Any antique car or restoration people here?

[smitty81]

Could somebody give me a ballpark idea on what this thing is worth sitting as it is? I think its fair to assume it doesn't run. Most vital parts appear to be intact.

http://www.bigiron.com/photos/Equip4Sale/wenske00000-02.jpg
http://www.bigiron.com/photos/Equip4Sale/wenske00000-07.jpg
http://www.bigiron.com/photos/Equip4Sale/wenske00000-08.jpg
http://www.bigiron.com/photos/Equip4Sale/wenske00000-32.jpg
http://www.bigiron.com/photos/Equip4Sale/wenske00000-24.jpg


Now would anyone have any idea what something in this shape would cost to restore?

Here's the information I have about it. 1921 Ford Model T 3 Door Touring Car, Complete, Engine In Car Is Free, Seller Has Title

[mase]

Any idea what year and make it is?

[smitty81]

Any idea what year and make it is?

1921 Ford Model T 3 Door Touring Car, Complete, Engine In Car Is Free, Seller Has Title

[maninblack]

That old bucket looks pretty cool but alot of work would need to be done on it.

[jluck]

Get some more info on it. It looks to be in great shape could be worth a fortune. The cost of resto?.....sky's the limit and what type of resto? I would go back to original on a car that complete and unmolested.:2

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/98208.html?1247496377

[smitty81]

That old bucket looks pretty cool but alot of work would need to be done on it.

I agree, My boss seems to think he needs this. He gave me the task of doing a little research. I'm guessing some where around 10K to make this look decent. But I dont do restorations so I could be way off.

[Blak Smyth]

I found somewhere that said in fair condition they are worth $6,000 and in show condition $24,000. Some people say that is optimistic.
Link (http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/98208.html?1247496377)

Check out this link, it seems to have a ton of good info. One person estimated 10k-15k to do a restore and a restored value of only 10k.

[jluck]

I found somewhere that said in fair condition they are worth $6,000 and in show condition $24,000, some people say that is optimistic.
Link (http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/98208.html?1247496377)

Funnay stuff....30 seconds on google and I found the same link. :)

[smitty81]

I should have googled myself, It didnt even cross my mind. Sorry guys.

[Blak Smyth]

I should have googled myself, It didnt even cross my mind. Sorry guys.

No problem Josh, I enjoyed the pics :tu

[jluck]

I should have googled myself, It didnt even cross my mind. Sorry guys.

No worries here. Just thought it was funny Shane and I picked the same link.

[smitty81]

Look at this link.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/ford/model_t/

It would only be worth it if a guy could pick it up for around $1,500-$3,000

I wont tell you how much the guy wants for it as is.

[Ashcan Bill]

Ts aren't as popular as they once were. If you shop around you can find them in decent running shape for less than ten grand.

The one you're looking at needs a lot of restoration. In other words, a lot of time and money. For a guy who's into Ts and maybe has a spare engine and lots of parts laying around, it might be a fun project. Otherwise, good luck! :D

[xFreebirdx]

Man I'd love to repair it as is. Keep its old look and drive the hell out of it. ;)

[jvanmeet]

My dad restores many model T's, I would say that one in that codition isn't worth too much more than 1000 - 1500, but the cost to do a complete frame off restoration would probably be close to 15000, as long as several parts aren't needed. Birdhaven supply in Iowa has almost any part available for a model T.

[blugill]

I've done restoration before, they always evolve into a can of worms. Always.
If you get it restored for less than 20k I'd be surprised.

[smitty81]

My dad restores many model T's, I would say that one in that codition isn't worth too much more than 1000 - 1500, but the cost to do a complete frame off restoration would probably be close to 15000, as long as several parts aren't needed. Birdhaven supply in Iowa has almost any part available for a model T.

cool, thanks for the info brother!

[chachee52]

Ts aren't as popular as they once were. If you shop around you can find them in decent running shape for less than ten grand.

The one you're looking at needs a lot of restoration. In other words, a lot of time and money. For a guy who's into Ts and maybe has a spare engine and lots of parts laying around, it might be a fun project. Otherwise, good luck! :D

My dad restores many model T's, I would say that one in that codition isn't worth too much more than 1000 - 1500, but the cost to do a complete frame off restoration would probably be close to 15000, as long as several parts aren't needed. Birdhaven supply in Iowa has almost any part available for a model T.

I personally don't restore cars but have a '67 mustang and go to a ton of shows and watch a ton of the auctions.
I would agree that the Model T's aren't going for as much as people think they should be being such a ground breaking car that it was.
A good paint job is minimal $10K if you have someone do it.
This is one of those cars that it looks like you might get the motor working and leave it like it is. A good barn find if it came from a barn.