How much is this 27 T worth? need experienced advice

Hi all,

I did some searching, but every car i found on here is different.
I have a guy who wants to sell me this 27 roadster. the info I know is:

-27 boxed frame
-fiberglass body with rumble seat (just ok condition. Needs work and paint)
-350/350
-Interior is decent
-Suppose to run good, I have not driven it yet.

Can you guys let me know what its worth, I need to get back to him asap?

I appreciate the help,
Danny

 

sorry, i will try to put up some clearer pictures

 

I just sold a 27, unassembled, same 350/350 combo, fiberglass body for $4200 delivered. Looking at those 2 pics I wouldnt say over $7000 or so in my own opinion, but then again you dont know how much he has into it. You can find the pics of the one I sold in the classified section though. Good luck

 

Thanks Tony,

Does the difference in body style have any effect?

I also replaced the pictures with clearer ones

 

$7,500......if you buy it make it more traditional and it will be worth maybe $10,000........2 cents

 

first you'll have to do something with that front spring. does it have any clearance?

 

I aggree, $7000 as it is, just as a driver rod. More done traditionally but it looks like it would take alot to do so...unless you already have a batch of old parts just waiting in your garage
-Dean

 

I dont know too much about these cars, although Ive always wanted one, I like the custom rods much more than traditional. All of my experience has been with 50's cars, so I do not have any parts, nor was I interested in doing much work to this one. I thought I would drive it for a bit and then sell it, but if conensus is around $7,000, I think the seller may be way off.

It looks similair to this one:
http://www.autosplusaz.com/streetrod2/27 ford roadster 11x.JPG

 

that turds been sittin on Craigslist for a long time, he wants too much for it, would take lots to make it cool. what are you looking for exactly, whats a custom rod in your opinion, I think thats what most people mean on this board when they say traditional. that means 40's-50's-60's style usually. if you can give people a general idea of what you want, you just may find it here on the HAMB. or you could have someone build you a car, plenty of talent here as well, good luck

 

Whats he asking for it anyways?

I dont think the body mods make much difference from the 27 I sold. Fiberglass aint worth shit for $$$ eitherway IMHO, but you sure can make them fast. And there was a lot more cool shit on the 27 I sold too.

 

Dans right, looks like a turd. No direction a mix of new and old.

 

Not knowing any more than what you posted, I think even $7k is being generous. The front suspension and steering should just be unbolted and rolled to the curb. Considering what the front is, I doubt the rear is much better. Seen alot of these that throw an old S10 rearend in it and call it custom. My 23 had those headlights when I got it too. Best thing about them is they'll pull $125 on Ebay. If it's a project for you, offer him MAYBE $5k. Sounds like he's real proud of it, and wants way more. Might be for the best.

 

What Dan said. That car has no style. I wouldnt give 2k for it. Too many things that need to be made right. Guy must have had a Speedway catalog in every room..........

 

What's a "custom rod"? In case you had'nt noticed this is a traditional rod and custom board. To my thinking, an Ed Roth car would be my interpretation of "custom rod". Or the Lunar Lander!

 

The Lunar lander is more like a dream car for me, way outta my league. Most the cars I like are from right here on the Hamb (attached pics).

I know the guy did not build the car, he traded something for it.

Dan, do you recall how much he was asking on Craigslist?

 

It will bring about 5 grand,not cause its worth that -but cause there is an ass for every seat...Some think they can't build a car so they will buy what the wallet will bear,Plus a fellow can't really build hardly anything for the 5G anyhow.....

 

seem to remember he was asking around 12 G's for it......! the cars you like from the HAMB are all good examples of traditional (maybe with a twist) hotrods, I would try to find someone who can help build one for you, i know some local guys that do great work, if you want you can PM me and I'd be happy to point you in the right direction

 

Looks like a TTT . Or.......Totally Tastless T.

If it drives as bad as it looks and run away from it as fast as I can. I'd be afraid to even make an offer. What if he says yes .

 

LOL, yeah so if you're desperate for a start and just need a car, start low and stay low!
You can get a lot more car for the buck, especially if you can go as high as 12k like he's asking. I started with a 2k budget years back. Gotta start somewhere. Take Dan's advice though, thats a hell of a nice gesture.

 

Thanks alot Dan,
Im not sure that im ready to have something built for me, especially since I enjoy the work myself and am on a student budget. I was interested in getting this car at deal and selling it later, but the difference in what he is asking and what it appears to be worth is very large. I guess I'll stick to finishing up my 56 and the looking for a project more in line with the style I actually want.

As soon as this offer came, I knew you guys would have the answers for me. I appreciate all the advice