1924 Dodge Bros series 116 Roadster

[Frances1984]

Good morning! I’m looking at buying this for my father. I’ve looked at it this weekend and it’s really nice. I don’t think it needs much doing to it and cosmetically could prob just leave it. Any advice on approx max price?? Thanks so much

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1924-dodge-bro...

Edited by Frances1984 on Monday 18th January 10:05

[john2443]

It's difficult to know with older cars because there are so few around to compare to - a 60s Jag of MG there will be 30 on ebay so you can easily see a price range.

Price really depends on what a buyer will pay, I'd guess £15-20k?? Obviously spares won't be straighfoward!

http://www.dodgebrothersclub.org seems to be the club for them, might be worth asking on their forum.


Car and classic have a few Dodges for sale.

[Turbobanana]

It's a super looking thing, but I've no idea what that would fetch. Have a look on Glenmarch.com for recent auction prices, although after a cursory glance I couldn't find anything comparable. Maybe look at similar age / style Chryslers, Fords, Chevrolets etc.

[aeropilot]

Frances1984 said:

Good morning! I’m looking at buying this for my father. I’ve looked at it this weekend and it’s really nice. I don’t think it needs much doing to it

Err.....I wouldn't describe the following, as doesn't need much doing to it...? While those items are not in the complete restoration category, that's not a trivial list, and should not be dismissed so lightly.

Advert said:

The vendor notes that the water pump and carburettor certainly need attention, and that the fuel and coolant system would also benefit from refurbishment. All of the tyres hold air, but are over 25 years old.

[john2443]

Advert said:

The vendor notes that the water pump and carburettor certainly need attention, and that the fuel and coolant system would also benefit from refurbishment. All of the tyres hold air, but are over 25 years old.

Top hose has obviously collapsed, easily replaced, but I'm not convinced that it has a waterpump - looks like thermosyphon??

[Pickstock]

Difficult to value in current market but personally would see it at no more than £9-10,000. It all depends on what you want to use it for. They are slow (cruise 40 or so) in spite of engine size but the big snag for road use is the 2 wheel brakes. I seem to recall the foot brake is external contracting so lethal in wet and not much good at any other time. The handbrake is cast shoes in the rear drum (relying on memory here please correct if wrong!). These alone will limit your speed.
This body style is not as desirable as a four or five seat tourer.
There are some much more usable 20's cars for very little more which generally post 1925ish have 4 wheel brakes plus more speed. There are a number of these Dodges about they are robustly built and reliable generally and if it is to potter to field events this one could suit.
Oh and I have driven one!

[occrj]

Hi, I've a '24 four-seat tourer. They're quite a dependable plodder, the brakes take a bit of forward planning but that applies to anything with 100 yr old technology. In reality if you're pootling about, the engine does most of the braking when you back off the accelerator pedal. A Ford Model A is an easier bet but not as nice to look at IMO, there are places around for parts, mainly in the US and Australia where many Dodges ended up back in the day.

Here's mine



The Australian market cars differ from those sold in the US, US cars have all-steel bodies while those from Oz have steel panels over a wooden frame (the main body was locally built then fitted to an import kit of Dodge parts). Also by this point in time, US cars had switched to coil ignition whereas export cars were still on a magneto (Eisemann). All still had a centre throttle pedal I think, mine certainly does.

That's a nice looking body IMO. Once fettled it should be worth around 10-12k, maybe a bit more.

RJ