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Introduction: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1938 marked a significant year in pickup truck design, with both Chevrolet and Ford offering distinctively styled light-duty trucks. Today, we’re exploring two decidedly different approaches to preserving these prewar workhorses – a custom-built Chevrolet rat rod and a carefully restored Ford “barrel nose” pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vehicles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevrolet Custom <\/strong>(Cookstown, Ontario):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently offered via McKenzie’s Auctions, this 1938 Chevrolet features: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 455ci Buick V-8 engine (1972 Riviera sourced) \u2022 GM 3-speed automatic transmission \u2022 Ford 9-inch rear end \u2022 Front disc brake conversion \u2022 Custom dual exhaust stacks \u2022 Current Ontario registration \u2022 Build documentation included \u2022 Two leather captain’s chairs included (uninstalled)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor’s Note: shots of the engine\/engine bay, undercarriage would be useful for the auction listing and help bring more confident bidding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ford Original<\/strong> (Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Original all-steel construction \u2022 Period-correct cloth wiring \u2022 Original-style restoration \u2022 Side mount included \u2022 59,744 miles reported \u2022 Short bed configuration \u2022 Rare “barrel nose” styling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Market Analysis & Comparable Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevrolet Rat Rod <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current bid: CAD$4,300 (auction closing today). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Comparable Custom 1930s Pickups: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 March 2024: 1937 Chevrolet Custom – USD$12,500 (Mecum, including fees) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 February 2024: 1939 Ford Rat Rod – CAD$15,800 (Facebook Marketplace, Ontario) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 January 2024: 1938 Chevrolet Modified – USD$9,800 (eBay Motors)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restored 1938 Ford <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking Price: CAD$39,000 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Comparable Stock Restorations: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 March 2024: 1938 Ford Pickup – USD$42,500 (Bring a Trailer, including fees) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 February 2024: 1938 Ford Barrel Nose – USD$35,000 (Hemmings) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 December 2023: 1938 Ford 1\/2-Ton – CAD$45,000 (RM Auctions, including fees)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market Position:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevrolet Custom: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Entry-level custom pricing \u2022 Modern drivetrain appeal \u2022 Street rod market segment \u2022 Driver-focused build \u2022 Current Ontario registration <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Original: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Premium restoration market \u2022 Collector-grade specification \u2022 Original components preserved \u2022 Show-quality potential \u2022 Investment-grade example<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ownership Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevrolet Rat Rod: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance Profile: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Modern GM V-8 serviceability \u2022 Standard automatic transmission \u2022 Readily available brake components \u2022 Custom parts require documentation \u2022 Interior completion needed \u2022 Current registration simplifies use<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support Network: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hot rod community resources \u2022 Local GM specialists \u2022 Custom truck forums \u2022 Parts readily sourced \u2022 Build photos aid future work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Original: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance Profile: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Period-correct components \u2022 Original wiring specifications \u2022 Headlight circuit completion needed \u2022 Documented restoration work \u2022 Stock parts availability \u2022 Heritage support network<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investment Potential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevrolet Custom: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market Factors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Growing rat rod appreciation \u2022 Modern reliability benefits \u2022 Active custom scene \u2022 Usability advantages \u2022 Build documentation value<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Original:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market Factors: \u2022 Rising prewar truck values \u2022 Original steel body premium \u2022 Documented restoration \u2022 Rare “barrel nose” design \u2022 Show circuit potential<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future Outlook:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevrolet: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Custom market stability \u2022 Usage-focused value \u2022 Modern mechanicals advantage \u2022 Active buyer segment \u2022 Completion opportunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Strong appreciation potential \u2022 Increasing prewar interest \u2022 Original specification premium \u2022 Show circuit eligible \u2022 Investment-grade status<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they’re still available, you can find the 1938 Chevrolet here<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the 1938 Ford here<\/a> on Facebook Marketplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, all specifications and statements are subject to verification upon inspection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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