1930 Buick roadster, What is it worth?

Hotrod-40 · July 8th, 2009

I usually only deal with old Fords, but a friend came to me and ask what this car is worth. It is a 1930 Buick roadster. I figured someone on here should be able to help me in some way. This car is going to be for sale, but they would first like to know what it is worth first. This car was restored in around 2001. Shortly after restoration, the restorer past away (my friends Dad). This car has had very little miles put on it since then, just driven once a year to keep fresh. It's is a beautiful car, but again, what is it worth?
Thanks for your inputs. If anyone might be interested E-mail me at Hotrod1940@gmail.com

unimogjohn · July 8th, 2009

I would say, best case, around $15; but more realistic in this tough economic environment would be $11 to 12K. The reason I say this is that I watch the sales of cars through AutoTrader, auctions, and Ebay. I would say that by looking at the pictures this would be classified as a 3 car. The refreshing is nicely done, a great drivers car. Just my opinion.

unimogjohn · July 8th, 2009

Now I know that the years are different(26 versus 30, but both look to be in similar condition. So one would expect that they should be close in price. Ebay auction has three hours to go and it is in the $12K range. I will post the selling price.

Buick:eBay Motors (item 320391117801 end time Jul-08-09 18:21:53 PDT)

50jetback · July 8th, 2009

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Originally Posted by unimogjohn

Now I know that the years are different(26 versus 30, but both look to be in similar condition. So one would expect that they should be close in price. Ebay auction has three hours to go and it is in the $12K range. I will post the selling price.

Buick:eBay Motors (item 320391117801 end time Jul-08-09 18:21:53 PDT)

There really is no comparison between these two cars. I'm fairly sure the car is a 1930 Series 40 Sports Roadster. The improvements between 1926 and 1930 are dramatic, new chassis and suspension, new internal expanding brakes ( which really work in all weather conditions ) new user friendly steering, the list goes on. In addition the 1930 is the end of the 6 cylinder era and falls into the cut off for Vintage.

That makes the 1930 model a desirable and USABLE vintage car, especially for those involved in vintage rallying.

The GOLD BOOK lists 1930 Series 40 Sports Roadsters at
Fair $19500
Good $36000
Exc $54000
Show $63000

Economic climate or not I would have thought the car would have to sit somewhere between the Fair and Good valuations.

I did watch an unrestored 40 Series roadster ( no wood, lots of rust, missing parts ) sell on ebay late last year or earlier this year and for a long time it sat at around $6000 but I was surprised when it almost doubled that at auctions end!!

unimogjohn · July 8th, 2009

The 26 was sold at $15,100.

Also here is what another forum was saying about the 1930 in the subject.

1930 Buick roadster, What is it worth? - THE H.A.M.B.

Finally, I tour in both my 23 and 28. Only thing I miss is a heater in the winter. I hate you guys with your modern 30s cars.

unimogjohn · July 8th, 2009

OK, here is a "modern" 1930 Buick coupe on Ebay. It is now at $10K with 6 days to go. Looks to be a solid #2. This should be a better comparison than that "antique" of a 26.

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50jetback · July 9th, 2009

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Originally Posted by unimogjohn

This should be a better comparison than that "antique" of a 26.

Buick:eBay Motors (item 200360905048 end time Jul-15-09 08:55:54 PDT)

Not sure that's a good comparison, enclosed car V's open ( convertibles invariably bring substantially more ) and the coupe is a series 60 which would make it worth more than a comparable series 40 coupe!!