Urbapapa Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hi I have found a Chandler 1928 Roadster that I'm considering purchasing. But the buyer has not set a price and I don't know how much I want to pay(impossible to find any for sale to compare with). But here's a little about the condition: not original windshield, no convertible top (maybe there wasn't one for the Roadster?, don't see any mounts for the rack) no clutch pedal, no battery(so not started, don't know if it runs), no interior in the mother-in-law-seat (rumble seat), no radiator cap, no cover nuts for the rear wheels (or hub caps or what they are called), poorly upholstered seat, but the wooden frame seems to be in good condition and with minimal rust on the frame and bodywork(I can see one place which is rusted through). It is brush-painted in several places, so not a very good varnish. It has been put away since 1951. The pictures look better than in real life, do you have any idea what I should pay for it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Could have it been cut down from a coupe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbapapa Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hard to tell, doesn't look like anyone did any welding at all anywhere on the car (maybe a pro did it), looks very original (but what do I know, this is the first Chandler I've ever seen). It has been put aside since 1951, so if it is rebuilt, it was done before, don't know how common it was at that time. In pictures of all the Roadsters I've seen, they all have a convertible top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Chandler Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Are you able to share the VIN number on the car if it still has one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbapapa Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 I can ask the seller, do you know where it's located (in case he doesn't know where to look)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbapapa Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 I found where the VIN no is located, I will ask the owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbapapa Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 VIN number: 32447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Chandler Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Urbapapa said: VIN number: 32447 Good that confirms it is a 1928 Model 31A. These days the Roadster Rumble Seat model is pretty rare, most surviving Chandler Cars are Touring cars or Sedans. That being said there are a lot of details missing from the car and will take a lot to restore it. Spare parts are few and far between. Which really means you should be able to negotiate a favorable price. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbapapa Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 Thanks, then I wasn't too far from the truth with my guess. I live in Sweden and the car was imported to Roskilde in Denmark in 1951, it was then sold to Sweden without being registered here (so it still has Danish papers and it has been in a barn since then) a while ago the owner passed away, his son then sold it to a person who lives near me. Don't know where the missing parts went but the biggest problem seems to be spare parts but maybe you can help? I'll see if I can negotiate a good price, I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) Looks like a really nice car. I've never even seen a picture of a late 20s Chandler 2-passenger, Roadster or Coupe, except, 15 years ago, someone had configured a speedster out of a 1926 Chandler, same rad shell. Is yours an 8 or a 6? Edited March 9, 2023 by jeff_a (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbapapa Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 It's a 6. The seller has received an offer of just over $20,000 which I think is quite high considering the condition and the missing parts, so we'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Chandler Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 2:55 PM, Urbapapa said: It's a 6. The seller has received an offer of just over $20,000 which I think is quite high considering the condition and the missing parts, so we'll see... I agree, the offer the seller has does not take into account all of the work the new owner will go through to find all of the missing parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 The running board splash aprons have a poor patch job patch along with the step. Here is a 1926 to compare and may help with the parts search. The top parts will be hard to find. The offer may be made up by the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunnabo Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Chandler roadster Where to find more information about Chandler Roadsters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Chandler Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Chandler Book Most of what is known about Chandler and Cleveland cars is in this book that John put together for all of us to enjoy a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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