VintageRacingCar Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hello. I have the chance to get a Ford B400 1932 V8... What would be the a reasonable price to buy it in # 4 condition and what could be a reasonable selling price once restored. Any information, is highly appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Quite likely the most valuable of all 1932 Fords. Don't quibble over the entry price of even a #4 car, because it's probably the smallest check you're going to write on what will be an expensive restoration. It will likely be a six-figure car when it's done if you do it right. If the initial buy-in is a number you can afford and are willing to pay, I wouldn't hesitate if it's a car you truly want and will restore properly. Will you make money on it? Meh. Will you have an amazing car? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageRacingCar Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: Quite likely the most valuable of all 1932 Fords. Don't quibble over the entry price of even a #4 car, because it's probably the smallest check you're going to write on what will be an expensive restoration. It will likely be a six-figure car when it's done if you do it right. If the initial buy-in is a number you can afford and are willing to pay, I wouldn't hesitate if it's a car you truly want and will restore properly. Will you make money on it? Meh. Will you have an amazing car? Absolutely. Thank you Matt...Good point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hard to find a pic of one online that hasn't been rodded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageRacingCar Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 if I do the deal...I ll post all the pictures and progress. finger cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Restorer32 said: Hard to find a pic of one online that hasn't been rodded. https://www.google.ca/search?q=Ford+32+B400&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=x-G4m_RsaUDjVM%3A%2CXmBJIKtLVN_p1M%2C_&usg=__Bw4dK33mJkhVpYdr3EMcthezF60%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSzKOks7fZAhXB24MKHd__AL8Q9QEIKDAA#imgrc=_&spf=1519229698434 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Keep in mind that there have been more than few, all steel, reproduction B-400, convertible sedan bodies reproduced over the years. Also, many B-400 were made for export and built in non-USA Ford factories. These bodies are different than the US built B-400s. Some have been fitted to US chassis and sold as authentic, US B-400s. Like all 1932 Fords, the convertible sedan was supplied with either 4 cylinder or V-8 engine. An authentic V-8 car is worth the most. Many four cylinder cars have had a V-8 engine change and the serial numbers altered accordingly. A real, US built, authentic 1932 Ford B-400 is quite rare. Make sure you know what you buying. Also, technically, speaking the proper reference is 400-B, not B-400. Ford never used the term B-400!!! Good luck on your purchase. Edited February 21, 2018 by motoringicons (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Also is it a B or a 18? That makes a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 A link after a google search (not knowing what style A 1932 400B is) http://www.reitersmetalcraft.com/32-ford-b400-restoration.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'd check out the fine details to be sure you are buying what you think you are buying. Hope it is an untouched unrestored car, checking the original features are a lot easier that way. There are several Tudor Sedans that were converted to 400B or B400's, not everyone will admit that. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 There is a 400 A club which also takes 400 Bs. They would love to hear from you about it. Find out more about it on the Ford Barn.On a side note there was one "Barner" from California last summer who reported that his restored 400 A was trajically destroyed in the wild fires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 They are great looking cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The Early Ford V8 Club of America offers a 1932 Ford Restoration Guide that would be of great help in buying an restoring the 400 B. see https://www.earlyfordv8.org/Shop.cfm?id=15&pid=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I totally agree with Paul on the V-8 Club, two volume set of 1932 Ford books. They were written by Dave Rehor, probably the most knowledgeable person on the '32 Ford on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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