 PDT

( 123) US $5,500.00 Jun-01-15 11:13:49 PDT

 

[redmodelt]

Steam Engine Pete, we can both edit our postings, just go to the "Go Advance or edit".
MarkG

 

[jboggess]

Good looking car!

 

[Steam Engine Pete]

Sounds like it is going to get a new home. Was my wife's birthday yesterday and all she wanted to do was hop in the T and go out somewhere to eat. Headed out on a 30 mile trip, ate and made the 30 miles back. She says we need it so things are looking good!

 

[redmodelt]

Sweet! Drive it and have fun with it.