31FordCarioletOrigina
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I am trying to see what the value is of my 31 cabriolet is. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Vehicle runs great, clean title, no body cancer. Vehicle was purchased in Hawaii and garage kept.
31 cabriolet original
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Michael M
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C26Pinelake
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Not a Cabriolet for sure. The windows are the first tell tale so you lost some bucks there. What did you pay including shipping ? Wayne
DougVieyra
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"31 cabriolet, original"
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Is the rest of the car as original as the wheels ???
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Is the rest of the car as original as the wheels ???
31FordCarioletOrigina
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I recently came into possession of this vehicle and only going off what i was told. I am not a vehicle guru and was turned onto this site because of the knowledge of the individuals who frequent it. to the genuine individuals thanks for the help and clarifying about the coupe/cabriolet.
Judging by the wheels remark, i am gathering the wheels are not original to the car. Are you referring to the wheels or the 2 hub caps. I was told the hub caps are from another vehicle. Any of your knowledge you can share with me is greatly appreciated regardless of the sarcasm. I had to laugh after reading the wheels remark, nicely done. But I am lost on the nuisance bears.
I was told, what i thought was the trunk is actually a rumble seat, is that correct? Is the coupe more rare than the other models of that year? Anyone have an idea of what the vehicle is worth in its current condition. The title I have says 1931 but someone indicated the engine is from 1930. Does that mean the engine is not original to the vehicle?
thanks again for the help
Judging by the wheels remark, i am gathering the wheels are not original to the car. Are you referring to the wheels or the 2 hub caps. I was told the hub caps are from another vehicle. Any of your knowledge you can share with me is greatly appreciated regardless of the sarcasm. I had to laugh after reading the wheels remark, nicely done. But I am lost on the nuisance bears.
I was told, what i thought was the trunk is actually a rumble seat, is that correct? Is the coupe more rare than the other models of that year? Anyone have an idea of what the vehicle is worth in its current condition. The title I have says 1931 but someone indicated the engine is from 1930. Does that mean the engine is not original to the vehicle?
thanks again for the help
31FordCarioletOrigina
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i got the bears comment now...just saw them on the wall of the garage and it hit me. nicely done...lol
31FordCarioletOrigina
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awesome thanks..i was wondering why i had a spare tire for the vehicle
Mike V. Florida
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It appears that the person you got if from did not know what he had either, as this is not as you mentioned in another post " is completely original but needs to be restored."
With all that has been said so far we still need some more info.
Does it run and how well does it run ?
Does it stop and how well does it stop.
Rust?
Any other parts running boards as an example?
With all that has been said so far we still need some more info.
Does it run and how well does it run ?
Does it stop and how well does it stop.
Rust?
Any other parts running boards as an example?
C26Pinelake
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I think $6500 to $7500 is extremely optimistic? With all the knowns and unknowns I think he would have a very difficult time selling it for anything more than 5 K. And likely less. Is the motor seized, are the tires rotted, how is upholstery and electrical, transmission and brakes, missing wheels and top parts, total paint job and on and on! Wayne
31FordCarioletOrigina
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It runs well and stops. No running boards. Very solid body no rust. I have the windshield and brackets for the windshield. I have some other pictures that focus on the under carriage and front end, but as we ALL are in agreement i have no idea what i am looking at. As i said the vehicle was originally purchased in Hawaii and has been sold several times and transported back east. I am located in Central New Jersey. If you would like to see all pictures i have send me your email and i can forward them to you.
Kevin in NJ
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Some perspective on value.
A sport coupe done well with a good driveline done to high standards and provable might fetch $15,000 to $20,000 (that might be high).
Your car needs all the mechanics rebuilt. A running driving and stopping car means little cause I can put one together that is wore out that will run and drive. All the mechicals will need to be rebuilt.
So with conservative numbers to make reliable car brought back to factory mechanical specs (not Judging standards points). NO LABOR!
Engine $7000
Brakes $2000
Paint $10000
Interior $2000
Top $900
So it does not take much to get over $20,000 into the car.
So how much should some one pay when the car might sell for $15,000 after a restoration they just spent more on?
This is just one aspect of the hobby.
In reality, some where around $5000 is what something like this seems to sell for in the NJ area. There are plus and minus considerations depending stuff that we can not see in pictures.
A sport coupe done well with a good driveline done to high standards and provable might fetch $15,000 to $20,000 (that might be high).
Your car needs all the mechanics rebuilt. A running driving and stopping car means little cause I can put one together that is wore out that will run and drive. All the mechicals will need to be rebuilt.
So with conservative numbers to make reliable car brought back to factory mechanical specs (not Judging standards points). NO LABOR!
Engine $7000
Brakes $2000
Paint $10000
Interior $2000
Top $900
So it does not take much to get over $20,000 into the car.
So how much should some one pay when the car might sell for $15,000 after a restoration they just spent more on?
This is just one aspect of the hobby.
In reality, some where around $5000 is what something like this seems to sell for in the NJ area. There are plus and minus considerations depending stuff that we can not see in pictures.
Art Newland
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Looks like it would be a fun project car
When it comes to value for anything for sale, it's only worth what someone will pay for it. Craiglist, Ebay etc. are often your best ruler for measuring value, especially check for sales in your own area. I've noticed Model A sales on the East coast being less expensive than here on the West coast. I think a lot of the folks that have been involved in the Model A hobby for some time are less likely to pay top dollar for a car. They simply have bought too many cars in the past, for (considerably) less money. The law of supply and demand come in to play and there just aren't as many cars available. Even though steel body replicas are available, they are expensive, and even the street rodders like having a genuine car to convert.
When it comes to value for anything for sale, it's only worth what someone will pay for it. Craiglist, Ebay etc. are often your best ruler for measuring value, especially check for sales in your own area. I've noticed Model A sales on the East coast being less expensive than here on the West coast. I think a lot of the folks that have been involved in the Model A hobby for some time are less likely to pay top dollar for a car. They simply have bought too many cars in the past, for (considerably) less money. The law of supply and demand come in to play and there just aren't as many cars available. Even though steel body replicas are available, they are expensive, and even the street rodders like having a genuine car to convert.
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C26Pinelake
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I could not agree more ! Wayne
DougVieyra
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I agree with Forever4.
$3,500 to $4,000 here in Northern California. Of course, there is always the hoped for "emotional response" ("My Dad had one of those") that can always add a couple of thousand dollars more.
$3,500 to $4,000 here in Northern California. Of course, there is always the hoped for "emotional response" ("My Dad had one of those") that can always add a couple of thousand dollars more.
Dick Steinkamp
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Right. See post #2.