I have a friend that passed away recently. HE had a 1921 Dodge Four Door that has been sitting since about 1985 according to him. The kids (in their 50's) want to sell the car. They called me the other day since they knew I was into cars. They mentioned that they wanted $15-20,000. The car is in nice shape but has not run in years. The car has been on jack stands and he always shot a squirt of oil in the cylinders and hand cranked it a few turns every few days. I don't think the car is worth the money they think, but I don't know how to break it to them. I mentioned that I would put the word out in case anyone was interested. None of these people are old car people. They think because it's old, it must be worth big money. I would love to have the car, but I am not interested in it at that price.
One of my brothers bought and sold a 1929 Dodge, excellent driving condition, for about $9K in the last couple of years. He sold it because it didn't have an overdrive, and was comfortable at only 35 mph. His A is faster.
$5-6K if they want to sell. It doesn't have much going for it, although old Dodges are supposed to be real reliable.
It lacks 4-wheel brakes, tires are ungodly expensive if available, and 4-door sedans are the hardest to sell.
rdr
Maybe you should show them the Dodge Brothers cars for sale in the current issue of Hemmings. That might bring them a little closer to reality.
They asked for your advice so you can give them your advice. No matter if it is overpriced or not, it is their choice. Not gonna sell at $15K-$20K, more likely $6k to $9K.
I purchased my restored open touring 24 Dodge for $6K 2 years ago, a much more desirable car.
The wheels caps, and hubs are probrably worth most of what the car itself is
John D,
That was my first thought.
Steve,
They should add that the ads in Hemmings are likely the "not yet sold prices".
It is sad, I think there should be a lot more interest in the non-Ford antiques. Dodge does have a following. But the demand is still low, and most people want a touring car.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
There's currently a 1921 Dodge Coupe at ebay that draws considerable bidding interest, it's at $7,100 with 6 days to go: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1921-Dodge-Victoria-Doctors-Coupe-NO-RESERVE-You- may-never-see-another-/290725706920
So their best bet would be to sell it on eBay if they want it sold.
The coupe is advertised locally for unrealistic $33,000 - but still the ebay listing is without reserve.
This 1926 Dodge 4-d also got a lot of bids and ended at $5,631 :http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1926-dodge-4-door-sedan-no-reserve-/140757292142
It would be hard to sell at $7500 as a non - running car. Might sell in a year at $6500 if well advertised.
Would sell easily at $6500 if running and driving.