Model A Sold Mecum Auto Action

C

California Travieso

Well-known member
Anybody else see a 1931 Model A Deluxe Coupe sell for $40,000 at the Mecum Auto Auction on the Motor Trend Channel this morning?

I only saw the last part, I didn’t catch the description. It looked like restoration to original condition, not a hot rod.

David Serrano
 
Does anyone know if it was an 'original' Deluxe, or a later upgrade from Standard? Either way, the price seems pretty high....
 
I didn't see that one sell Dave but that sounds like good news, at least two guys very interested in a very nicely done Model A Ford!

I gave up watching the Mecum sales it seemed as though 9 out of 10 cars were very very uninteresting..... 2004 Mercedes...2008 Lexus....1999 Pontiac....2001 Toyota.... a golf cart made to look like a Jeep....2012 Mustang Ecoboost.....Who gives a rat's *** if I want to see 'used cars' , current used cars, I'll go to any dealer's used car lot....

Yet they 'brag' about what 3,000 cars crossing the block? The Auto Dealers Auctions in Illinois have that every two weeks....trying to dump cars they took in on trade that they don't want to bother trying to sell...
 
That car is beautiful and nicely done. BUT, I bet it has never been on a fun club meet during the sumertime.
 
Someone just got a Blue Ribbon car for a lot less money than it would cost to restore it himself.
 
I don't really see this vehicle being over-priced. People that know what it costs to restore a Model-A will realize the value ar $44k.

Are we certain that is Steve' car? I am thinking that is the late Jay Pearcy's car.
 
I'm always curious of the thought process when someone says, "you know, this car is _perfect_! You know what could really make it better? An aftermarket emergency brake boot!" :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 

Attachments

  • 2025-01-17_07-49-23.jpg
    2025-01-17_07-49-23.jpg
    35.6 KB · Views: 90
What's crazy is, $40-45,000 won't buy a whole lot of antique car today in the Old Cars ranking of #2 condition anyway. Where most cars you see at car shows, as they state, are actually #3 condition cars.

#1 is absolutely mint perfect condition and they said very few cars meet that level. I'm thinking the late Marco Tahtaras' 1930 Model A Dlx. Roadster would fit THAT category. Not many around like that car. I'd hate to even guess what that car is worth.
 
Jeff/Illinois said:
What's crazy is, $40-45,000 won't buy a whole lot of antique car today in the Old Cars ranking of #2 condition anyway. Where most cars you see at car shows, as they state, are actually #3 condition cars.

#1 is absolutely mint perfect condition and they said very few cars meet that level. I'm thinking the late Marco Tahtaras' 1930 Model A Dlx. Roadster would fit THAT category. Not many around like that car. I'd hate to even guess what that car is worth.
Click to expand...

Not sure what the old car rankings are relative to value. However, I’ve seen high point (480+ points) blue ribbon cars struggle to sell for less than this car in recent years. Restoration costs are significantly higher than the sales price of this car or others

Marco’s roadster is now a 30 year old restoration. It was ground breaking at its time, but several cars have scored higher since his did. Marco’s roadster is several JS revisions behind too. Restorations age, even if they aren’t driven.

This coupe is nice, but it’s hard to compare it to a car restored 30-40 years ago
 
The price of Model A's can be judged by following the prices on Bring A Trailer site. Of course, a lot depends on the condition and desirability of the body style.
 
In other news............a 37 cord fully restored sold for 37k and was a crazy bargain!


yes at Mecum
 
The one thing that stood out to me about this car is that it has an original (or original-type) coil and it hasn't been converted to a rumble seat. How many coupes do you guys think still have the original trunk?

By the engine no. this is an early Jan '31 - The first one in Jan. was 4237501 and this one is 4238989
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top