39 ford convertible value

[robert shreveport]

Neighbor has one for sale not running, and some reassembly required for around 30,000. I’m thinking around 15-18,000. Had it for 30- 40 yrs. always in a huge indoor facility. Burgundy in color, not sure if it is deluxe yet or not. How do I tell the difference in std. and deluxe?

[Ken/Alabama]

Could be wrong but pretty sure the Convertible came in deluxe only.

[robert shreveport]

Thanks, any idea on my valueing of it.

[swoopNZ]

2 door or fordor convertible ?

[jimTN]

Value is going to depend on how much rust, how complete is if someone has butchered it and put a garbage truck engine in it. All original, complete with little rust will put it on the far side of 25K.

[skidmarks]

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[TonyM]

Originally Posted by robert shreveport

How do I tell the difference in std. and deluxe?

The car on the left is a 1939 De Luxe and the car on the trailer is a 1939 Standard.

[Vic Piano]

In '39 Ford only produced two Convertible styles, a TuDor Convertible Coupe with a Rumble Seat and a ForDor Convertible Sedan. I believe both Convertibles were only available in Deluxe trim. I have had my '39 Convertible Sedan for 29 years and I'm ready to let her go. She's all original except for a set of Red's Headers & Brockman Mellow-Tone steel packed mufflers. For some unknown reason, I can't get a photo to upload... If anyone is interested in knowing more about my '39 for a possible purchase, PM me. Thanks. Vic

[cmbrucew]

The car on the left is a 1939 De Luxe and the car on the trailer is a 1939 Standard
My vote would be for the standard.

Bruce

[robert shreveport]

The car is a two door convertible. I hope to get some pictures later today. Would people on here give a quick price for it then.

[robert shreveport]

Why would you go with the Std.?

[95476]

Depends on if it is a 2-dr or 4-dr convert.
The value of each is significantly different.
There is a very solid '39 convrt. sedan project on the HAMB for 14,500.
It has not sold in over two weeks.
I have had both models and feel the 2 -dr is probably worth twice what the 4- dr is worth.
Demand for the 4-dr convert sedans isn't nearly as great.
They are both beautiful cars.

[DavidG]

I thought that this thread was about '39 convertible values. Since all of them were deluxe models, the addition of standard models (all closed cars) to the discussion is rather off target.

[robert shreveport]

2-door. Convertable

[robert shreveport]

Car is complete and all original

[robert shreveport]

I hope to take pictures this evening, maybe I can get a better description for you guys

[Pomeroy41144]

Originally Posted by robert shreveport

Why would you go with the Std.?

Because a Standard was cheaper than a De Luxe.


Some folks -or companies- needed just a basic car.


No need to purchase a De Luxe and incur the additional cost.


So, the Standard was the choice for the economy minded Ford buyer in 1939.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by robert shreveport

Why would you go with the Std.?

I personally like to look of the standard front end compared to the deluxe. Definitely a personal opinion.

Charlie Stephens

[Pomeroy41144]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

I personally like to look of the standard front end compared to the deluxe. Definitely a personal opinion.

Charlie Stephens

I like the look of the standard as well. Lloyd D's really nice 39 Standard was displayed at EFV-8 Central National Meet at Springfield, IL.

[tubman]

Interesting, but what has this to do with the value of a '39 convertible? That's what this thread is about. I'm with "DavidG" on this.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by robert shreveport

How do I tell the difference in std. and deluxe?

tubmanRe: 39 ford convertible value
Interesting, but what has this to do with the value of a '39 convertible? That's what this thread is about. I'm with "DavidG" on this.




I guess it has to do with the OP asking what the difference is between a Standard and De Luxe. That is my guess. I could be wrong.

[rockfla]

RobertShreveport
What you are asking is a difficult answer....most on here are savvy V8 Ford owners and specifically 39 enthusiast.....so to safely say they know the in's and out's even better than me is an understatement. There is ALSO a lot of factors for even me to educatedly give you an answer....First for me is rust, how much and where, second is sheet metal straightness, third would be completeness (and Correctness) and fourth would be running gear (Running or not running, shifting..if so does run and drive does it grind, pop out of gear etc etc). I am more mechanically adept than paint and body work savvy so I would be willing to pay more for a very solid straight car that doesn't run than maybe other would. Then what are you wanting to do with the car.....If it doesn't run it lowers the price AND IF its not the correct year flathead..it lowers the price again....For ME!!!! Just as you have posted..... with out pictures or any "real" description (and everyone's eye and description is different and or accurate) its a very difficult to say!!!!! Post pictures, they'll be plenty who will pick them apart for you and give you the pro's and con's THEN you can get a better feel for value!!!!

[swoopNZ]

Rusty floors.
All other panels and fenders need some work.
Motor not going.
Needs top, upholstery, tires, electrics, paint etc.
Around $20K I guess.
At least that's what I paid for one several years ago.

[richard crow]

lets say you buy it for 20,000 can you do the work your self if no figure 10,000 paint job 3-4 thousand for eng rebuild 5-8 thousand for inter. & top 5-6 hundred for tires then there,s brakes crome plating tie rod ends fan belts weather strip & a host of other stuff. buy one done . it,s cheaper

[robert shreveport]

I have some pictures now of the 39 but can’t put them up here. If someone would be so kind I will email them to one of you and post them here

[JSeery]

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I can post them for you. [email protected]

[robert shreveport]

I sent you pictures

[robert shreveport]

Took pictures today the car looks good to me outside and the interior is all there. No dents all chrome and interior gauges. All the grill and front seat is leather but not sure if original type good door panels. Windows roll up and down nicely, doors open and shut good. Underneath I see at rear seat area trunkfloor has lot of rot. To me a complete car.
Jseery is going to post pictures for me. Let me know what you think

[JSeery]

Photos posted for Robert.

[JSeery]

Next set.

[jim galli]

Theres a great looking '36 drophead on evilbay today for 19,600 We all think our stuff is worth more than it is. me included. But that '39 is a very sweet car. Even better when the sealed beams are gone.

[JSeery]

And again.

[JSeery]

Looks nice in these photo, I agree about the headlights, like the originals much better myself.

[mrtexas]

Compared to the 36 if you paid $10k for the 39 it would cost you more than $19.6k to make it look as good even doing all the work yourself. Checked out the price of paint lately? Unlikely to spend less than $2k on name brand paint materials by itself without labor.

[robert shreveport]

Thanks men

[DavidG]

Between the lack of drain holes in the floor immediately in front of the rumble seat bottom cushion and the water retention tendencies of the jute backing on the underside of the floor mat, heavy rust or rust through is common on '37-'39 cabriolets/convertibles even when the rest the body is in good shape as this one appears to be. I don't recall anyone making a reproduction of that unique section of the floor.

[swoopNZ]

Looks like a $30K car to me.
I've had 3 of them.

[robert shreveport]

Going to pass on the car.

[KGS]

Originally Posted by robert shreveport

Going to pass on the car.

I hope a good restorer gets that one. It deserves to be restored to it's former glory. They are nicest looking of the Ford Cabriolets.
Ken

[skidmarks]

Depending on the price, i would just make it a driver. Plenty of high quality restored cars that can be bought for a fraction of the cost to restore one correctly.

[FHFD]

Nice car.
I agree with skidmarks, perfect as a nice driver..a full quality restoration along with acquisition costs would exceed its worth.

[KUDZUVIPER]

That 36 posted in reply #31, looks to be a steal at listed price, not original, but with improvements...Columbia OD? newer engine(more HP), etc. Here is wishing my piggy bank were fuller and not spent on builders.

[jim galli]

Originally Posted by KUDZUVIPER

That 36 posted in reply #31, looks to be a steal at listed price, not original, but with improvements...Columbia OD? newer engine(more HP), etc. Here is wishing my piggy bank were fuller and not spent on builders.

My thoughts exactly. It's making me look at my '38 coupe that I've nickeled and dimed up to that same money and say, wish I could trade Wonder if it has a floor?

[jimTN]

Looks like a very good car indeed, should be well north of 20K. It is the sort of thing a buyer who wants that particular 39 model will jump for.

[robert shreveport]

I hope my neighbor gets what they want for the 39, I had asked her about another of their cars many yrs. ago. They have now decided to sell just two. The 39 and a 67 convertible caddy. I really like 35 coupes, if it had been a 35 I would have been hard pressed to pass on it.

[skidmarks]

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How much did they tell you they wanted for it?

[Bored&Stroked]

Originally Posted by jim galli

Theres a great looking '36 drophead on evilbay today for 19,600 We all think our stuff is worth more than it is. me included. But that '39 is a very sweet car. Even better when the sealed beams are gone.

If it actually sold for that - somebody got a really good deal is all I have to say. I'd pay that in a heartbeat . . . today, tomorrow, next week, next month . . .

[TonyM]

Looks good. Get it running right and cleaned up and enjoy.

Yes, the sealed beams have to go. Good luck.

[G.M.]

Have had more 39 convertibles than I think anyone else. I have 3 cabriolets
and a convertible sedan. I wouldn't guess at a price unless I inspected the car.
A number of years ago I sold one at Hershey for $100,000.00 I have owned
8 39 cabriolets. KGS has a pretty good handle on 39 prices. G.M.

[skidmarks]

Originally Posted by G.M.

Have had more 39 convertibles than I think anyone else. I have 3 cabriolets
and a convertible sedan. I wouldn't guess at a price unless I inspected the car.
A number of years ago I sold one at Hershey for $100,000.00 I have owned
8 39 cabriolets. KGS has a pretty good handle on 39 prices. G.M.

But whats the $100,000 car worth today? With every sunset there are less people interested in early fords and the cost to restore one keeps going up.

[Lanny]

Without looking at the car in person, it's almost impossible to see what
the bottom side is like. But from the pictures shown, it looks like a pretty
decent body.

'39 converts have the short top, which I think looks the best.
$20,000 would be a real bargain, especially if it runs & drives.







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[Chevystep]

So does anyone make complete replacement floor panels for 39’s like this? I’ve looked at a few over the past 5-6 months and 90% seem to be pretty bad where the owner has just “stuck“ (mostly with dirt dauber welding!) a replacement panel over a very rusted out floor. And they all seem to want north of 23-25K for them. Also, it looks like this one has a black dash, is that indicative of a woodgrain paintover in a deluxe? And as long as I’m asking, 2-3 of the cars I’ve looked at had severe door fitment issues to the point that current or previous owners have actually moved the latch on the frame so far inward that it was welded there and the door STILL didn’t match up with the body line when closed. Are doors/hinges a problem with adjustment and fitment or are the examples I’m seeing the exception rather than the rule....

Sorry if this/these questions should be in their own thread....looking for some answers before I buy a 39 Deluxe convertible and start a restoration, I’m currently a T guy who’s completed 2, a 39 Plymouth P8 and a 66 Chevy pickup. So patch panels don’t really bother me....

[blucar]

Originally Posted by Chevystep

So does anyone make complete replacement floor panels for 39’s like this? I’ve looked at a few over the past 5-6 months and 90% seem to be pretty bad where the owner has just “stuck“ (mostly with dirt dauber welding!) a replacement panel over a very rusted out floor. And they all seem to want north of 23-25K for them. Also, it looks like this one has a black dash, is that indicative of a woodgrain paintover in a deluxe? And as long as I’m asking, 2-3 of the cars I’ve looked at had severe door fitment issues to the point that current or previous owners have actually moved the latch on the frame so far inward that it was welded there and the door STILL didn’t match up with the body line when closed. Are doors/hinges a problem with adjustment and fitment or are the examples I’m seeing the exception rather than the rule....

Sorry if this/these questions should be in their own thread....looking for some answers before I buy a 39 Deluxe convertible and start a restoration, I’m currently a T guy who’s completed 2, a 39 Plymouth P8 and a 66 Chevy pickup. So patch panels don’t really bother me....

Well now, looks like there is another nut-case like me out there that has a '39 Plym P8 and a 66 Chevy C10, I also have a '36 Ford coupe. My '39 Plym P8 conv cpe is very similar to the 39 Ford conv's, both of which were built by Briggs Body Corp.
Throughout the years I have found that the workmanship on most old cars leaves much to be desired, following a budget, which is a nice way to say "cheap".. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help to you...