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Zeke, It is important to me that a car be original in that it has a correct driveline and unaltered body. The owner of this car has advised me that the interior is vinyl so obviously incorrect. The engine and transmission are from a 1937 model. Neither of these are deal breakers for me since the car will never be at a judged AACA meet etc.. What is a deal breaker is that the car is priced at a level where I believe that a buyer would expect a correctly restored numbers matching car. Am I off base in thinking this car is overpriced and if so what would be a fair price given the non original alterations. The owner didn't know if the car was a frame off but my suspicions are it was not. There are two minor drips from the rear main seal and transmission which are probably just normal for cars of this vintage. I would still like to own it for cruise nights and local shows so I will keep pursuing it for now. BTW our sale tax in Ontario is 13% which adds a fair amount to the final price.

I really need to either see the car myself or have someone who knows what they are looking at. Pictures only go so far no matter how clear they are. I am a bit of a stickler for authenticity if paying top dollar for an antique car. An incorrect interior or non original engine is no big deal if looking for a driver to take to cruise night but the price of such a car should reflect that it is an incorrect or amateur restoration. The NADA guides are notoriously inaccurate but this car is priced far above the high retail value so I would expect an accurate restoration. I doubt anyone would pay the price for a real leather interior so it is probably synthetic material which is a turn off for me. This car was for sale in the past and didn't sell at the asking so either it is priced too high or there aren't many people left who want an original 1930's Dodge. This car is rare and I have been fond of early Chrysler products since I was a a kid growing up a mile away from the Chrysler plant in Windsor Ontario but I wil likely pass on this one unless the price is reduced by a significant amount IMO.

Yes Sir, that is the car alright. The ad has been renewed so different photos. I have some very recent ones sent to me by owner today. I am not really impressed with those red heater hoses , stains on the engine head and block and incorrect clamps ? but that can be changed or fixed with little cost. Would leather interior have been standard or optional on these coupes? My impression is that the the car is presentable but could use some TLC in places. My old car knowledge is pretty limited on 1930's Dodges. Any items that look strange or incorrect welcomed. I might mention that I live about 1000 miles from where the car is located so would like some thoughts on condition and price before I go to the expense of going to look. $35K ($28k US)seems pretty high but maybe I am out of touch with reality. Thanks for posting!

Thanks, I am aware that Ford had a V8 but that shouldn't account for a $40000 premium over a Dodge. I would take a Dodge 6 over a flat head Ford any day myself but I do see your point. I suspect that it is the rodders who have pushed the Ford prices high. There are so few unmodified 33 Ford coupes left and any that are are targets for rodders. In any event the seller is $12000 over the NADA guide so it is unlikely he will come down that far. It would be in my garage if he would.

Rick, Thanks. I did find that NADA listing but that High Retail seemed very low hence my question. A 1933 Ford coupe has a high value of $56600 and a 1933 Chevrolet coupe $21300. Why would a Dodge bring so much less. IMHO it is a much nice car than either of the other two? Still if this is all it should be worth on the market it appears to be over valued.

Hi, I am looking at a very nice 1933 Dodge 6 5 window rumble seat coupe. The car was restored about 10 years ago and remains in a high #3 condition. It has an overdrive? Very nice car priced at $35000 ($28700US) . I am interested but cant find much on the price guides. Is this price in the ball park for value. I am not looking to buy and flip etc. and would consider buying the car for the long haul so paying fair or even above market wouldn't bother me but don't know whether this asking is reasonable or not. Opinions appreciated. Thanks

I went to this show for several years. I really enjoyed the featured make display and there are always a few Classic cars. The car corral is interesting also with a few nice cars for sale. The last few visits were not as enjoyable since there really aren't many prewar to mid 50's parts for sale and vey few foreign car parts understandably but you will find the odd treasure on occasion. In any event it was fun to just wander around for a day although it has become more of a flea market. This is why I haven't attended in the past 4 years. I want to get to Hershey one of these days!

Thanks for that John. Packard was having some serious teething problems with the Connor Ave. plant move in 1955 and there were some quality control problems.

Interesting information. I am curious to know how the 1955 Packard fared if his car was used in the comparison?

This car is worth a bump! Beautiful Mustang!

I wanted one of these the first time that I saw one on the showroom floor. Just when the Canadian dollar slides beneath 80 cents on the US $ this one shows up! Darn!

Joe, There are several dealers who advertise on this site so I am not sure what the issue is even if you were a dealer which you are not. I enjoy the buy/sell forum as I am actively looking to buy another collector car. I would be sorry if the few dealers were excluded. So long as the rules about displaying location and price are met what is the problem anyway? Nice car by the way!

I would certainly be interested in buying this car if that transmission problem was solved. Not that I would do much highway driving above 65 since our area highways have a limit of 55MPH but my concern is that there might possibly be more to this than a linkage adjustment. It seems logical that a linkage problem is the fix but this should be addressed before I would make an offer.

Would anyone knowledgeable about the infamous "SlimJim" transmission care to speculate on why the car would downshift above 65MPH? I imagine that could be a dangerous event on a busy freeway and hard on the driveline as well in any situation. I love these 1962 Starfires otherwise. I recall wanting one back in 1962 when I was in high school. This is an exceptional lovely car and well worth the money IMHO I doubt it will remain unsold for long.

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That was my hint.It would indeed be a good deal at $33000US.

Since the car is in Windsor is it a Windsor Ford of Canada built car? Is this price in Canadian dollars?

Ron, Thanks. It's much too nice a car for the shows that I am able to attend and have to drive to on less than perfect roads and sometimes even lengthy stretches of gravel.

This is such a beautiful car. Is it driven to these show events such as the one in Texas in 2007 or is it trailered?

I didn't think this one would last long at that price. Someone scored a good buy!

Matt, If you would sell me just the Astra Dome maybe with some fabrication I might be able to fit it onto my 03 Crown Victoria.

I bought a 1962 New Yorker 4 door hardtop in 1966 and really loved driving that car. Itwould cruise along at 80 MPH all day long in comfort. I remember so well the first night I bought it and went outside in the dark to turn on the dash lights. WOW! that Astra Dome with the instrument lights was a sight that I'll never forget. It was and still is to my mind the most beautiful instrument lighting on any car I ever was in. I would love to buy this one if for the instrument lighting alone and maybe I will.

Wow, what a stunning beautiful Cadillac.

In Ontario any car sold that is over 20 years old must have an appraisal before it can be licenced so I have a little experience with having appraisals done. I have had cars appraised where the hood was not lifted or the engine started. It is merely a formality with some of these guys and they will appraise it for whatever price you want to set. If buying they will ask you what you paid and give an appraisal for less if you ask so you can pay less tax. If it's selling or buyer needs an appraisal for insurance they will ask you how much you want it appraised for and give you that as as appraised value. Not all are unscrupulous but the ones who are are doing the hobby a big disservice.

John, It is hard to think of old cars when there is snow on the ground and the thermometer at 0 but your Packard is such a lovely car it is hard not too. Yes a 3.23 axle would help with highway speed cruising. I imagine a standard shift is pretty rare on a 55 Packard. You have done a nice job of detailing e engine and trunk areas.