REAL '32 Ford Roadster on Ebay

[Bobs32]

I've been looking at this item for about a month now. It is the REAL DEAL. It's one of the '32's that came with a 4 banger but it's still pretty cool. The guy has dropped his price down 8K.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1932-...item33811e630a

[jkeesey]

Still, 42k seems pretty high for a B in all those pieces.

[Krylon32]

I bought mine with about the same parts less mtr and trans in about the same shape for about half what he's asking.

[deuce_roadster]

I had to hammer weld 10" all the way around my roadster due to rust. If you had to pay someone to do the bodywork you would probably have that much into one if you started with what is usually available today. 32s came out in the bottom of the depression and not that many were sold. Supply and demand......

[jkeesey]

Its also listed in Hemmings for $52k

[2935ford]

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The market will tell him.

[trainguy]

Insane!!!!!!

[robert dick]

whats a genuine 32 worth when restored ??

[hotrod937]

People are crazy. That thing ain't gonna sell. Hell, on fast and loud they don't even pay elevated "fake" TV money for that..

[FL&WVMIKE]

I don't know. People are paying crazy prices for about anything that is 1932.
Where else can you find a real '32 roadster ?
MIKE

[jkeesey]

My buddies got one he thinks is only worth about $20 grand. His mom bought it used in 1933 at my shop when it was a dealership. It was repainted in 1948 and a new top in 1953. It has never been apart and besides sone damage on the pass front fender from his mom its in museum quality condition. We just put a new clutch in a little over a year ago and we were the first people since factory to have the engine out. If that guy in the ad is asking close to $50 my buddies must be worth around $70.

[jim1932]

Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

I don't know. People are paying crazy prices for about anything that is 1932.
Where else can you find a real '32 roadster ?
MIKE

Barry has one for sale that is done.

[deuce lover]

There is one listed (4cyl) on the V8 club website for $52,500.Appears to be a nice restoration.No way you can do the one on EBAY for $10,500 after purchase.

[trainguy]

I have been offered a 32 rdsr,nicely restored for $55,000.Restoring that hulk you would have doube that invested.

[Mart]

That one on the efv8 site does look really nice.

Mart.

[bill3337]

I think up in our neck of the woods, he'd have a reasonable chance of getting it. I'm sure you can build a reproduction for less money, but it is original for those fanatics.

[Bobs32]

Less than 12,000 '32 Ford Roadsters were produced. There were about 101,000 3 and 5 window 1932's produced I believe.

[Bobs32]

Originally Posted by robert dick

whats a genuine 32 worth when restored ??

it's priceless my man, priceless

[Bobs32]

Originally Posted by bill3337

I think up in our neck of the woods, he'd have a reasonable chance of getting it. I'm sure you can build a reproduction for less money, but it is original for those fanatics.

yes, you gotta be careful, alot of people try and pass off a '32 frame with a Brookville body on it. I've even seen the patent plate for the body on Ebay. I don't know how you would test the metal body for age. I'm lucky I documented my restoration.

[Bobs32]

Originally Posted by jkeesey

Still, 42k seems pretty high for a B in all those pieces.

I'm assuming a " B " would not have a serial number starting with 18 but I'm not sure.

[jkeesey]

I'm not sure about serial numbers but if its original with the 4cyl like its listed then its a B.

[jkeesey]

So the v8 cars started with 18 and the B's started with AB. I can't find a serial number on the ebay listing just that it has a 4cyl.

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by Bobs32

yes, you gotta be careful, alot of people try and pass off a '32 frame with a Brookville body on it. I've even seen the patent plate for the body on Ebay. I don't know how you would test the metal body for age. I'm lucky I documented my restoration.

You don't need to test the metal to see if its a Brookville.DavidG on here has noted in several posts the obvious visual differences from the original.

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by jkeesey

So the v8 cars started with 18 and the B's started with AB. I can't find a serial number on the ebay listing just that it has a 4cyl.

All the seller says is that it is a 4cyl.You or someone needs to ask him or her if the title and chassis numbers corresponds to a 4cyl.The person listing the car I believe is just helping the heir to sell it.Since its from the San Diego,CA area a call to a V8 club regional member might shed some light on this car.

[jkeesey]

If I had that kind of money I would.

[DavidG]

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It's listed as "original looking" which may or may not be equal to original.

[Chisel]

Originally Posted by Bobs32

I've been looking at this item for about a month now. It is the REAL DEAL. It's one of the '32's that came with a 4 banger but it's still pretty cool. The guy has dropped his price down 8K.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1932-...item33811e630a

I hope your just watching it to see if there is some fruit cake out there that would pay that price.
The 32 roadster above the exit sign was a running car when I bought it for $1200.00

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by DavidG

It's listed as "original looking" which may or may not be equal to original.

David, I didn't see the term original looking on the listing.They state twice that its an original .They also state in the specs that the trans is an automatic.I guess they are shooting from the hip. Sheldon

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by Chisel

I hope your just watching it to see if there is some fruit cake out there that would pay that price.
The 32 roadster above the exit sign was a running car when I bought it for $1200.00

At what point in time was that $1200? A good door probably sell for that today.In the late 1960's I was finding 32 roadster bodies for $250-300.

[DavidG]

I was referring to the one listed on the Club site; sorry for the confusion.

As for the $1,200 roadster, except for unusual circumstances, that sounds like the mid-sixties based on my experience.

[Bobs32]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

You don't need to test the metal to see if its a Brookville.DavidG on here has noted in several posts the obvious visual differences from the original.

I hear ya

[Bobs32]

Originally Posted by Chisel

I hope your just watching it to see if there is some fruit cake out there that would pay that price.
The 32 roadster above the exit sign was a running car when I bought it for $1200.00

I'm just window shopping, the '32 I got is plenty for me.

[Bobs32]

There was a completely restored '32 Roadster on E-bay a couple of weeks ago that was quite impressive. It was gray with black and orange interior and was being sold from a private collection of old cars. Starting bid was $100K but I don't think there were any bites.

[Old Redneck]

I always wanted a 32, 3 window but never found one at a decent price. I do have a 33 coupe which is a good car. I traded a 55 Chevy evin up for it. My wife said it not for sale. Now that warm weather here I can't drive it. I just got out of the horsepittle I call it hospital anyway the Doctor took my driving license for a month so my eyes get back to normal. This time I hope they are done cutting on me. Now I half to trust my wifes driving. I did get all the cars ready for warm weather.I wanted to get the garden ready for planting and can't do that as yet.I cancel the trip to the National meet this year.This will be the first one I have missed for a long time. Getting old I guess.Always got room for one more car I tell my wife. She gives me a dirty look but always gives in. She the best wife a fellow can have.

[deuce lover]

Know what you mean about the eyes Redneck.I had cataracts done a couple yrs ago.Couldn't even read the street signs 6 mo before I had them done.I used landmarks to get around.

[Bobs32]

This car is back on E-bay. Price is down to $37K

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1932-...item3382c54080

[qmdv]

In the mid 70's while working on my 29 roadster pickup, I met a fellow by the name of Bill Honda. He was an owner of California Metal Shaping in LA. He found an original very low milage 32 roadster. Very early V-8, it had a fabricated oil pan. I was told by Kong Jackson that the first 100 or so were fabricated. I think the later were cast aluminum.

The only thing wrong was that one of the front fenders was shot so Bill fabricated in his shop a new one doing a 180 of the other one. You could not tell the new from the old.

Anybody know who ended up with that car. Has to bve worth a bunch.

If my accuracy sucks, that was almost 40 years ago.

Tim

[deuce lover]

Bill Honda's daughter from what I understand still has it.That was a very early production with a flange block.Came out of Auburn,CA in the mid 70's.

[Beford]

It may be an old thread but I have to say , in my experience buying a 32 fresh out of the barn , some cars I saw were heaps , missing parts etc and owners thinking they have gold , I looked at ten offered , four were road worthy, the worst car wanted15 k and he still ownes it two years later with the same sales pitch ,,, these are gold bro,, the other was a pure vintage 32 stock for 15 k ten year build , to good to strip for a high boy , the others were in different states of condition , the one I found was complete , 4 banger , pleted seats spokes and a 21 stud thrown in with papers and was on the road in a week for 5k , so looking around can surprise you , on trade me in New Zealand there is a mint vintage for 15 k all steel from Henry delivered to New Zealand in 1933 , Us $85 , in my view a high boy is worth what one has put into it , hundreds of hours sanding , finding gear , managing the build ,, the finishing touch chrome and it goes on , love reading this forum thanks for all the tips and help thanks

[gtopillado]

They are still out there, but takes serious digging to find them. Took me 4+ years to find mine, wanted original, and sort of found it on eBay. Guy was selling 32 Pontiac's for a neighbor who's husbands pass away few years earlier. Happened to be in my town so talked to him on phone and found out she also had a 32' Roadster. Passed the interview (thank God) and Rosemary allowed me to purchase it. Fairy tail story but I guess was meant to be…they are still out there!

Heres a link to my thread on the HAMB about it gents:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...adster.840911/

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Before we go too crazy on this thread, keep in mind its 3 years ago.

[Beford]

Thanks for reply I expected a hammering saying they are over priced , for me buying from the US I double the price. But for you it's half check out the 32 on trade me an auction site in NZ in specialist cars dep