Ford Model T in demand question...

Hi,

I have a chance to trade my 95 Firebird convertible(which I am tired of) for 1927 Model T. It is in real good shape but needs the interior and gauges. It has the wire wheels also. It is a two door sedan.


My question is, is there much of a demand for these as I want to sell it when I get it because I need to fund my 51 Ford. The guy wants my car and I doubt I would have much luck selling a convertible in Northern Michigan this time of year.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, Bill

 

I say jump on it. Clear ***le, right?

 

Yes, clear ***le.

 

Go for it!

 

Do it... they are cool cars!

 

do it and let me know what you have to have for it. wisconsin here not saying i am gonna buy it but maybe

 

I guess alot of people still like the Ts. This is the sedan with seats in the rear also.

 

So basically you're thinking about trading for something you think will sell without actually trying to sell what ya got?

 

It is just about ready to snow up here, it is a convertible the guy wants, the Firebird is worth $4500 or so, his car is advertised for $6000,I have checked around some and it seems to be worth in that area supposedly, so it could be an upgrade, I did tell the person what I thought my car was worth also.

So, I was just checking to see if anyone had any thoughts on the deal. I really love Shoebox Fords so that is the direction I want to go.

 

Go for it. A T will hold/increase in value. the Firebird probably won't.

I purchased some domestic love with Mustang convertable, and used the credit buy buy 2 motorcycles and some tools.

Plus when she isn't home, I drive it fast. lol

 

Why not just sell him your Tiredbird and fix the '51, instead of taking a chance of selling the T?

 

I think you will come out money ahead to trade for the T

 

Well, I have to think $4,500 for a respectable, running Model T sounds like a good deal to me.

 

Grab the '27, It'll go up in value....The '27 T is one of my favorites!

 

I might mention one thing though..... Sounds like you are pretty set on selling the "T". The thing I read between the lines on this one is this- don't sell your transportation and attempt to replace it with the "T", unless you have lot's of time to get where your going! Seriously though, original early cars don't make very good drivers in todays traffic.

 

do it man the T with go up in value and the firebird will not.and if you do get it shoot me some pics i might be interested

 

T's have a very loyal following. If you are just looking to move something for funds IMO guys looking for T's are more likely to have the money than guys looking for 90's Firebirds.

 

The T will go up in value more than the Firebird, but a stocker is not the easiest sell. The fact is, most people don't know how to drive them and the restorers are old and don't spend much money. They have a loyal following, but it is a very small demographic compared to A people and early V8 people. If you can't sell a convertible because of the weather there, it is not like the T with mechanical breaks, thin tires and no heater is going to be any easier. If he was advertising for 6k and hasn't been able to sell it, it may not be worth 6k. Just my own opinion.

 

find comparable cars for sale and see what they sold for and judge from there. With eBay you can sell any car any time of year, I've sold convertibles that were snowed in so bad they couldn't even be picked up or gotten to for 4 months, the guy who wants it doesn't give a **** about that.

 

Stone stockT? Does it have factory accessorie bumpers, wiper motor and Stop Light? These items are sort of rare and bring the value up. Photos would help us give an honest value. I'd say go for the trade.

 

I have a truck and my wife has a car so I don't need to drive it. I for some reason can't get the picture saved to file and use it. It is in good shape but needs a couple of things like a seat and some interior things but it looks real good.

 

By the way, it is stock and pretty much totally redone and it is a couple of hours away so I have to see it in person yet.

 

Personally,I'd not jump at trading for the 27 T Tudor. I've had a couple, and like them, but the Tudor T body style isn't for everyone. Unlike a T roadster, the Tudors are an acquired taste, in my opinion. I once paid $250 for a running '26 tudor and had a hard time selling it for the same money. Yes, that was 30 years ago. It's Just that not that many people are looking to build one as a restoration, and as rods, they need a major revamping. The spindly frame, axles and drivetrain aren't very useful on a rod, so basically only the body sheet metal is used in a rod.

 

i wouldnt do it. there MUST be a following of firebirders.. that would want to buy your convert..

trading with intent to sell never worked well for me..

better to just have the $$$

 

Better grab it. T's are way tooooooo Cool!

 

Here are a couple of pictures of the car.

 

That firebird would be a vapor trail by now if it were me and the body is as nice as it looks in the pictures. 26-7 tudors are great cars, lots o' room, best and strongest frame made in the T era, steel structure body (lots of wood to be sure but not like the earlier Ts). Nice wire wheels and hubs, that car could be had new with wood spokes but everyone wants the wires today. The only thing I never liked about the later T's is the vaporizer carb and manifold. Hopefully someone already swapped that out.

Go for it, plastic 'birds are dime a dozen. This thing will always go up in value AND if there's another gas shortage, you'll be the hit of your neighborhood running your T on kerosene...if you had to.
You can get damn near anything for that car new.

 

That T is in great shape, based on those pics. I would trade the 'bird for that in a heartbeat.

 

Swap for the T! The radiator looks like an aftermarket honeycomb, but if it holds water that is just fine. Check the door bottoms and lower body areas for rot repair load it on a trailer and enjoy it.

 

I agree. If the whole purpose of this is to trade for something that will sell easier, you are spinning your wheels. The T will need work to sell, so you are really trading a ready for market product for a product that needs time and money to sell.
If you are wanting to experience T ownership, learn about the car and enjoy a winter project, that's different.