Seeking advice on possible 1928 interest/sale

[wmgotthardt]

Hello...I am posting on behalf of a friend who is interested in the possible sale of the following vehicle. It has been owned by a single family throughout it's history. I am hoping to find out here whether a market even exists, and if so, what specific vehicle information is needed/desired from potential buyers. In the near future I will have access to several photos of the vehicle, both current & historical. Really any help/guidance would be most appreciated...Thanks.

1928 Dodge

Originally purchased late in 1927

Four Cylinder 128 Series

Four door, first standard shift

Two wheel brakes

Wood spoke wheels, 19 inch split rims

Sealed beam headlights (had to get them to drive it) -but have originals

Last registered in 1961-in storage-location is Nanty Glo, PA

[nearchoclatetown]

A picture would tell a lot of info. Thanks.

[wmgotthardt]

Thanks...yeah I have requested photos from the owner (my friend's mother) and will post as soon as I receive them.

[wmgotthardt]

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Finally received photos (attached). Vehicle appears complete, w/authentic 1928 dust. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Any feel for an asking price/range?

Thanks for any help.

Cheers, Will G.

[nearchoclatetown]

What a nice piece of history.Have you tried to get it running? My "guess" would be in the $3000-$7000 range depending on if it ran or not. I know that's not very specific but there's lots of variables. TO ME it sure would be nice to clean it and drive it, but everyone has an opinion. Maybe you should keep it! There's plenty of room in the DBC and AACA for more members.

[wmgotthardt]

That's very helpful...thank you. I am not the owner, just a friend. We live in CA, and unfortunately the vehicle is stored in PA. Although it's an emotional possession for her (father passed it down), she realizes there is no realistic chance to get it to the west coast, so she feels it may be time to find someone that can appreciate, like you said, the history of it all.

Any opinions on the best way to market a vehicle like this? ebay? auto trader antique/classic?

I now have the contact in PA, and will be inquiring soon about some more mechanical details, etc.

[i have larger photos if anyone happens to be interested]

Appreciate the help.

Cheers, Will G.

[nearchoclatetown]

How close to the town of Chocolate is it? I wouldn't mind taking a peak. Try the DBC website want ads. If you are not in a big hurry to sell, try the DBC newsletter. The newsletter probably has more viewers. I think the new issue is almost in the mail, and the next one won't be for two months. Sure would be nice to keep it in the right hands. There are lots of online websites, Hemmings for example. You can contact me off the forum if you want.

[wenthur]

Will, You personally could get the car for a song, and I have bought a car from that area recently, it cost $1300 (open car carrier} or $1800 enclosed carrier. to get that car home from the east coast. Then you too can be the star of a parade any day you choose. In fact my wife and I are going to the parade today down to the super market,and 1 lap around town <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> MIKE

[wmgotthardt]

Again, I'm just a good friend of the owner's son. I have no personal interest in the vehicle, simply trying to help her (owner) research any potential market. I spoke with her last night, the vehicle does NOT run. She has no desire to transport from current location (Nanty Glo, PA), or invest in any restoration. Her only real hope for the car, which has been in her family since original purchase, is that it goes to someone that has an appreciation for it's history.

I appreciate the replies, it's been a big help. If anyone would like the larger versions of the pics, or even would like to view the vehicle in person, please feel free to e-mail me: wgotthardt@comcast.net

Cheers, Will G.

[wenthur]

well I could not resist, contacted the owner, who's main concern was that her father car got into the right hands and not cut-up and made into a hot rod. with a few emails and a couple phone calls we are now a 2 Dodge Brothers family. Since I am new to the DB group, I have no Idea were to find parts, that will be needed. I haven't gotten my newsletter yet, and hopefully it has part resource info in it. On the "28 does it have a thermometer cap like my "24 does. That is so cool!! Also I have been on line this evening looking for pictures to use as a guide for future restoration and haven't found anything in real detail.

If someone has a photo journal of their project I could really use it. MIKE <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[dwollam]

<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I like you already! Jump in with both feet! You are now fully involved in the DB disease! Welcome aboard!

Dave

[nearchoclatetown]

The pics I've seen make this look like a very good car.Congrats on your new purchase. You will find several vendors that advertise in the DBC newsletter.

[Jim Anselmo]

Mike,

Congrats on your purchase. You now are the proud owner of the last 4-cylinder model that Dodge Brothers made, the series 128/129 Fast Four (the 129 has 4 wheel brakes). The claim was that this DB was very fuel efficient and was the "Mile a Minute" Dodge (i.e. 60 MPH, although I myself have only ever done 40 MPH, but then again the engine was in dire need of a rebuild.) I own two of the same vehicle and have been in the process of rebuilding the engine on one of them. I attached a picture from the day my car arrived from Minnesota. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, I by no means profess to be an expert, but I might be able to help. Also, I do have an original parts manual that has some very detailed pictures if you might need a scan of anything.

Regards,

Jim