A good buy at $17,250.00
 

239-Powered 1939 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan

Sold for USD $17,250 on 3/18/26
See > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1939-ford-coupe-15/



https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...?fit=940%2C627

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From the pictures, looks like a great, fun car to drive the family around.

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That's a really nice car. Hope those side mirrors actually work well.

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Nice.

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I watched that sale and thought the amount it sold for was insane. As in way too much... car is not that nice if you look closely.
I mean... good for the seller....

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Mike,

Curious what your eye pointed out as someone who knows these cars so well. What do you think would have a been a fair value of it as it sits?

Tim

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I know you didn't ask me but I'll throw in my thoughts anyway.:)


I think Mike and I think alike in a few ways, when it comes to authenticity or quality. I know not every car is going to be perfect or authentic and that is perfectly fine. My cars are not perfect by any means.


For myself the interior, although usable, clean and nice, is not of authentic materials. The engine bay is kind of a mess. Needs details sorted. The chassis, wow, a wreck for me. I won't get into all of that, it would take too long.


Most folks say well who cares, you're too particular. I guess if I were going to spend $17,000 on a car, for myself, I would want it to be a more accurate representation of a '39 Ford. I'm a purist a**hole, however.


I'll follow that up by saying, could you put that car together for $18,000. No way. It would cost 3x that or more, If I wanted it to be 100% authentic. If you're not worried about that than you have an argument.

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Hope more photos are posted.

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See > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1939-ford-coupe-15/
for more photos...

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What!?! Next you'll tell me the models in magazine photos and on tv don't really look like in person...

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Many things are amiss on this car. I am judging value fair what it is, NOT for what I desire.
This car is what I call "putting lipstick on a pig". Might be pretty at first glance but look close and well, it's a pig.
When this car went past $11k, I shook my head and came to see (again) some folks have more money than smarts.
Hey, I do hope the new owner is happy and for the price of admission, well, not a large sum to play with. As long as that person is happy, great.

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I hope ya'll don't look at my car.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1774000011

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1774000018

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1774000025

Australian 1939 Ford V8 Coupe Sedan.
Notice the description doesn't mention Standard?
As for value, this very rare example just sold for over double the price of the 1939 Deluxe Tudor Sedan in question sold for.

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I guess that's where I'm looking at it. Besides the obvious paint issue between the front glass, it seems like a good jumping in point for someone if it does indeed look like the pictures in real life and drives like it does in the video.

That is a lot of sheet metal and you'd be into paint and materials for a little over 1/2, if not more, of the selling price.

Some of the issues could be corrected by the owner in order to make it their own.

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I spent over $20,000.00 on a paint job a few years ago, and it wasn't anything real fancy.

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I enjoy my '39 "thrifty 60"...although it's not stock, the 350/350/9"/PDB/PS/ sure
goes better & stops better. Not for sale but $22k would get my attention here in San Diego.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...9&d=1774025613

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1774025613

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1774025613

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1774025613

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Very nice. " Doing Fine In My '39"

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Wow, if I was paying attention I would have bought that (maybe haha).

Edit. Ok I got excited for a minute. I think kube is on to something. I actually went back and looked closer.

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While the body has been finished very nicely, it appears to have missed an important step in preparation, that being the pre-fitting before paint. This is probably Kube's complaint. Set-up as a driver, it should still have better fitting body parts.

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i'll confess that i'd think twice about calling someone else's car a pig on a public forum. as i'm sure others might think me rude.

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I did think twice.

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history shows that a third or fourth time may have been appropriate. surprising that one chose to voice something so rude on a public forum. and twice came to the conclusion that it was appropriate for a moderator to do so. smh.

although i shouldn't be surprised. as anyone with a tag line on every post that essentially reads "anyone that disagrees is less intelligent than me.", would unlikely be anything but rude and arrogant.

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Huey, maybe you should get over your self-importance.

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I feel that stating my opinion was fair. And as agreed upon by others, well, others must have thought so as well.
I'm sorry you are seemingly a very sensitive person and that I have perhaps spoiled your day. For that I offer my apology.
I did (sincerely) wish the buyer great fortune / fun with the purchase.
I'm betting if the person that bought it was mature enough to purchase the car, that person is also mature enough to handle some constructive criticism.

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i see little to support a contention that it contains anything remotely resembling "constructive criticism" despite your protests. smh.

and BTW, by "others" can we assume that the plural form is anticipatory?

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Enough said on the topic of rudeness . . . opinions have been stated, let's get back to the cars we love. :rolleyes:

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agreed!

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Confucius say: Sayer of opinion is himself magnet of opinion.

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I only flew thru the pictures quickly (credit to Bring a Trailer for the usual well done job) but noticed some pretty shaky issues down under with exhaust, brake lines, wiring, shocks, etc.. Good luck to the purchaser, hopefully not disappointed.

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I thought it looked pretty good.

After all of this, I sure hope "Kube" never sees my car!:eek:

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Firewall stamping C10924 is listed as the VIN on the Delaware title. That would concern me. 59 A-B engine obviously not correct. That said I hope the new owner enjoys it. Did
he overpay for the car? Yes, but sometimes that's how you learn and education can be expensive.
My wife thinks all the males in my family have Tourette's so I'm making an effort to be more tactful. That and I've noticed The Early V8 Club has gone from 9,000+ members down to less than 6,000 members. I don't want to be that guy that discourages someone from being in the hobby.

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Firewall stamping C10924 is listed as the VIN on the Delaware title. That would concern me. Me too. 59 A-B engine obviously not correct. That said I hope the new owner enjoys it. Without question! Did
he overpay for the car? Yes, but sometimes that's how you learn and education can be expensive. I agree and as stated earlier, even though overpaid, well, not a ton of money involved.
My wife thinks all the males in my family have Tourette's so I'm making an effort to be more tactful. HILLARIOUS! That and I've noticed The Early V8 Club has gone from 9,000+ members down to less than 6,000 members. I don't want to be that guy that discourages someone from being in the hobby.

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Wish the buyer had contacted "Kube" before he placed his final bid.

I think the firewall stamping C10924 is listed as the VIN on the Delaware title
would have raised many doubts and lowered the price considerably.

This is a good example of never buy a car unless you see it firsthand in person.

I wonder if some unscrupulous sellers will use AI to "enhance" their photos.
"Buyer Beware"

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That's where us "amateurs" have it over the "pros"; in my opinion, a 59A in a '39 is an upgrade. After all, it's still a flathead.

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I went with a 59 A-B in my 42 coupe. That and I found a crack free block two miles from my house. Honestly, I have not had one comment about it being the wrong year engine, but I know. The extra horsepower doesn't hurt.

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I am also glad I am an amateurs,I learned long ago mainly at the 1976 Early V8 meet at Valley Forge I was out of my league but maybe my car wasn't a 1946 Ford. It was not really points judging then I don't think but I was just 30 years old and I knew complete history of my car and original owner and Ford mechanic since day one of my car. Gig for bad body work above rain gutters,the car was 30,000 actual mile car,never any body work above the car or below.The '46 coupe body was one of the prewar bodies that were warehoused during WW11.This according to V8 Club 1946 Ford bodies with tool compartments. Gig for engine 59A head one side 59AB head other,the way it came heads were never off of engine. Interior was completely original would be in Rouge class if shown today. My first and last national meet at leat to show car.I also had a '46 Ford convertible at home and it was an early car,pre war body.It had a closed car interior,dash etc. I would have been told it was incorrect but Bob McCoppin at the time wrote an article on it about the first ones assembled after war. My point on all of this is when I finally got a '37 coupe in 2004 tlike my dad forbade me to in 1961 when I was 16 I built it like I wouldve if I couldve back then,59AB definitely an upgrade to the sick sixty and hydraulic brakes Columbia axle. I bought a '32 5 window coupe a couple years ago,my last project and done with it now. Eventually as all '32 owners at least original Model B owners communicate with David Rehor. He never once put down my car with all of its imperfections,i just think he loved them all. He did tell me the Model B 5 window was his first car or at least first 1932 Ford in high school at 16 years old. He would school me on the '32 books and to read more a time or two before asking questions. I never thought I would have that expierience with one of the Clubs elite a positve expieriece not like in 1976. I wa surprised to hear that his last 1932 Ford roadster restoration was with a Brookville body so he was also pretty flexible himself,wish I knew him longer or at least better.

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Seems really fair to me...

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Nice looking car