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imacrazy · 12-05-2022, 02:51 PM

what are nice 1930 2dr Sedans selling for now.

Imacrazy

Bill

Pete · 12-05-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by imacrazy

what are nice 1930 2dr sedans selling for now.

Imacrazy

bill

20k

imacrazy · 12-05-2022, 04:12 PM

Pete have they gone up that much lately ?

Johnnya101 · 12-05-2022, 04:12 PM

Depends. What's nice to you? Some people consider a mostly original pieced together rusted A with an older repaint and a worn out engine and chassis 'nice'. I see those for $10-$15k. There are ones that have a rebuilt engine and somewhat refreshed chassis, which is what I would think of as nice, for $15-20k.

imacrazy · 12-05-2022, 04:27 PM

Thanks Johnnya this (A) has great interior like the original, rebuilt engine some time ago with not very many miles, a nice black paint job with no rust. I have other Model A,s and have run out of room. Just trying to figure out what to price it at.

JayJay · 12-05-2022, 05:09 PM

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I think a lot of it depends on where in the country you are. I looked extensively for the purchase that ended up as my '31 Town Sedan a few months ago. I consulted CraigsList, MAFCA and MARC. Cars on the west coast seem to be priced at 15-20% higher than seemingly (by description) equivalent cars from the midwest, east coast or south. (Of course, 400As are through the roof regardless of where they come from!).

Having said that, 1930 Tudor is not all that rare of a beast - I looked at a couple during my search. I'd have to say that even in California a 1930 Tudor would have to be pretty doggone "nice" to justify a $20K asking price. I think Johnnya101 is closer to what I'd expect to see.

JayJay

imacrazy · 12-05-2022, 06:19 PM

Thanks Jay Jay, I am in Indiana

Model "A" Fords · 12-07-2022, 10:03 AM

Bill, I found while spending time comparing prices someone already bought what I wanted. I find the time to buy it is when you see it. What is the car worth to you? Good luck.

Rob Doe · 12-07-2022, 11:03 AM

It costs real money to go look at a car that is hours away. If its really nice, trailering it home can become expensive too. A half dozen excursions with mileage and hotels will put you down a few thousand at the start.

Contact the clubs in your state, there are cars out there for sale. And remember, photos do not reveal the overall condition of the car. Without a professional inspection, where wheels, oil pans, etc are removed, the novice has little chance of knowing what he is getting.

That said, we are enjoying our 31 coupe every day that is nice and have driven many thousands of miles in 19 months of ownership. It hasn't been cheap, but we're in our 70's and running out of time to do such things. No regrets, I'd do it all again.

Pete · 12-07-2022, 02:06 PM

Something to remember here also is, the interpretation of "nice".
That could run from all original unrestored to "touring", to
"slightly modified with 12 volts, modern lights, hydraulic brakes, turn signals, etc etc".

Jeff/Illinois · 12-07-2022, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

20k

I watched a '30 Tudor sell at an auction in September, ran but was maybe a #3 condition car had a decent interior but really needed paint and body work redone. Roof was trash. Underside looked like it had been thru the Gulf War on the Highway of Death....sold at $11,000 which I thought was pretty high for the car in that condition.

Saw another one at a farm sale last June in non running condition it was nasty, go for 9500 bucks.

I've been away from pricing too long I wouldn't pay that for a Tudor they are plentiful.

Mulletwagon · 12-07-2022, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnya101

Depends. What's nice to you? Some people consider a mostly original pieced together rusted A with an older repaint and a worn out engine and chassis 'nice'. I see those for $10-$15k. There are ones that have a rebuilt engine and somewhat refreshed chassis, which is what I would think of as nice, for $15-20k.

X2. Would say the sweet spot for a nice ice cream getter is $15-20K. Pebble Beach is more like $20K and beyond. Appreciation seems to be going up about $1.0K a year so the best time to buy is always now. Good Luck.

CA Victoria · 12-07-2022, 05:05 PM

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MickyD · 12-11-2022, 06:10 PM

I guess I was very fortunate to get my 31 Tudor delux for $9000. Top end of motor rebuilt. It looks and runs good. It did need a tune up and gas tank cleaned up.

ronn · 12-13-2022, 10:21 AM

all depends what nice means.

10-12k fir a good driver

20k should buy you a #2 car that is super clean.

12-05-2022, 02:51 PM	#1
imacrazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 163	Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan what are nice 1930 2dr Sedans selling for now. Imacrazy Bill

12-05-2022, 04:12 PM	#4
Johnnya101 Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 43	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Depends. What's nice to you? Some people consider a mostly original pieced together rusted A with an older repaint and a worn out engine and chassis 'nice'. I see those for $10-$15k. There are ones that have a rebuilt engine and somewhat refreshed chassis, which is what I would think of as nice, for $15-20k.

12-05-2022, 04:27 PM	#5
imacrazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 163	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Thanks Johnnya this (A) has great interior like the original, rebuilt engine some time ago with not very many miles, a nice black paint job with no rust. I have other Model A,s and have run out of room. Just trying to figure out what to price it at.

12-05-2022, 05:09 PM	#6
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,077	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think a lot of it depends on where in the country you are. I looked extensively for the purchase that ended up as my '31 Town Sedan a few months ago. I consulted CraigsList, MAFCA and MARC. Cars on the west coast seem to be priced at 15-20% higher than seemingly (by description) equivalent cars from the midwest, east coast or south. (Of course, 400As are through the roof regardless of where they come from!). Having said that, 1930 Tudor is not all that rare of a beast - I looked at a couple during my search. I'd have to say that even in California a 1930 Tudor would have to be pretty doggone "nice" to justify a $20K asking price. I think Johnnya101 is closer to what I'd expect to see. JayJay __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan Last edited by JayJay; 12-06-2022 at 03:47 PM.

12-05-2022, 06:19 PM	#7
imacrazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 163	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Thanks Jay Jay, I am in Indiana

12-05-2022, 04:12 PM	#3
imacrazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 163	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Pete have they gone up that much lately ?

12-07-2022, 10:03 AM	#8
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 260	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Bill, I found while spending time comparing prices someone already bought what I wanted. I find the time to buy it is when you see it. What is the car worth to you? Good luck.

12-07-2022, 11:03 AM	#9
Rob Doe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 494	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan It costs real money to go look at a car that is hours away. If its really nice, trailering it home can become expensive too. A half dozen excursions with mileage and hotels will put you down a few thousand at the start. Contact the clubs in your state, there are cars out there for sale. And remember, photos do not reveal the overall condition of the car. Without a professional inspection, where wheels, oil pans, etc are removed, the novice has little chance of knowing what he is getting. That said, we are enjoying our 31 coupe every day that is nice and have driven many thousands of miles in 19 months of ownership. It hasn't been cheap, but we're in our 70's and running out of time to do such things. No regrets, I'd do it all again. __________________ "It ain't what you know for certain that gets ya in trouble. It's what ya know for certain that just ain't so!"

12-07-2022, 02:06 PM	#10
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan Something to remember here also is, the interpretation of "nice". That could run from all original unrestored to "touring", to "slightly modified with 12 volts, modern lights, hydraulic brakes, turn signals, etc etc".

12-07-2022, 05:05 PM	#13
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan MARC https://model-a-ford.org/category/cl...cars-for-sale/ MAFCA https://www.mafca.com/cl/cl-v-sale.html __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

12-11-2022, 06:10 PM	#14
MickyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Welcome NC Posts: 207	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan I guess I was very fortunate to get my 31 Tudor delux for $9000. Top end of motor rebuilt. It looks and runs good. It did need a tune up and gas tank cleaned up.

12-13-2022, 10:21 AM	#15
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,793	Re: Nice 1930 2Dr. Sedan all depends what nice means. 10-12k fir a good driver 20k should buy you a #2 car that is super clean.