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Value of 32 Std 5 Window Coupe
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trjford8 |
01-04-2010 @ 7:03 PM
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That is a very nice looking 5 window. Nice originals are hard to find and it looks like you have a good one. It's tough to give a value based on one photo, but I do think it is probably worth between $40,000 and $50,000.
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ethacker |
01-07-2010 @ 2:59 PM
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One that needs some TLC just expired unsold on eBay for $70,000. Reserve wasn't met. Scroll down to middle of page. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220532618522
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deluxe40 |
01-07-2010 @ 5:31 PM
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I believe the one on eBay is a three window coupe rather than a five window. The 3w (Deluxe) coupes are highly desirable and tend to run about 50% higher than the 5w (Standard) coupes in comparable condition. Styling counts.
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ethacker |
01-08-2010 @ 1:25 PM
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That's interesting. Thanks for that perspective. It is also odd, since I see many more 3window for sale than 5window. I've seen 3 different 3windows on eBay just this month. I don't know when I last saw a 5window. But I love my car so I guess none of it matters!
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ford38v8 |
01-08-2010 @ 2:13 PM
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Ethacker, your observation is correct. There are more 3W than 5W for the same reason there are more open than closed cars: They were initially the most collectable, the others going to the junk yards first. Now, you're seeing a resurgence of popularity among the previous less desirable cars. The '38 Ford is of prime example of what for decades was considered an "Ugly Duckling". As these cars are now resurrected to the eye of the public, they are accepted and prized as they rightfully should be.
Alan
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Woodman |
01-24-2010 @ 7:13 PM
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A bare body in good to excellent shape will go for $15-20K, orig. chassis from $5K to $10K. Most 32s have been modified by this time, and originals are rare.You will find that although a nice older restoration is worth up to $55K, so are tastefully modified nostalgia hot rods. My best advice is to network, scour ads, and TALK to people, real people. Unfortunately the internet has made the world smaller, but still the best part of the American car hobby/culture is the interaction of people with similar interests. There's one in your town, you just need to find it.Although I can appreciate keeping a car original, you need to be able to enjoy it in today's world.
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