old vs new value

[ncduece]

are the older m35s worth any more than the newer ones? the one i got is a 1952 hardtop wow model that been upgraded with turbo multi fuel. i see most of the ones for sale seem to be 1970 and up model. its my first mv and i was just curious

 

[JohnnyReb]

It is the old apple and oranges question.

For me, it would have less value because I work my trucks, so the newer the better. From a "collector" standpoint, the older trucks are probably more rare therefore possibly more valuable to them.

As to your truck, the re-power would possibly compromise the value to a purist collector...... unless the re-power was part of a government program which made the truck maybe more rare and thus desirable. i.e. aftermarket Shelby mustangs.....

Therefore, you have to define "what you have" as to your truck and then define your market to determine if it is more valuable then later models.

 

[hole]

Mine's a 52 Studebaker with a Gov repower,and I cant help but think that its worth a little more.

 

[BKubu]

The newer trucks are worth more to the average collector. Eventually, people may place a higher value on a truck that is original and has not been upgraded. However, today, people are paying large sums for mid-80s deuces because they are the newest (excluding the A3s) and presumably will have the least wear and tear. I've seen a couple of 1987 M35A2Cs bring over $6,000...at auction (one of our members paid $15K for a pristine 1987 deuce with all of the build and maintenance paperwork...try getting that much for an original gasser...ain't gonna happen). I agree with JOHNNYREB...the older trucks have value, but the added value lies in their original condition. A repowered truck is not worth any more or less than a mid-70s truck. My $.02...

 

[ncduece]

mines a 52 model also it was repowered by the gov i can see were the fender well has been cutout for the exhuast. mine was origanlly the strata blue color. i also have noticed that mine has the head lights mounted low with the convoy light above the headlight. what year models were made that way? all the other pictures ive seen of other m35 the head lights are installed higher up by the hood

 

[Recovry4x4]

6 in one hand, half a dozen in the other. With that said, I'd trade my 72 for a 52 repower any day of the week and twice on Sunday. No good reason for it, just my taste.