The Ford Barn

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-10-2021, 03:59 PM

Just wondering what y'all think about this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28455454032...p2471758.m4703

$16,300 with 6+ hrs left, at time of posting...
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ronn · 12-10-2021, 04:01 PM

hard to comment on............auction is still running, so you have no final price.

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-10-2021, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

hard to comment on............auction is still running, so you have no final price.

True...

What about the build quality....as far as you can tell?

....or, any other comments.

If it sold for current price, I might even place a bid!

jb-ob · 12-10-2021, 04:53 PM

You put down your $$ and take your chances......especially with a custom, one off vehicle.

WHN · 12-10-2021, 05:45 PM

I’m a stock Model A guy, but this looks interesting to me.

Having said that. I wouldn’t buy anything that I had not personally seen and touched.

But, it is interesting.

Enjoy.

rotorwrench · 12-10-2021, 05:58 PM

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I wonder what they used for the rear support and what transmission is installed. The old traditional way was the 1932 Ford K-member with pedals and a later edition of the 91A type transmission. There are another couple of less traditional AV8 set ups or it could be completely fabricated.

The steering looks like they went the street rod way with the front end but it's hard to tell for sure what all they might have there. I would have gone a different route with the electrical wiring myself. To each there own.

nkaminar · 12-10-2021, 06:01 PM

Nice car and from description and photos it looks like it is built well. It would be a nice car to drive. As others have said, it would be best to inspect it in person if possible. I see cars like this come up now and then and the asking price is about $25,000. There could be several bidders lurking ready to pounce at the last moment. The danger with an auction is that the price can get out of hand real quick at the end when it becomes a contest to try to outbid the other guy.

If it was me I would have a price in mind and not go above that. You can always wait for a car like this to come up on Craigslist.org. I check Craigslist in various cities across the country on a daily basis. See https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...415901558.html

and https://tricities.craigslist.org/cto...414517201.html

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-10-2021, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHN

I’m a stock Model A guy, but this looks interesting to me.

Even though there are things that have been changed, like the Model B grill and who knows what wheels are used......but, the appeal is it has the look of a car from the period. It has the look of a stock car, without the gaudiness of most hot rods.

daren007 · 12-11-2021, 12:16 AM

Too bad they had to Frankenstein it.

mercman from oz · 12-11-2021, 04:03 AM

Flathead V8 Powered Ford Model A Tudor Sedan posted by Eccentric Old Guy.
Sold for US $17,100.00

Eccentric Old Guy · 12-11-2021, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Flathead V8 Powered Ford Model A Tudor Sedan posted by Eccentric Old Guy.
Sold for US $17,100.00

Yeah, I saw that......IMHO, it was a very good deal, but my common sense kicked in and didn't bid! I have my hands full with my 28ccpu.

eog

Chris in WNC · 12-11-2021, 07:30 AM

Interesting rig, fair price considering the cost of the build.

Vinyl seats are a bit of a turn-off but that's just me....

nkaminar · 12-11-2021, 07:43 AM

I concur that $17K is probably a pretty good deal for that car. But, we do not know the details of the build.

12-10-2021, 04:01 PM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,790	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale.....a good deal? hard to comment on............auction is still running, so you have no final price.

12-10-2021, 04:53 PM	#4
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? You put down your $$ and take your chances......especially with a custom, one off vehicle.

12-10-2021, 05:45 PM	#5
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,824	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? I’m a stock Model A guy, but this looks interesting to me. Having said that. I wouldn’t buy anything that I had not personally seen and touched. But, it is interesting. Enjoy.

12-10-2021, 05:58 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I wonder what they used for the rear support and what transmission is installed. The old traditional way was the 1932 Ford K-member with pedals and a later edition of the 91A type transmission. There are another couple of less traditional AV8 set ups or it could be completely fabricated. The steering looks like they went the street rod way with the front end but it's hard to tell for sure what all they might have there. I would have gone a different route with the electrical wiring myself. To each there own.

12-10-2021, 06:01 PM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? Nice car and from description and photos it looks like it is built well. It would be a nice car to drive. As others have said, it would be best to inspect it in person if possible. I see cars like this come up now and then and the asking price is about $25,000. There could be several bidders lurking ready to pounce at the last moment. The danger with an auction is that the price can get out of hand real quick at the end when it becomes a contest to try to outbid the other guy. If it was me I would have a price in mind and not go above that. You can always wait for a car like this to come up on Craigslist.org. I check Craigslist in various cities across the country on a daily basis. See https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...415901558.html and https://tricities.craigslist.org/cto...414517201.html __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 12-10-2021 at 06:21 PM.

12-11-2021, 12:16 AM	#9
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? Too bad they had to Frankenstein it.

12-11-2021, 04:03 AM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? Flathead V8 Powered Ford Model A Tudor Sedan posted by Eccentric Old Guy. Sold for US $17,100.00 Last edited by mercman from oz; 12-11-2021 at 04:04 AM. Reason: Description change

12-11-2021, 07:30 AM	#12
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? Interesting rig, fair price considering the cost of the build. Vinyl seats are a bit of a turn-off but that's just me.... __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......

12-11-2021, 07:43 AM	#13
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: '29 model A with flathead V8 for sale on eBay.....a good deal? I concur that $17K is probably a pretty good deal for that car. But, we do not know the details of the build. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.