Old car bargains from around the Web

[auburnseeker 2,668]

To start with none of these cars are mine.  

I constantly find what seem like deals around the web on usually entry level type cars and have always thought I should start a thread to expose them to others that might not see them.  Especially the newer guys and gals that only see overpriced wrecks for sale. 

I've occasionally posted various deals on here but I'll contain them to one thread now.  Anyone else feel free to post additional ads and critique anything I post.

Not everything will be entry level as I find what seems like deals on all level cars but I'll focus mainly on that.  

I'm also not much of a 70's and newer type car guy so most of the stuff will be 50's and older. 

 

Today's entry is a 46 Dodge 2 door Sedan for $2000 OBO

 Not sure what it needs but at 2 grand,  they don't get much cheaper with paint and an interior you won't be afraid to sit it in. 

I see the sunvisor but the tire I can see doesn't look like a white wall.  If the engine is good and the tranny works , even if you have to do brakes,  you could be driving this for possibly under 3 grand.  That's about as entry level as you can get on a budget when talking 50's and older cars. 

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/pawtucket-how-about-owning-an-old-timer/6925022145.html

 

1946 Dodge Custom Sedan . . . white wall tires . . . mahogany in color . . . all original parts . . . flathead six cylinder engine . . . split hood . . . shade visor . . . fluid drive--drive via three speed manual transmission on the column or shift into third gear and drive as if the car had an automatic transmission. Red naugahyde-covered seats--the rest of the interior is original. Needs work . . . car cover, some tools . . . $2,000 or best offer.

 

[JFranklin 376]

Carefully check things out as this could be a scam, phishing, or just a missing 0.

Edited July 2 by JFranklin (see edit history)

[JACK M 1,427]

16 minutes ago, JFranklin said:

Carefully check things out as this could be a scam, phishing, or just a missing 0.

 

OR, the seller is in the real world.

[JFranklin 376]

4 minutes ago, JACK M said:

 

OR, the seller is in the real world.

 

It is still prudent to be careful and thoroughly check things out!

[Jeff Perkins / Mn 59]

32 minutes ago, JACK M said:

 

OR, the seller is in the real world.

We need to recognize how precipitous the drop in $$$ is on most pre 1955 cars is. Just check out some final prices at the recent RM/Sotheby’s Spring Auburn auction:  Hupmobile Skylark $15,400; 1924 Haynes Touring $10,560. There are many more that went for low $$ such as a nice Terreplane 8 Coupe and a ‘50 Stude Champ convert, both really nice cars.

Edited July 2 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history)

[auburnseeker 2,668]

Could be an estate type deal as well.  Where the relatives just want it gone so they can move on.  Since you are getting some tools as well,  sounds more like they are just done with it.   Careful or you might end up with a whole garage full of stuff before you leave that you really don't need either. 

 

I would also make a side note that one rarely scams with a 46 Dodge tudor sedan needing some work.   Maybe a 55 Chevy belair or a 67 Camaro,  but a 46 Dodge ,  chances are pretty slim. 

It is on three area craigslists all with the same address though and the same price.   I would have been happy to find something like this when I first started.  First car was a 50 Desoto coupe in worse shape I started to restore but never finished,  Before we had the advice of people on web sites like this to leave them alone and drive them, for $1250.  That was almost 30 years ago before the net when not much was available at all reasonable in the lower prices.   

Edited July 2 by auburnseeker (see edit history)

[Steve_Mack_CT 703]

Makes me think of my first car, a 41 Ply two door sedan purchased in 77 for I believe $450.  We did brakes, axle seals, tires from Sears, green plaid seatcovers and Wala, off to a local show.  I was 14 and a hobbyist!  😊  I think that car could be a lot of fun if not confused as an investment.  Anyone know an interested teenager??!

[auburnseeker 2,668]

Depending on the chrome and how good the paint is,  as well as what you really need to do to it,  I think one wouldn't lose any money and have alot of fun.  You might even make a couple of bucks in the meantime, if you casually have it for sale as you are having fun with it.  Then you move on to the next car.  I think that's how alot of us got to where we are car wise today.  As I said 50 Desoto coupe, sold to my Dad for a slight profit after I did a bunch of work on it,  then put money with it and bought my 56 Olds, which I never tore apart and still have.

 I remember a 49 Plymouth club coupe I had that I did the same with.  Played with it a bit,  replaced some chrome,  cleaned it up,  drove it a bunch one summer and sold it for a small profit. 

[auburnseeker 2,668]

Here is a Model T I saw a few days ago.  They don't get much cheaper in a running driving T.  Now yes I see some flaws,  but nothing that would stop one from having some fun.  

There was a new member about a year ago that wanted an old touring car but didn't want to spend over 3G.

This is probably as close as one can come. 

They are asking $5500 and say it starts and runs well. 

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/d/marlborough-1924-ford-model/6921228547.html

nice running 1924 Model T touring car. Nice original condition. Starts every time

[Brooklyn Beer 321]

Is the 46 dodge was any closer I would put it up with my 46 coupe at that price.  I bet have enough extra parts floating around to get it running and driving

[1912Staver 734]

8 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said:

We need to recognize how precipitous the drop in $$$ is on most pre 1955 cars is. Just check out some final prices at the recent RM/Sotheby’s Spring Auburn auction:  Hupmobile Skylark $15,400; 1924 Haynes Touring $10,560. There are many more that went for low $$ such as a nice Terreplane 8 Coupe and a ‘50 Stude Champ convert, both really nice cars.

 

Many of those prices are surprisingly low. Is this the new normal ?

 

Greg in Canada

[auburnseeker 2,668]

These are the exceptions.  Still comparable cars advertised for 2 to 5 times as much.  They don't seem to be selling though.  Seems all the cars I find,  though within a 200 mile radius are 4 to 5  hours away by road each way.  Otherwise,  I might go and look at something like that Dodge. 

[Jeff Perkins / Mn 59]

I think there are many more exceptions than we realize. There were 14 (!) cars in that particular auction that were what I consider very good deals or waaaay underpriced. Perhaps because the auction was in the Midwest there were not as many big money guys there.

I ended up selling my 1948 Packard Station Sedan this spring for 60% of what I was asking and I thought I was below market at my asking.

BTW my first “old” car was a 1946 Dodge D-24 DeLuxe Coupe. Always loved the Mopars from that era.

 

[auburnseeker 2,668]

Especially when you figure many of the cars that make Craigslist,  were just purchased for less and are being flipped.  I don't mind if a guy flips a car but it's really annoying if they do nothing but hang a huge price on it.  I usually get one , do brakes and tires, detail it out nicely , which often includes wet sanding and buffing much of the car, and fix the little stupid stuff the last guy never did.  It's only worth more because I added value and brought the car up a notch in condition.   Most are ready to use when they leave my shop.  I do silicone in the brakes as well,  so the next guy wont have to worry about it.   

[auburnseeker 2,668]

Now here is an A Coupe that just popped up.  This is a deal if it runs half as good as it looks even with the Fiberglass fenders.  for $8000 firm. 

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/saddle-river-1931-ford-model-coupe/6925595237.html

1931 Ford Model A Coupe - $8000 (Upper Saddle River)

1931 Ford Model A Coupe with jump seat. Complete restore about 10 years ago. Runs, brakes bled, new 6v Battery. Running boards and fenders are fiberglass not original. Family member passed away and now selling it. Garaged and in great shape. Price is firm

 

[Jeff Perkins / Mn 59]

That sure is a nice looking car with those colors.......

[stvaughn 64]

Hmm..... brakes bled, .. on a Model A?

[auburnseeker 2,668]

I saw that but figured it may have been converted to Hydraulic.  Not that uncommon.  They are selling for a family member that passed so don't expect they are as knowledgable as the original owner.  Even the owner's of cars don't know much about their cars as we have seen here. 

 

The fact they mentioned the rumble seat is a jump seat tells you something about the seller's knowledge. 

Edited July 3 by auburnseeker (see edit history)

[Peter S 49]

Often there is a huge discrepancy between asked and actual price, especially on craigslist. It’s a myth that high asked prices are inflexible or non-negotiable. Sure, some folks are dreamers but many  just don’t know the market and quickly recalibrate expectations if they are motivated sellers. If not, why bother with them?

[Steve_Mack_CT 703]

Relatively local.  I have a set of decent steel rear fenders for the buyer if he wants....  🤔😄

[mercer09 930]

thanks for starting this thread Randy.

will be fun to keep coming back to.

 

Randy recommended some A's last month and because of his posting, I ended up with a nice 30 A roadster deluxe.

would have never seen it otherwise.

[auburnseeker 2,668]

It was fun searching.  Might as well pass along what I see.  I still keep an eye out for an all original car.  If the right one comes along,  I'll be sure to let you know.

If anyone else has any realistic requests,  let me know.  No I can't find you a matching numbers 67 Big Block Vette for 5G but if you know current trending values and give me some idea of what you like,  especially if you have a little flex to what you will consider let me know and I'll gladly keep my eyes open and pass along only things that fit that criteria within whatever budget range you specify.  Also an area you are willing to buy from would really help.

 

I didn't spot anything great today or yesterday so no fresh treats for the thread. 

[Brooklyn Beer 321]

1928-33 Franklin in case the deal I am working on now falls through. Then I have a couple "plan B's " in the works.  Maybe another 9k deal is lurking out there.

[JACK M 1,427]

1 hour ago, auburnseeker said:

If anyone else has any realistic requests,  let me know

 

I've been lusting for a deal on a Pierce Arrow.

[auburnseeker 2,668]

1 hour ago, Brooklyn Beer said:

1928-33 Franklin in case the deal I am working on now falls through. Then I have a couple "plan B's " in the works.  Maybe another 9k deal is lurking out there.

There was a very very nice sedan on craigslist last fall.  I think maybe a 29.  Boy it was in the upper teens but wow,  the interior and chrome looked Very impressive, The wood graining was spectacular, and was said to be an excellent driver.  The only real flaw was a paint problem on one door.  Not rust,  but some peeling.  The rest of the paint was fine with no checking.   I was even thinking of how to buy it and I'm not a sedan man.  Maybe that was all it was worth but I find it hard to believe.  It only lasted about 2 weeks and was late in the fall. 

 

I do know of a Pierce arrow Roadster that's coming on the market.  I'm sure it's the small series, If I recall maybe a 1931.  I expressed some interest in it. It's part of a small collection of really nice cars,  but I couldn't get any prices out of the seller, an older gent,  that wants to meet and talk.  Problem is he's 4 hours plus away and I really don't have the cash to do too much until I sell the 40 Ford coupe, which I just started finishing up yesterday.  He had a couple of other cars as well I was interested in but without prices I don't want to waste any one's time.  

 

Now what are both your budgets and what body styles do you not want?