Hot Rods 1932 Ford Dick Martin "time warp" coupe

I was just reading with interest an article by Ken Gross (who is always interesting) in the new issue of Old Cars Weekly about the Dick Martin 5W coupe that was featured in the 1958 Car Craft mag. The car is unchanged from it's original build 50 years ago and is a true period correct museum piece. Still wears it's same WWW tires from that same photo shoot all those years ago and has been displayed at Pebble Beach with all the historic 32 Fords. Owned by collector Don Orosco and mentions that he wants to "thin" his collection and sell this car. I understand it was a no sale at the Monterey Gooding Auction at $125K. Ken hints that possibly another $25K or so would buy the car. Not in my price range of course. But it got me to thinking....how much would a new build 32 chopped coupe by a big name shop like Brizio's, Steve Frisbie, Tardel's, Dave Crouse, and others cost? $125,000-$150,000? I'm just guessing here. So is $150K or so out of line for a historic hot rod? Here are some photos I took of the magazine photos. Low quality photography compliments of Poverty Flats.

 

I dont think its a question of price or value, as much as timing. Tense times for alot of people. I dont think you could have a car of that quality built for that price though.
Not meaning to jack the thread, but isnt this truck being restored right now? Seems someone posted up info on it not too long ago.

 

Yes, I forgot to mention the famous Kopper Kart truck that has been featured all over the place. Very cool Kustom.

 

I dont see it as unreasonable for a significant car when you compare it to other car prices. The new build cars for 150g+ are way over the top.

 

I think that the $$$$ your quoting are fair for what it is and the history.
I just sold the Al Jardine (Beach Boys ) 3 window coupe a few weeks ago in that neighborhood ( $$$)

 

Sure looks like the R&C Dream Truck to me.

 

Its the Kopper Kart, even has it painted on the tail.

 

Uh... no.

 

I can provide the email address of the owner of this car if there are any serious buyers out there. It was included in the article by Ken Gross. They would like to see it preserved unrestored for future historic reference. HEY! This was my 2,000 Post!

 

When was that post about the kopper kart being restored?

 

Paul, Happy 2,000th and yaeh I'm with you (although I don't have the jingle for it) but surely the vaue for that car would be more than modern custom build from one of the big shops. Heck we here on this board as preachers of traditional hot rodding should be advocates of that I would think......

 

Is that the same Dick Martin who contributes to rod &custom? I have spoken with him on the phone, he wasworking on a book about flathead speed equipment. did it ever get finished?

 

You might be able to have that car built at most shops for that much...but not any of the big name shops you mention. At an average good quality shop, start to finish, $150,00 for a complete build seems normal. That doesn't count the initial cost of the purchase of the car. $150k for a car that is ready to go, done, finished, isn't exactly getting screwed if it's what you're looking for and you want a car right now. Add that this one is a nice full fendered Henry-steel '32 5-window with history, and it's icing.

 

If it was a Dick Martin from Oregon, who was working on a flathead history book for years & years, he passed away this summer.There is a Dick Martin in Cali who is still with us and more than likely owned the '32 in question............

 

yes, I was refering to Dick Martin from Oregon. very sorry to hear that.

 

Anyone got some good pics of the Dick Martin coupe? I saw it at Don Orosco's this summer, but didn't get any shots of it.

 

Somebody has got to have some pics of this car?

 

I'm fairly certain that's Dick Martin from So. Cal. He owned Martin Bros., a lathing and plastering co. from Gardena, ca. located almost next door to Isky.

 

My Dad owned the Dick Matrin coupe for a while when I was a kid. He bought and sold it for $10,000. It was so much fun to ride around in. Dick Martin even came to the house once to see it.

Here is a picture from when we had it with my sister in it. If only he kept it...

 

That's awesome. About what year would that have been? Thanks for posting.

 

It must have been 1980 or so. Dick pointed out a mark/scuff on the tires that his wife had done in the '50s, that's how it was known they were the same tires.

 

Wow! Thats cool. Thanks for the pic.

 

I found one more with my dad and brother.

 

He must have sold it to Jack Underwood- I remember when it was for sale that time- and then drooling on it at Jack's house for years. That's one of the best 5-Windows ever!