Value opinions on 32 Fordor

[Fredb_]

This car belongs to family of a former friend of mine. Looking for some help on putting a value on it for them. It's a pretty solid car but has been modified with a 50''s Chevy V8. Help appreciated.

 

[V8COOPMAN]

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Henry designed these early Fords specifically to accommodate all the little "MOUSES" yet to come! Coop/AMERICAN

 

[Newc]

Who ever puts a value on it, better be ready to write the check too, or it's just talk [air]. Newc

 

[Krylon32]

Do your home work. There have been some deuce 4 doors for sale over on the HAMB in the past few months. Asking for someone to put a value on your car is a crap shoot.

 

[Ronnieroadster]

Someone put a Ford carb on a chevy engine pretty funny

 

[TJ]

First you have to find somebody that is looking for full blown project of a '32 Fordor. At a bare minimum there's probably $20,000 to be spent just in paint and upholstery. There's a nice '32 Fordor that's ready to drive on the V-8 Club website for $32,500 and I'll bet that price is negotiable. In the current condition of this car I would venture to say $4000-6000. There are lots of missing pieces like seat springs. dash tunnel, gauges, etc. Again this is a Wild A..Guess on my part.

 

[Fredb_]

I know this question is a potential hornets nest and there are many opinions depending on a persons perspective and taste. Thanks for your input.

Do your home work. There have been some deuce 4 doors for sale over on the HAMB in the past few months. Asking for someone to put a value on your car is a crap shoot.

 

[Fredb_]

Your estimate is ballpark to what I was thinking and of course depends on what a person wants as a finished product. I appreciate your input TJ.

First you have to find somebody that is looking for full blown project of a '32 Fordor. At a bare minimum there's probably $20,000 to be spent just in paint and upholstery. There's a nice '32 Fordor that's ready to drive on the V-8 Club website for $32,500 and I'll bet that price is negotiable. In the current condition of this car I would venture to say $4000-6000. There are lots of missing pieces like seat springs. dash tunnel, gauges, etc. Again this is a Wild A..Guess on my part.

 

[SoCalCoupe]

I'd venture to say its maximum value is the sum of the saleable parts. If I had to come up with a value for the family I'd add up the low to mid used value of the grill shell, radiator, hood, doors, lights, fenders, windshield frame, engine, frame rails, wheels and rear end. That might come out to more than anyone would be willing to pay for it as a project car.

 

[Fredb_]

Good point. With the demand of original parts for the 32 that’s a definite possibility. Shipping of large items is a consideration and location of the vehicle. This will likely be sold as a project. Thanks for your input.

I'd venture to say its maximum value is the sum of the saleable parts. If I had to come up with a value for the family I'd add up the low to mid used value of the grill shell, radiator, hood, doors, lights, fenders, windshield frame, engine, frame rails, wheels and rear end. That might come out to more than anyone would be willing to pay for it as a project car.

 

[DavidG]

I'm biased given that I hold '32 Fordors in high regard from the point of view of styling proportions (superior in terms of proportions to both '32 Victorias and deluxe coupes in my opinion) and I would place a higher value on this car than Tom and would not dream of parting it out (except to get rid of the trash under the hood). I would also be the first to admit that the cost of its restoration would seriously exceed its post-restoration value, but not everything in life should viewed in terms of debits and credits.


Michael Driskell is the new owner of the standard Fordor that I restored and he showed at last week's V8 Club national meet. It scored 991 despite a 7 point deduction for a lack of a Ford script battery (for all intents and purposes they are no longer available in the proper size for a '32). Ask Michael what he thinks about '32 Fordors.

 

[nickthebandit]

Don't even consider parting the car out. By the time you are done, you will be left with the parts that are not as popular. This fact plus the work involved makes it not a worthwhile project. Sell it as is to the person that is willing to step up for what looks to be a nice body. about 50 years ago I had the opportunity to buy 2, 1932 Four door sedans. I thought, who wants a four door. I do now. I wish that I had bought them as they came with many extra parts for the fantastic price of $ 175.00. A bad move on my part.

 

[petehoovie]

I'm biased given that I hold '32 Fordors in high regard from the point of view of styling proportions (superior in terms of proportions to both '32 Victorias and deluxe coupes in my opinion) and I would place a higher value on this car than Tom and would not dream of parting it out (except to get rid of the trash under the hood). I would also be the first to admit that the cost of its restoration would seriously exceed its post-restoration value, but not everything in life should viewed in terms of debits and credits.


Michael Driskell is the new owner of the standard Fordor that I restored and he showed at last week's V8 Club national meet. It scored 991 despite a 7 point deduction for a lack of a Ford script battery (for all intents and purposes they are no longer available in the proper size for a '32). Ask Michael what he thinks about '32 Fordors.

 

[35fordtn]

I Told David years ago.... When I see these cars I imagine living in say 1937; going with my family to the Ford dealer to pick out a nice used car.. A 4 door fits the bill for me I love them and can pack the family in them.

 

[Farley's34]

I really like Fordors. But then again I don't follow the crowd...

 

[tomcarman]

I really like Fordors. But then again I don't follow the crowd...

I like them all, but there is something special about having the room to take extra passengers on a cruise night and enjoy the company. I don't have a desire to go faster than the other guy, I enjoy a nice easy drive enjoying life as it passes by. I'd be very interested in that car if I had the resources to do it justice, and Coos Bay is in range for me. Unfortunately I don't think it would be feasible.

 

[GSCOV]

TJ- I think your price assessment is 15 years old. Check current prices on 32 parts and as someone said- add them up. Good chassis $4000, grille shell and insert $2000 and so on. I also agree with Nickthebandit that after the money stuff is gone you trip over the rest for years to come. I think in it's present state it will bring $12K. Great builder car.

 

[Automotive Stud]

TJ- I think your price assessment is 15 years old. Check current prices on 32 parts and as someone said- add them up. Good chassis $4000, grille shell and insert $2000 and so on. I also agree with Nickthebandit that after the money stuff is gone you trip over the rest for years to come. I think in it's present state it will bring $12K. Great builder car.

I'm inclined to agree, I was thinking 8-10k would be a fair price for everyone.

 

[alchemy]

Whomever buys this car and saves the parts, send me a message when you are ready to sell the body.

 

[TJ]

TJ- I think your price assessment is 15 years old. Check current prices on 32 parts and as someone said- add them up. Good chassis $4000, grille shell and insert $2000 and so on. I also agree with Nickthebandit that after the money stuff is gone you trip over the rest for years to come. I think in it's present state it will bring $12K. Great builder car.

Yes I could have been low on the estimate. It does have potential, but it may be a long term project. The one on the V-8 Club website is a ready driver and doing the math you can drive it now for less money than the restoration of the project. I suspect my age enters into the fact that a ready driver is much more appealing to me rather than a long term project.