In The Order Of Cost

[Shadetree]

I just read some interesting comments about 3-Window versus 2-Window Coupes. Which car cost the most new?

In buying a new car in the `30's I have always thought the Roadster was the cheapest priced car and the Four Door Sedan was the most expensive. Certainly looking at the amount of labor and materials this would ring true. Starting with the cheapest purchase price first can anyone list them all in order?

[TonyM]

For 1937 thru 1939, the most expensive Ford Car was the 85hp Convertible Sedan.

[TonyM]

Here they are for 1937 (85hp):

Standard Models

Coupe $625
Tudor $641
Tudor Touring $666
Fordor $702
Fordor Touring $727



De Luxe Models:

Coupe $684
Tudor $700
Tudor Touring $725
Roadster $746
Club Coupe $746
Cabriolet $746
Fordor $761
Fordor Touring $787
Phaeton $802
Club Cabriolet $812
Convertible Sedan $914




These prices are according to a price sheet "Delivered in Rochester."

[JM 35 Sedan]

Shade, I think this price thing has done a complete reversal based on the value/cost of these same models today. Henry's prices were based on his manufacturing costs, today's prices are based on desirability as I am sure you are aware.

[V8COOPMAN]

Don't see any mention of wooden station wagons.......surely not cheap. DD

[TonyM]

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Don't see any mention of wooden station wagons.......surely not cheap. DD

Took a look in a 26 year old issue of Old Cars Price Guide.
They used to list Factory Price in this price guide back then.

1937 Station Wagon is listed at $775.

I am thinking that maybe this should be more.

I thought that I had a list of all V-8 Ford prices in the 1930s. Can't find it.