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Originally Posted by AzBob
Hi Early V8 members,
I am considering selling the Model A and purchasing a mid '30's Ford V8 coupe. What I am looking for is the sweet spot of the 1930's. The 1932 to '34's are typically too expensive for my budget. I am thinking a '35 or '36. What say you?  |
By sweet spot, I assume you mean the intersection of price and desirability.
3W any year & '39-'40 5W = most valuable.
'37 & up has best steering & transmission, '39 is best floor shift. Early column shift can be a bit troublesome.
'37-'38 has best mechanical brakes, hydraulic started in '39 being not so good for seldom driven cars. Comfort of the 30's is spartan early, comfort later. '37-'38 used to be ugly ducklings, the coupes less desirable & lower cost, have now gained their rightful place in the mix. Overall the best combination of comfort, reliability, & value, just my opinion, don't look at my avatar.