Guest PEXJC Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am looking at a '33 DV32 sedan for resto, but ......It has a SOHC (SV16)? engine, which does not run. How difficult is it to source the twin cam engine? Alternatively, will some of the parts (block, crank, ancilliaries) be interchangeable with a 32?Interior is complete, but probably not salvageble. Are the correct cloths still available?All the interior and exterior trim is there and looks right for the car and the period but everything needs overhaul.No idea yet what the wood frame is like but I assume it will need (considerable) work.Anybody have an idea what the going rate for the car as is would be?And what would the approximate value of the finished car be, assuming I keep (and can overhaul) the current SV16 engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 As rare and desirable as a car like this is it probably has little money making potential. They are grand cars, but at the same time money pits. And a sedan is even worse in this respect. They are significantly more costly and complicated, and yet are worth much less than most of the other body styles. Buy it and make it your next ten year project but only if you truly love the car. If you are looking to make money buy Gold not old project cars. All the best , Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBoyle Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I'm not quite as pessimistic about the value as Greg, a DV-32 (even a sedan) is indeed worth something and is a very worthwhile car to own, restore and drive. Financially speaking, the value of the car as it now sits would be based on its condition. If all the parts are there and it just needs paint, interior and reconditioning, it might be worth your time to restore it...you might be able to come out ahead financially. But in the end, I agree with Greg, do it because you want a fine performance car to drive, not as an investment.As far as interior fabrics being available...yes they are. They may not be exact copies of what Stutz had, but I'm sure Stutz used similar material to other cars in its class. Of course any covers would have to be custom sewn for your seats. Edited February 21, 2012 by JohnBoyle (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PEXJC Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Gents, thanks for you replies. To clarify, I am not after an investment. The aim is to rebuild and use for rallies and touring before moving on to the next project. Thus I don't want to spend more on purchase, parts and the minimum of services I need than I can sell for. That way I can change cars frequently without loosing a fortune. Per Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi again. I don't mean to throw a damper on your prospective project. A car like the Stutz in question is high on any almost any collectors wish list. And any one of us would jump at it if we were lucky enough to have the chance. I approach old cars from a similar basis except I don't usually sell them at the end. I try to progress at a rate my resources will allow {generaly a snail's pace}. and as such the end value is of comparatively little interest. But please dont under estimate the cost of doing anything on a car like this. The paint, plating, and interior alone will be a very substantial sum. Truly grand cars like a Stutz tend to have truly grand restoration costs. Just re-coreing/ restoring the radiator and shell can end up costing as much as a decent model A Ford. And everything on the chassis is just the same complexity/ cost as a 1/2 million dollar DV 32 roadster. P.S. are you sure the car is a DV 32 ? , perhaps it is a SV and the engine is original...just a thought. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PEXJC Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I can relate to the recoring cost, a friend got an estimate for a FIAT 501 that was almost as much as the car. But I have really got all the answers I need. The vendor wants the equivalent of USD 65.000 as it is now. Way OTT. But I am not in a hurry at all. Regarding the question on the type, I haven't found a really comprehensive guide on the net regarding specifications. And good as they are my books are not enough. Any good sites to be found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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