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But any person that spent their career building their p***ion (playing with cars or whatever it is) has got to be a blessed person.

 

There are as many 32 Ford Hot Rods now as there were T-buckets “back in the day”. Where are all those buckets now? Really well done T-buckets in great shape, don’t seem to be priced at fire sale prices…what am I missing?

 

32 fords were one year only. Many were crashed and s****ped (WW2 s**** drives) plus round track fodder for years. They were so rare and popular that countless reproductions have been made from multiple companies. Both gl*** and steel
Countless shops amd individuals built them and originals for decades.

it’s logical that the threshold has been reached

it’s possible to say that it’s popularity has made it less rare/valuable

 

I don’t care what anything used to be, or will be worth. I’m buying, and playing with whatever I like and can afford in the car world. You wanna be sensible? Leverage your ***ets? Get a guaranteed return on your (so called) investment? I don’t. I wanna build stuff and rip around and have fun!

 

Yep, I try not to buy anything that I may end up stuck with and don't like. I just have too much stuff that I do like.

 

Those of you who think this is depressing are missing the point. I'm 42, and cars that were prohibitively expensive 20 years ago are now falling into price points where they can become an impulse purchase. Baby birds, hardtop Victorias, 49-64 BOP coupes, Corvairs, even Tri-5s and C1 vettes are coming down in price. 32 Ford seem to be dropping as well. I DGAF that resale is lousy, I want the car for myself.

 

You not getting asked for deals in the past is far more an outlier than being asked. I have been in sales and around sales my entire working life and the one constant is everyone wants a deal. Doesn't matter if it's from the manufacturer level or the retail level.

 

“I have always subscribed to this idea. Surround yourself with stuff you like not stuff you think is going to make money. That way if you end up stuck with it at least it is stuff that you like.”

Exactly!

I have no intention of selling anything.

 

In the day of new pickups selling for more than 100k, nothing makes sense anymore. I search daily for a 33/34, waiting for something that makes sense in my world. It needs to run and drive and be cool - or be able to be made cool - and reasonably safe. It is a hobby vehicle, which should not cost more than my daily. Just like my cottage (don’t have one yet) shouldn’t cost more than my house, and my farm implement shouldn’t cost more than the tractor that pulls it. These are criteria that I have set for myself, that should be defendable to wife and family. My last new pickup 2021 was 54k, hoping that aforementioned 33/34 will be around half that in my yard running, driving, insured and dependable. In the mean time we enjoy the **** we got, knowing that Anthony would drive it.

 

The stuff I have built has been for temporary ownership. I kept my 32 for 12 years but most have around a 3 or 4 year life span. Now that age has affected my speed and physical abilities, I don't have a plan for the next one at this time. If I found something that excited me, I would be back at it. I have a spreadsheet on my builds from my adult lifetime. Not including my current one which is also my daily driver, I'm slightly in the black. That's only build costs, no labor. The feelings of creation and accomplishments have driven me. I build what I want which has made selling a little difficult because I'm not mainstream. I consider hot rods to be an expression of the owner's personality so that diversity causes the hobby to be both good and challenging at times. I have no answers, I just expressed my humble opinion.

 

I agree.

My impression from this age of the internet is that people want to feel like they're getting the upper hand in a deal. It doesn't matter if it's already a smoking deal, they have to try to ask for a better one to feel like they've "won". I find when selling cars, parts, and tools if I'm not in a hurry to sell I eventually get the buyer I'm looking for.

I had a set of Model T rear fenders listed, rare stuff in decent shape. A guy came and told me how ****py they were, thin and rusty (they weren't), and that he had bought and sold a ton of nicer fenders for less. He offered me less than half of my asking price. As I posted them not really knowing the market, I told him the number I would need to sell them for or I'd keep them, which was a lot higher than his offer. He kept at me, wanting me to bring them to him to make sure they'd fit his truck (no), about 2 months after his initial offer he came and gave me my desired price. I guess they weren't such rusty junk after all.

 

I have been seeing some 33 34 with jag rears and Buick V6s for sale lately mostly sedans that I have thought that's not a bad price

 

Buy and collect what you like and can afford . Only thing I’ve spent too much money on is a mismatched, pieced together Harley that can’t leave the state because of questionable numbers . Live and learn

 

If the prices are dropping, I think someone forgot to tell Western Canada.

 

Same over here my man, market is ludicrous

 

I always liked old cars and hot rods. I have had quite a few 57/58 Plymouths over the years because that is what I like. Prices for parts cars and parts were always reasonable until the movie Christine came out. I was never in the hobby to make money, so I have never cared too much about selling prices. I never bought a finished car and do most of my own work. I guess if I paid a small fortune for my car, I would be a little worried if I was looking to sell. It is only natural for the new younger people coming up to want the cars they admired in their youth. If I go to a cruise night, there are quite a few cars from the eighties and up.

 

Thinking of dumping 2 of mine soon..for roughly what I got them 4..ive been to busy to

 

If you bought your hot rod as a future investment well you deserve to lose your *** on it in my opinion! Of course you know what they say about those. For me it has never been about what they are worth! I don't really care about that because I only went after what I personally like. Personally I am happy that the cars I like are coming down in price because I can buy more.

 

The last of the large group of buyers in the market were the tail end of the baby boomers. That kept prices artificially inflated for about the last ten years. Those buyers are no longer in the market or trying to leave it. If you have a very rare or unique vehicle thats desirable, put it on the net and the world's your marketplace. Next generation don't have the numbers to sustain interest or price levels. Prices will continue to drop as more cars come up for sale. Boomers trying to sell them off. Need money for other things. Been following auctions bargains galore out there, couldn't even buy and build them for those sorts of prices.

 

Did you tell him how much he would have to spend out of his checker salary to afford a 32 Ford not counting insurance, a garage to park it in and other costs to maintain it that he probably doesn't have the skill at his age. Plus a 32 isn't a everyday driver in the snow, rain, or parking on the street un attented.

 

It’s a shame, but guess the new reality. My heirs appreciate the history and uniqueness of the cars. But, they have zero interest owning them. Their interests are different.

They have shown interest in a few things, my 32 3W may stay in the family, but the rest will need to go. I’m slowly letting things go now. I sincerely hope I’m in a position to sell it all off when the time comes.

 

anybody see any nice 39 or 40 woodies for sale cheap let me know prefer small block Ford would consider sbc or other overhead .just kidding some stuff like 2 seat T birds have got cheaper but nobody is giving stuff away

 

My son walks by and doesn't get it. One of his friends walks into the garage and we talk about cars for an hour. That kid has an 1980's Trans Am and a Honda Civic.
Between the '37 in my avatar, I also have a '62 Tbird and a 2006 C6 'Vette so a lot to talk about