The Ford Barn

Raddad · 10-23-2023, 03:30 PM

My dad's 30 Model A. I remember us bringing it home 52 years ago. It needed a lot of work then. Now it's close to done but ready for someone else to take it across the finish line. I'm looking for advice on pricing and interesting parties. Car is in Arizona.
Complete engine rebuild by an original Ford Production line Mechanic. Engine has maybe 2 hours on it.

Yes, this car runs and drives. It's been years since it has, so, the basic pre-run steps will need to be taken. I have thrown up this one picture I have of the car. This side shows the condition of the car. Needs the interior redone but all of the interior panels have been recovered in factory original mole-hair and ready to install. Seat(s) and Headliners are the main things.

WHN · 10-23-2023, 04:34 PM

When you say, “close to done”. What has been done to the car?

Chuck Sea/Tac · 10-23-2023, 07:07 PM

Is the paint primer?

Banditorama · 10-23-2023, 07:45 PM

Gonna need a lot more info and more pictures to determine a ballpark price...

Anywhere from $1,500 to $6,000 based off the info you've given

nkaminar · 10-24-2023, 06:37 AM

Without further information I would say $5,000 as the bottom.

Joop · 10-25-2023, 06:32 AM

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Message me where you and the car are located.
I am in Glendale.

marty in Ohio · 10-25-2023, 09:45 AM

This is Raddad's first post. Be cautious.
Marty

ModelA29 · 10-25-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

Without further information I would say $5,000 as the bottom.

A coupe is $15-18 grand. This one needs an interior $2,500. Paint $5-10,000. Tires those are 50+ years old $1,500. Mechanically it's an unknown $1,000 minimum. Realistically you're at about 3 thousand.

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WHN

When you say, “close to done”. What has been done to the car?

Mechanically perfect. Complete engine rebuild to new specs by original Ford Mechanic. needs the interior seat, headliner and rumble seat done. Needs paint. Current condition is primer.
Needs small side windows put back in.. I have those.. Not sure it needs anything else.

I have not been in the car in years.

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ModelA29

A coupe is $15-18 grand. This one needs an interior $2,500. Paint $5-10,000. Tires those are 50+ years old $1,500. Mechanically it's an unknown $1,000 minimum. Realistically you're at about 3 thousand.

Thank you for your post. I appreciate the input.

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by marty in Ohio

This is Raddad's first post. Be cautious.
Marty

Yes be very cautious. He's asking questions too....thats a danger sign right there.

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joop

Message me where you and the car are located.
I am in Glendale.

Hi, I am in Scottsdale at the 51 Fwy and 101 loop

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:11 PM

Thank you sir.. I appreciate your input.

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:13 PM

Thanks buddy, I appreciate your input. I know I didnt add much more to the description, I am just trying to get an idea for starters. I dont expect anyone to be really serious without a lot more information and pictures.

Raddad · 10-26-2023, 02:13 PM

Yes thats primer.

WHN · 10-26-2023, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raddad

Mechanically perfect. Complete engine rebuild to new specs by original Ford Mechanic. needs the interior seat, headliner and rumble seat done. Needs paint. Current condition is primer.
Needs small side windows put back in.. I have those.. Not sure it needs anything else.

I have not been in the car in years.

The most expensive items are left to do. I would agree with the $3,000.00 price. Whoever buys it, will have to put more $$$$ into it than it will most likely be worth.

It’s a hobby.

Good luck.

Synchro909 · 10-26-2023, 06:00 PM

At $3K, I'd put my hand up.

WHN · 10-26-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

At $3K, I'd put my hand up.

The shipping will kill you.

Enjoy.

Synchro909 · 10-26-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WHN

The shipping will kill you.

Enjoy.

What do you thin USPS would charge? Just kidding. It wouldn't be the first nor even the second car I have brought over from the US. I allow about $A5,000 to have a car in my driveway but that figure is a bit old now. I figure it would be about $A 10-12K nowadays but by filling it with whatever parts I need, the parts are transported free. By our standards, that is an OK deal.

nkaminar · 10-27-2023, 05:10 AM

Won't fit in the carry-on luggage. Would have to check it as baggage.

10-23-2023, 04:34 PM	#2
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,824	Re: Model A to go When you say, “close to done”. What has been done to the car?

10-23-2023, 07:07 PM	#3
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Model A to go Is the paint primer?

10-23-2023, 07:45 PM	#4
Banditorama Senior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 146	Re: Model A to go Gonna need a lot more info and more pictures to determine a ballpark price... Anywhere from $1,500 to $6,000 based off the info you've given

10-24-2023, 06:37 AM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,901	Re: Model A to go Without further information I would say $5,000 as the bottom. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-25-2023, 06:32 AM	#6
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,953	Re: Model A to go Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Message me where you and the car are located. I am in Glendale.

10-25-2023, 09:45 AM	#7
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 757	Re: Model A to go This is Raddad's first post. Be cautious. Marty

10-26-2023, 02:11 PM	#13
Raddad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 8	Re: Model A to go Thank you sir.. I appreciate your input.

10-26-2023, 02:13 PM	#14
Raddad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 8	Re: Model A to go Thanks buddy, I appreciate your input. I know I didnt add much more to the description, I am just trying to get an idea for starters. I dont expect anyone to be really serious without a lot more information and pictures.

10-26-2023, 02:13 PM	#15
Raddad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 8	Re: Model A to go Yes thats primer.

10-26-2023, 06:00 PM	#17
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Model A to go At $3K, I'd put my hand up. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

10-27-2023, 05:10 AM	#20
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,901	Re: Model A to go Won't fit in the carry-on luggage. Would have to check it as baggage. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.