30 Ford Model T woody

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A friend of my fathers has offered him a 1930 Ford Model T Woody. From what I understand it is original, never restored, all we know for sure is it needs new upholstery. How do we find out how much it is worth? (one Woody is never enough!!) If they agree on a price my father will buy it but they don't what it is worth. My father wanted to send and appraiser over, any recomondations? The one he called said he was not qualified to appraise this type vehicle. It is currently in Massachusetts.

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Corinne:<BR>One thing for sure, what is being offered is not a '30 Ford Model T woody. A '30 Ford is a Model A. These were called Station Wagons. A rough estimate of value based on the 5 scale condition charts - #1= $19K+, #2= $13K, #3= $8K, #4= $4K, #5= $3K. Suggest that you buy a current price guide (see the buy/sell part of the AACA DF for contact info).

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Ha! A common error is to call a Model A a T instead. However, some of the older/earlier Fords were disignated as A's long before the '28-'31's arrived on the scene. Any rate, if one hits you and you are laying smack out in the middle of the road, just look for the wooden spokes and you can recognize the difference between a T and an A. Ha! Just kidding a bit.<P>You would not believe just how many people tell me they remember Dad's or Granddad's Model A, only to be describing in full detal and obvious T story. Seems the memories fade after a bit and details are somehow lost. Any rate, get a first hand evaluation of just what you have for sure and do not rely on what someone is calling the vehicle. Make certain as to Year, Make and Model. Hard to judge what the pricing would be, but woodies hold up fairly well these days.<P>Good luck with it and enjoy,<BR>Huey

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Ha! A common error is to identify a Model A as a T instead. However, some of the older/earlier Fords were disignated as A's long before the '28-'31's arrived on the scene. Thus it adds to the confusion in names. Any rate, if one hits you and you are laying smack out in the middle of the road, just look for the wooden spokes as it passes over you and you can easily recognize the difference between a T and an A. Ha! Just kidding a bit.<P>You would not believe just how many people tell me they remember Dad's or Granddad's Model A, only to be describing in full detal and obvious T story. Seems the memories fade after a bit and details are somehow lost. My 1930 Model A is often called a T by other people and I have learned to live with their error. Any rate, get a first hand evaluation of just what you have for sure and do not rely on what someone is calling the vehicle. Make certain as to Year, Make and Model. Hard to judge what the pricing would be, but woodies hold up fairly well these days. MAFCA is a good site to visit and see what info they have on the Model A.<P>Good luck with it and enjoy,<BR>Huey