Seeking informaton

USA-1 · 09-01-2019, 08:24 AM

Hello.

I'm new to the forum as of yesterday, I live in the USA, and I am trying to find out if there is a market for Model A Fords in Australia. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!
USA-1
hwy410@yahoo.com

**Rallye Sport** · 09-01-2019, 05:01 PM

Welcome to the forum...
Are you talking complete cars?
I'm no authority on them but a Model T is high on my bucket list of cars to own (once the Cortina's finished) I've been in touch with the clubs and to a few meetings and there doesn't seem to be a shortage of local cars at around 20 - 25k.
The fan base seems to be the old timers and they're unfortunately dwindling, the rest are usually families enjoying their heirloom cars.
Maybe talk with a few of the state clubs and gauge interest from there.

**aussiblue** · 09-01-2019, 05:22 PM

See http://modeltfordclubaustralia.org.au/ and why you are here talking model T's any comments on this: https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11476250

**aussiblue** · 09-01-2019, 05:36 PM

But there were numerous Model T from various countries of origin but mostly from Canada sold in Australia and some were even rebodied by Holden the company that eventually became a GM subsidiary see https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.a...ction_ford_aus and http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1330467576 and http://duncanandfraser.com/ford%20australia%20first.htm and https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.a..._holden_bodies and https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-new...856-2017-59620

ozpacman · 09-01-2019, 07:37 PM

Hi USA-1. I'm interested in your query. Are you looking to sell a couple of Model A's or do you deal in parts for them?

Russ.

**aussiblue** · 09-01-2019, 08:06 PM

List of Oz Model A links here might be of interest to you: http://www.modelafordclub.org/index....nks/15-general and http://modelafordclub.com.au/tips-li...85009765625000

happy1 · 10-01-2019, 03:30 AM

Hi,
You can get a feel for which early Fords are currently for sale in Australia by visiting some of the local car selling websites, where you can do a search for make and year.
www.carsguide.com.au
www.carsales.com.au
I just now tried a search for Fords prior to 1940 and getting less than 30 hits on these two sites combined.

It looks like approx. half the cars for sale are hot-rodded, and approx. half are original spec, probably restored at some point in time.

I have also looked through the December issue of 'Just Cars' magazine. (paper copy). It contains collector cars for sale. www.justcars.com.au
Also here less than a handful in total of Fords prior to 1940.
Interestingly, JustCars has a value guide towards the back, where they list Ford Model A Sedan / Tourer (vintage) as Condition 1 (Very good) AUD 17.100, Condition 2 (good / average) AUD 11.875, and Condition 3 (poor / basis for restoration) $ 4.275
This pricing guide is rather hypothetic with so few cars available, and you obviously can't restore one of these for the small cost difference between a CAT1 car and a CAT3 car, therefore those in very good condition would be most desired unless the future owner is planning hot-rodding.

If you then take into consideration that the exchange rate USD to AUD is most unaffordable at the moment, and include the cost of transport, import clearance, Asbestos cleaning etc, the car would need to be at a very low purchase / sale cost out of US, in order to be attractive in AUS.

Cheers,

USA-1 · 10-01-2019, 06:37 AM

Hi, and thanks for the response everyone. My partner and I are presently working on a deal to buy all or part of a large collection. The owner lives in another part of the country and we only have a few photos at this time. We have been told there are at least a hundred cars in various stages of completion. My guess is that most of them are not complete, but have photos of a few that are mostly complete, and appear to be in very good condition. Due to winter weather conditions we will be moving forward on this in the spring.

Thanks again,
USA-1

happy1 · 10-01-2019, 08:28 PM

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...we only have a few photos at this time. We have been told there are at least a hundred cars in various stages of completion. My guess is that most of them are not complete, but have photos of a few that are mostly complete, and appear to be in very good condition.
USA-1

Hi again,
Appearing 'very good' on a photo probably equals CAT2 'fairly good / 'daily driver' by the time you have looked over it technically, unless it come with some sort of inspection report by an independent evaluator. Getting it past import road licensing inspection in Australia requires it to be near 100% like new. No rust holes, no wear in bushings, etc.
You need to get transport quotes from one of the experienced asbestos removal and shipping / import companies before considering Australia. Cheers

hayseed · 10-01-2019, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by USA-1

Hello.

I'm new to the forum as of yesterday, I live in the USA, and I am trying to find out if there is a market for Model A Fords in Australia. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!
USA-1
hwy410@yahoo.com

In My opinion; there's enough Right Hand Drive one here to satisfy Local demand.
As for Parts? There's more than enough "Knockoff" parts available Too.

Just my 2cents worth.....