|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-11-2023, 09:05 AM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Coastal Georgia
Posts: 131
|
Mecum Mitchell Collection
Results of the Mitchell Collection at the Mecum Kissimmee auction last weekend. Many of the cars were older AACA winners.
1934 wagon. $30,800 1934 Roadster. $55,000 1935 Phaeton $23,100. AACA 1936 Phaeton $26,400. AACA 1936 Roadster $31,900. AACA 1939 Convertible $27,500 1939 Pickup $25,300 1939 Convertible $44,000 These were the prices listed on the Mecum website and may or may not have the buyers premium included. John |
07-11-2023, 10:23 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Orcas Island Washington
Posts: 4,945
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
A guy would have to REALLY love the process to take on the restoration of an early V8 car or truck today. From what I understand, 25k buys a paint job. Since I have never bought a restored (or even running) old ford, what would this list of cars cost in their heyday? About what year were these cars most valuable? And a barrel nose pickup for more than a '35 phaeton? wtf?
__________________
Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson) |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
07-11-2023, 11:00 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Napa,California
Posts: 6,037
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Phaetons have taken the ultimate hit on prices in that last 5-10 years. They are a tough sell. Most all of us (wives especially) that relate to these old Fords want roll up windows. Those prices at the auction are a reflection of two things. The economy and the number of people who relate to these old Fords. Take a look at mid to late 60's Mustang prices. They are going for more money than nice old Ford V-8s.
|
07-11-2023, 11:14 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 3,795
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
I'm shocked at the price of a 33 Phaeton. I'd buy a phaeton in that condition any day for that money. If you have a phaeton for sale PM me but then again you're probably not a seller at that price.
|
07-11-2023, 11:45 AM | #5 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Jacksonville FL
Posts: 3,963
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Quote:
thought/felt the same exact thing!!!! (See bucket list/Current Avatar) I would, however, amend your statement to 33 "ANYTHING" I would buy for that money/condition!!! TJ It's not just the V8 Fords experiencing this trend, spent the weekend with a good friend that is into Austin Healeys (Club). Experiencing a lot of the same issues AS well as many other club'/makes MOST surprising to me was the 32 & 34 Woody and the 32 Cabriolet!!!! Last edited by rockfla; 07-11-2023 at 11:50 AM. |
|
07-11-2023, 01:07 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 370
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
If I were there, I would have bought the 36 Roadster, the 34 Station Wagon, the 32 Station Wagon and the 32 Cabriolet. I thought that everything should have brought 50% more !? I saw all of George's cars 8 or 9 years ago and they are excellent. Meeting George was an experience.
__________________
I've got the old car disease. Thankfully there's no cure! |
07-11-2023, 04:12 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Yes if we all were there the prices would have been a lot higher.
|
07-11-2023, 06:06 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Coast, Calif.
Posts: 839
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
I would love to have that 32 Cabriolet...especially at that price!
I can't see the sale prices on Mecum's site, what did the hot rod 32 and 34 Roadsters sell for? |
07-11-2023, 06:48 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Yucaipa, CA
Posts: 1,095
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
The original crowd is dying off. The next generation all want's '32-'34 Fords with 500 hp. You would be a fool to try and built an original car from parts when you can buy them that cheap. Plus, those older restoration were probably real nice cars to begin with. Where are you going to get a nice body from without buying an entire car like these.
|
07-11-2023, 07:00 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 123
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Yes the market for our type of cars is declining but these selling prices are way to low. Mecum bidders are spending big bucks on Shelby's, Broncos, Camero's, Mustangs GTO's Superbirds and the like. Not the place to sell your vintage Ford.
|
07-11-2023, 09:10 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,372
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
I was in Georges' shop and he wanted to sell them. His prices were insane. The 32 Cab. was over $100K and the rest were about the same. I would have liked to talk to him but he thought he knew more than the rest of us.
|
07-11-2023, 09:37 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Albany New York
Posts: 505
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Maybe Mecum isn't the correct venue to sell an early V/8. The Cabriolet appears to be a bargain based on the pictures.
|
07-11-2023, 10:13 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,488
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
So again what did those go for? The '32 ect. Newc
|
07-12-2023, 05:51 AM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern France
Posts: 5,308
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
32 Cabriolet went for $33K
|
07-12-2023, 08:05 AM | #15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Fort dodge, Iowa
Posts: 825
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Most of the Ford affectionados are right here on the Fordbarn with a worldwide membership. Many of them would have loved to purchase these fine cars and would have been willing to pay in excess of the prices paid. And---no commissions paid when sold on the Fordbarn!
|
07-12-2023, 08:20 AM | #16 |
Senior Member
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
What did the T-Birds sell for? Also the other cars.
|
07-12-2023, 08:26 AM | #17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 3,795
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Quote:
I don't pay attention to Mecum or JB auctions because I have always thought of those platforms as a place for people with more money than brains. Maybe I should be paying attention? |
|
07-12-2023, 11:34 AM | #18 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,166
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Quote:
See > https://www.hemmings.com/listing/193...-deluxe-393087 It's listed as a convertible, but in the description it's referred to as a Phaeton...
__________________
The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... "Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!" "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 |
|
07-12-2023, 11:38 AM | #19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,578
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
Any pics of the 34 hotrod roadster?
|
07-12-2023, 11:45 AM | #20 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,166
|
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection
__________________
The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... "Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!" "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|