How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
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DesotoDiscuss How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years. in the DOMESTIC MAKES & MODELS forums; Hello there. About 5 years ago, I pulled a 32 Desoto roadster out of a yard where it sat covered up for well over 50 years. I took the car ...
How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Hello there. About 5 years ago, I pulled a 32 Desoto roadster out of a yard where it sat covered up for well over 50 years. I took the car home, covered it up where it still sits today. The car is complete, has the sidemounts, the wire wheels and rumble seat. The car needs to be restored 100%. It is rough but I know it's very rare. Any idea on what this car is really worth? I planned to keep and restore the car however I have too many old car projects to finish. I have an idea on what the car is worth but I would like to hear some ideas from all you Desoto experts. I have another 30 Desoto roadster and a Desoto touring car (both came from the same barn as the 32 did) but something about this 32 seems very special. Thank you reading this.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
1932 was the lowest production year for all cars. So the rarity is guaranteed. The beauty of 32 cars puts them in a class all by themselves, IMHO. I hope someone car put your car back on the road in stock trim!
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Here are a few photos of the 32 car. The other roadster is a 30. We think the touring is also a 30 however, someone said it is a 29. I have the titles for the 30 and 32 roadster. The touring title has not been found yet.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Value will be greatly determined by the condition of the chassis and underside. Also, I'm not an expert on these but I assume it has a wood framed body so if the wood is dry rotted that will impact the price.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Looks to me like a different dashboard has been added or the original changed.
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wire wheels
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wood wheels (my 1st car and still have it)
1967 Dodge A100 V8 compact pickup
and visions of my past old cars
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
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I am currently restoring a 32 Roadster and can vouch for the scarcity of this model. According to my contacts there are approximately eight or ten in existence. The earlier mention of wood body framing is correct, but these components can be cut , and easily installed.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
There were two models for the 1932 DeSoto roadster. One is the "SSC" (standard SC) and the "CSC" (custom SC). There were a total of 894 of the 1932 DeSoto roadster built according to several books I have. The serial numbers for the SSC go from 5040201 to 5055921. The serial numbers for the CSC go from 6005001 to 6012580.
Last edited by keiser31; August 1st, 2012 at 14:53.
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wire wheels
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wood wheels (my 1st car and still have it)
1967 Dodge A100 V8 compact pickup
and visions of my past old cars
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Originally Posted by stephen48
The photos above were on the internet in 2008 !
That is correct. I did post photos of the car on the internet in 2008. I had it on ebay to see what the car would bring. I bought it in 2007. Those are my photos. The bidders brought the price to pretty fair level, however, I did not think it was quite enough for me to part with the car. From doing my homework, I only found several others, all restored. I would say, 6 to 8 cars left is a pretty good guess. Maybe there is a slim chance that there could be one or two more still in hidding. One thing is for sure, old cars are still in barns, yards and garages, waiting for us to save them and we all must be greatful to the folks who stored them away, no matter how rough some barn find cars are. Otherwise, the cars would all have been long gone. Keep looking for old cars. There must still be a Duesenberg or something wild not found yet and I don't care what any experts say otherwise. You just never know....
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
With the incorrect dashboard and some incorrect hubcaps, the missing parts like the splash aprons front & rear and the rust as seen in the photos, I would give the DeSoto a value of about $6,000.00 - $6,500.00 if the wood is good. I would say that if the wood needs to be replaced, the car would be worth more like $3,500.00 - $4,500.00. Of course this is only my opinion given from what I have had, sold and seen being sold. The rarity of the car may bring it's value up a few more notches.
Personally, I am in love with it, but my financial status is low as a catfish belly, so it won't be mine any time soon.
Last edited by keiser31; August 2nd, 2012 at 18:57.
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wire wheels
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wood wheels (my 1st car and still have it)
1967 Dodge A100 V8 compact pickup
and visions of my past old cars
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Originally Posted by keiser31
With the incorrect dashboard and some incorrect hubcaps, the missing parts like the splash aprons front & rear and the rust as seen in the photos, I would give the DeSoto a value of about $6,000.00 - $6,500.00 if the wood is good. I would say that if the wood needs to be replaced, the car would be worth more like $3,500.00 - $4,500.00. Of course this is only my opinion given from what I have had, sold and seen being sold. The rarity of the car may bring it's value up a few more notches.
Personally, I am in love with it, but my financial status is low as a catfish belly, so it won't be mine any time soon.
Mr. Keiser31....Ahh, are you kidding? $3500 to $6500? Tell me where you came up with your figures and tell me where are you going to find another unrestored original 32 Roadster for that kind of money? The correct hubcaps are in the car and the correct dash is there. It's not like there are many others out there to pick from. If you can find any 32 Desoto Roadsters for your price, I will buy them all from you for thousands more. When I listed it on ebay a few years ago, the car bid over $20,000. Some of you may remember the auction and that top number. You said you are in love with the car? So are many other people. I guess that is why many were willing to pay 20 thousand or more for it and I said no thank you.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Originally Posted by alsancle
You seem to be an expert on the value. Why did you post asking for opinions? Btw, if the wood is shot in the body you better jump on the 20k.
Yeah....what he said. Why are you asking us if you are just going to poo poo our thoughts?? If I was offered $20,000.00 for that, I would be vacationing in Bora bora. There is really no need to puff up about it. You were the one asking. Accept our opinions like a man or move on to the $20,000.00 bidders. Seriously...you were offered $20,000.00 and refused it? Nuff said.
Last edited by keiser31; August 3rd, 2012 at 11:38.
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wire wheels
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wood wheels (my 1st car and still have it)
1967 Dodge A100 V8 compact pickup
and visions of my past old cars
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
I posted for opinions yes, I do know the market very well, I also want to offer the car to a Desoto fan in our club first before I put the car up for sale. I am not even sure if I want to let the car go or restore it. I really do not know what I plan to do with the car. One thing I must say, this is not a rusted worthless pile of junk. The one who offered 20g for the car is in the Desoto club, here in the states. He inspected the car in person, climbed all over the car, jacked it up, looked under the car, then offered 20g. The car is worth the money. I think 20 is more than fair. I have four new tires and tubes just for this car which I should mount and get the car running again. That would make a big difference. I know some of you may think I am off on the price. Then again, how many 32 Desoto SC Roadsters are around today and how many are offered for sale?
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
One all original just sold for $50,000.00. Of course, it only has 18,000 original miles on it and nearly mint condition. So, purchasing yours for $20,000.00 and fully restoring it would cost way more than that to restore. If you think that $20,000.00 offer was "more than fair", then why do you still own it? You say that "the correct dash is there". Where? The original dashboard looks like this....
Last edited by keiser31; August 3rd, 2012 at 12:03.
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wire wheels
1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe w/ wood wheels (my 1st car and still have it)
1967 Dodge A100 V8 compact pickup
and visions of my past old cars
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Rarity can either add value or crush it - the car is only worth what one person will pay, but I'd have to think it would have topped out at less than 10k going by your pictures - 20k was generous and your failure to admit this tells me something.
Sadly, you seem to be looking to generate interest in an effort to sell, not opinions on it's value... or lack thereof.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Originally Posted by TheMoneyPit
Rarity can either add value or crush it - the car is only worth what one person will pay, but I'd have to think it would have topped out at less than 10k going by your pictures - 20k was generous and your failure to admit this tells me something.
Sadly, you seem to be looking to generate interest in an effort to sell, not opinions on it's value... or lack thereof.
How about the one that brought over 100g? Remember that car? Again, how many are around? The 50g car was not restored nor was it in mint condition. Again, I have the original dash. The frame is solid. It turns over. Most of the wood is good, the rest is good enough to repair or use for a pattern. The rockers have rust, the rest of the car is not all rusted out. Just what did I fail to admit something Mr MoneyPit? I am not looking to generate interest here. I thought the car would be an interesting topic on this Desoto site for you guys to enjoy because nobody seems to post about one. I really could care less if the car sells or not and it really bid over 20g. I do not BS. What is it with some of you guys? I guess a few of you were looking to lowball the car for pennys. Oh, rarity always adds value, it will never crush any car's value. There are always buyers for rare cars. I don't know where you came up with that one unless at some point, you owned a car that became a "MoneyPit" to you.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Originally Posted by RICHELIEUMOTORCAR
How about the one that brought over 100g? Remember that car? Again, how many are around? The 50g car was not restored nor was it in mint condition. Again, I have the original dash. The frame is solid. It turns over. Most of the wood is good, the rest is good enough to repair or use for a pattern. The rockers have rust, the rest of the car is not all rusted out. Just what did I fail to admit something Mr MoneyPit? I am not looking to generate interest here. I thought the car would be an interesting topic on this Desoto site for you guys to enjoy because nobody seems to post about one. I really could care less if the car sells or not and it really bid over 20g. I do not BS. What is it with some of you guys? I guess a few of you were looking to lowball the car for pennys. Oh, rarity always adds value, it will never crush any car's value. There are always buyers for rare cars. I don't know where you came up with that one unless at some point, you owned a car that became a "MoneyPit" to you.
I can not read through your message to establish your point. Are you announcing that the car is for sale at $20K, or are you shopping for a buyer at a higher figure ?
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
Yes Phil, the car is for sale for 20g. Maybe I should have sold it for 20 when I had the chance a few years ago but I really wanted to keep the car. I still do. I also know that I have too many projects to finish and this car will just sit around for a long time until I can get around to it. I am a private collector who loves old cars just like the rest of us. I am not looking to make a score, however, I am not about to get ripped off by giving the car away. If anyone is really interested in looking at the car, come on over and inspect the car for yourself. You can see some other neat cars as well. If that 20 number is too much for anyone, no problem, you can still come check out the car for fun, however, you are not going to take it home for less. The last time I checked, they are not being made anymore and it's only going to climb in value. You are right, there is nothing to agree or disagree about. It's for sale at 20g, otherwise, it's not for sale. Thank you.
Re: How rare is a 32 Desoto Roadster? What is it really worth? My barn find. It sat over 50 years.
I think we all agree it is a cool car. No need for the misdirection of asking for opinions on value when you really just want to sell it at 20k. Based on your 2 pictures I guessed 15k and my knowledge friend thought 10k. I don't think 20 is crazy but you may wait a while before getting it. Cars needing a full restoration are harder to sell these days as people have figured out it is a losing game.
Last edited by alsancle; August 3rd, 2012 at 21:13.
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