Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan
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Johnnya101
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Depends. What's nice to you? Some people consider a mostly original pieced together rusted A with an older repaint and a worn out engine and chassis 'nice'. I see those for $10-$15k. There are ones that have a rebuilt engine and somewhat refreshed chassis, which is what I would think of as nice, for $15-20k.
I think a lot of it depends on where in the country you are. I looked extensively for the purchase that ended up as my '31 Town Sedan a few months ago. I consulted CraigsList, MAFCA and MARC. Cars on the west coast seem to be priced at 15-20% higher than seemingly (by description) equivalent cars from the midwest, east coast or south. (Of course, 400As are through the roof regardless of where they come from!).
Having said that, 1930 Tudor is not all that rare of a beast - I looked at a couple during my search. I'd have to say that even in California a 1930 Tudor would have to be pretty doggone "nice" to justify a $20K asking price. I think Johnnya101 is closer to what I'd expect to see.
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Having said that, 1930 Tudor is not all that rare of a beast - I looked at a couple during my search. I'd have to say that even in California a 1930 Tudor would have to be pretty doggone "nice" to justify a $20K asking price. I think Johnnya101 is closer to what I'd expect to see.
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Model "A" Fords
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Bill, I found while spending time comparing prices someone already bought what I wanted. I find the time to buy it is when you see it. What is the car worth to you? Good luck.
It costs real money to go look at a car that is hours away. If its really nice, trailering it home can become expensive too. A half dozen excursions with mileage and hotels will put you down a few thousand at the start.
Contact the clubs in your state, there are cars out there for sale. And remember, photos do not reveal the overall condition of the car. Without a professional inspection, where wheels, oil pans, etc are removed, the novice has little chance of knowing what he is getting.
That said, we are enjoying our 31 coupe every day that is nice and have driven many thousands of miles in 19 months of ownership. It hasn't been cheap, but we're in our 70's and running out of time to do such things. No regrets, I'd do it all again.
Contact the clubs in your state, there are cars out there for sale. And remember, photos do not reveal the overall condition of the car. Without a professional inspection, where wheels, oil pans, etc are removed, the novice has little chance of knowing what he is getting.
That said, we are enjoying our 31 coupe every day that is nice and have driven many thousands of miles in 19 months of ownership. It hasn't been cheap, but we're in our 70's and running out of time to do such things. No regrets, I'd do it all again.
Jeff/Illinois
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I watched a '30 Tudor sell at an auction in September, ran but was maybe a #3 condition car had a decent interior but really needed paint and body work redone. Roof was trash. Underside looked like it had been thru the Gulf War on the Highway of Death....sold at $11,000 which I thought was pretty high for the car in that condition.
Saw another one at a farm sale last June in non running condition it was nasty, go for 9500 bucks.
I've been away from pricing too long I wouldn't pay that for a Tudor they are plentiful.
Mulletwagon
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X2. Would say the sweet spot for a nice ice cream getter is $15-20K. Pebble Beach is more like $20K and beyond. Appreciation seems to be going up about $1.0K a year so the best time to buy is always now. Good Luck.
