The Ford Barn

JakesGarage · 10-03-2022, 11:24 AM

Pappy has a 1952 Convertible that is in "project" shape and we're trying to get some idea of value. We've had a local offer of $1000 but another suggested price was $5000. We're settling his estate and have an abundance of all things Ford to find new homes for...don't want to give this one away but don't want to overestimate it's actual value. Any thoughts?

5851a · 10-03-2022, 12:28 PM

Personally, I would take the local offer if money in hand.

petehoovie · 10-03-2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JakesGarage

Pappy has a 1952 Convertible that is in "project" shape and we're trying to get some idea of value. We've had a local offer of $1000 but another suggested price was $5000. We're settling his estate and have an abundance of all things Ford to find new homes for...don't want to give this one away but don't want to overestimate it's actual value. Any thoughts?

19Fordy · 10-03-2022, 01:23 PM

Google: Value of 1953 Ford Crestliner convertible.
https://www.hagertyagent.com/apps/va...tline-Sunliner

JakesGarage · 10-03-2022, 02:10 PM

Thank you...that might be what we end up doing.

JakesGarage · 10-03-2022, 02:11 PM

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Thank you, I'll check it out.

rockfla · 10-03-2022, 02:30 PM

IF I had the dough and was looking for that particular year/project....I would feel that between $1000 to $2000 would be a fair asking and expect the owner to be open to offers (although the lower side expect an "NO" or "standing firm at $1000).

19Fordy · 10-03-2022, 03:00 PM

1952 -1954 Fords were never really in demand as high dollar collectibles. Sadly, 1940 and 50's cars are not increasing in value and the demand is much less as demographics are changing. Ask yourself, "What would I pay for that car in its present condition and would the restoration costs greatly exceed its restored value?" It' going to be a money pit. You may be better off parting it out if you have the time and storage available.

Merc Cruzer · 10-03-2022, 06:24 PM

The convertible top frame, motor, screw jacks and switch, could bring upwards of $1,500 to $2,000, if not broken. If it has power windows, add another $300 to $400. Power seat, add another $500, if it is a 4 way seat. Accessory steering wheel - $200 to $300. Power steering, add another $600 to $1,200.

Good complete convertible parts cars, are hard to come buy.

JakesGarage · 10-04-2022, 07:19 AM

Thanks for yesterday's replies...really appreciate the input.

TJ · 10-04-2022, 09:46 AM

Call the guy who said it's worth $5000 and tell him to come and get it. See how fast he shows up to get it.

JakesGarage · 10-04-2022, 10:48 AM

Haha, yep

supereal · 10-04-2022, 12:03 PM

My car insurance company, (Hagerty), issues a periodic valuation of the vehicles they cover. My '47 convertible value was adjusted recently. It is for sale, and provides an independent figure to allow a prospective buyer a reliable estimate of the asking price.

JakesGarage · 10-08-2022, 09:51 PM

We decided to take the local offer for just the car. We do have additional "new" parts for it that we'll sell separately. Thanks for the help

mercman from oz · 10-08-2022, 10:47 PM

1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible

supereal · 10-09-2022, 12:59 PM

Restoring any convertible is a lengthy and costly project, requiring a great deal of patience. I spent in excess of $20K to restore my '47, not counting three years of my time. It was a whole lot better condition than the '52 in your photos. Unless you love the car, I would part it out and look for a much better candidate.

JakesGarage · 10-12-2022, 08:03 AM

Good persective, thanks

Gene1949 · 10-13-2022, 05:58 AM

Sadly, she looks like a money pit.

Unfortunately, our hobby/passion is suffering (from what I call) generational decline.

As each generation approaches geezerhood the values of the cars of our youth decline.

I would have given anything to have that little shoebox I have. Even though it’s in excellent condition as a driver it really isn’t worth much. It’s a member of the family that my daughter grew up with and drove. She wants it when I pass on for that reason. Unfortunately, her and her husband are mechanically challenged and are going to have to find someone that can perform the yearly maintenance.

JakesGarage · 11-25-2022, 05:42 PM

I posted a 1948 Ford Coupe for sale in the Swap Meet.

hoss73ford · 12-23-2022, 01:54 AM

Project cars are a hard sell right now if they need a complete restoration. I'm seeing a lot out there for months or years with no takers. Yes there are a lot of repop parts available now that weren't there in the 1970s but are becoming insanely expensive (example; a pair of Country Squire scripts for a '51 is $400) The cost of restoring one such as your '52 will be more than the car is worth. Today it's best to find a nice older restoration or good "driver" car. And with the possibility of gasoline not being around after 15 years or so is another thing to look at.

10-03-2022, 12:28 PM	#2
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Personally, I would take the local offer if money in hand.

10-03-2022, 01:23 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Google: Value of 1953 Ford Crestliner convertible. https://www.hagertyagent.com/apps/va...tline-Sunliner

10-03-2022, 02:10 PM	#5
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Thank you...that might be what we end up doing.

10-03-2022, 02:11 PM	#6
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you, I'll check it out.

10-03-2022, 02:30 PM	#7
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible IF I had the dough and was looking for that particular year/project....I would feel that between $1000 to $2000 would be a fair asking and expect the owner to be open to offers (although the lower side expect an "NO" or "standing firm at $1000).

10-03-2022, 03:00 PM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible 1952 -1954 Fords were never really in demand as high dollar collectibles. Sadly, 1940 and 50's cars are not increasing in value and the demand is much less as demographics are changing. Ask yourself, "What would I pay for that car in its present condition and would the restoration costs greatly exceed its restored value?" It' going to be a money pit. You may be better off parting it out if you have the time and storage available.

10-03-2022, 06:24 PM	#9
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,429	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible The convertible top frame, motor, screw jacks and switch, could bring upwards of $1,500 to $2,000, if not broken. If it has power windows, add another $300 to $400. Power seat, add another $500, if it is a 4 way seat. Accessory steering wheel - $200 to $300. Power steering, add another $600 to $1,200. Good complete convertible parts cars, are hard to come buy. Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 10-03-2022 at 08:06 PM.

10-04-2022, 07:19 AM	#10
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Thanks for yesterday's replies...really appreciate the input.

10-04-2022, 09:46 AM	#11
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Call the guy who said it's worth $5000 and tell him to come and get it. See how fast he shows up to get it.

10-04-2022, 10:48 AM	#12
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Haha, yep

10-04-2022, 12:03 PM	#13
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible My car insurance company, (Hagerty), issues a periodic valuation of the vehicles they cover. My '47 convertible value was adjusted recently. It is for sale, and provides an independent figure to allow a prospective buyer a reliable estimate of the asking price.

10-08-2022, 09:51 PM	#14
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible We decided to take the local offer for just the car. We do have additional "new" parts for it that we'll sell separately. Thanks for the help

10-08-2022, 10:47 PM	#15
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible

10-09-2022, 12:59 PM	#16
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Restoring any convertible is a lengthy and costly project, requiring a great deal of patience. I spent in excess of $20K to restore my '47, not counting three years of my time. It was a whole lot better condition than the '52 in your photos. Unless you love the car, I would part it out and look for a much better candidate.

10-12-2022, 08:03 AM	#17
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Good persective, thanks

10-13-2022, 05:58 AM	#18
Gene1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 374	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Sadly, she looks like a money pit. Unfortunately, our hobby/passion is suffering (from what I call) generational decline. As each generation approaches geezerhood the values of the cars of our youth decline. I would have given anything to have that little shoebox I have. Even though it’s in excellent condition as a driver it really isn’t worth much. It’s a member of the family that my daughter grew up with and drove. She wants it when I pass on for that reason. Unfortunately, her and her husband are mechanically challenged and are going to have to find someone that can perform the yearly maintenance.

11-25-2022, 05:42 PM	#19
JakesGarage Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 27	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible I posted a 1948 Ford Coupe for sale in the Swap Meet.

12-23-2022, 01:54 AM	#20
hoss73ford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 142	Re: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Project cars are a hard sell right now if they need a complete restoration. I'm seeing a lot out there for months or years with no takers. Yes there are a lot of repop parts available now that weren't there in the 1970s but are becoming insanely expensive (example; a pair of Country Squire scripts for a '51 is $400) The cost of restoring one such as your '52 will be more than the car is worth. Today it's best to find a nice older restoration or good "driver" car. And with the possibility of gasoline not being around after 15 years or so is another thing to look at.