Ford F-Series (1948-1952)
Flagged undervalued because -100% vs 2-yr avg.
What It's Actually Worth
Blended value of a standard 64 yr, 2k mi example, ~$20.7K now. The green line weighs confirmed auction sales most heavily (the amber dots — what cars actually hammered for), blends in fast-selling "just-missed" listings, and lightly smooths out month-to-month composition noise.
Did our model work? 88% direction calls right
Each faint amber line is a forecast we would have made at that point in the past (12-mo horizon), drawn against what actually happened (blue). Over 8 scored forecasts: 88% got the direction right, median value error ±359%.
Walk-forward: each ghost uses only data available at that date — no hindsight. Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Auction Scorecard live
Live now — calling it before the gavel
We're currently tracking 2 open auctions in this market. Here's our predicted hammer range for each — check back after they close.
| Closes | Car | Source | Our predicted range |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 1951 · 25k mi | ebay | $8.9K–$48.1K ($20.7K) |
| open | 1951 · 25k mi | ebay | $8.9K–$48.0K ($20.7K) |
No-lookahead: predictions are made before each auction closes; the scorecard grades confirmed sold auctions only (no-sales excluded). A modeled estimate, not a guarantee. Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Where We Think It's Headed
Probability and range, not a single number. Wider = less certain (not bigger gains).
| Horizon | Direction | Probability | Confidence | Past accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mo | FLAT | 50% | Low | 64% |
| 12 mo | FLAT | 50% | Low | 88% |
| 24 mo | FLAT | 50% | Low | — |
Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Crystal Ball — What Leading Indicators Signal
Distinct from the trend forecast above: this blends all 8 leading indicators (each at its own lead time, de-duplicated so correlated ones don't double-count) into one signal. Leading indicators are collectively signaling lower over the next ~12 months (moderate conviction — 49% of weighted drivers agree), driven mainly by LVMH (luxury proxy ADR) and Nasdaq Composite, though Housing Starts points the other way.
Are the indicators agreeing?
Each bar is one driver's current push; longer = more weight. All one side = high conviction; split = low.
If You’d Bought in 2007
$100K invested 2007-03 → today (19.4 yrs), this car vs where else you could've put the money. Rebased to 100 at the start; the dashed line is inflation (break-even).
What This Market Follows
Specialty-car prices don't move in a vacuum. These economic indicators have historically led this market — tap one to see it shifted forward by its lead time, overlaid on the value line.
Real Disposable Income per Capita leads by about 18 months (moves against this market, correlation 0.90). Shown shifted forward 18 months so its turns line up with the market's.
Why We Think This
Current Inventory Snapshot
Comparable Markets
| Market | Undervaluation | Appreciation | Liquidity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo 105 Sedan | 66 | 43 | 41 |
| Mercedes-Benz 190SL | 35 | 55 | 55 |
| BMW 2002 tii | 47 | 54 | 20 |
| Datsun 240Z | 42 | 59 | 28 |
| Datsun 280Z | 41 | 62 | 52 |
| Ferrari 308 | 34 | 52 | 47 |
| Ferrari 308 GT4 | 55 | 47 | 21 |
| Ferrari 328 | 55 | 40 | 52 |
Recent Signals & Alerts
- price jump Median asking moved sharply (z=-6.0)
- inventory spike Inventory spiked (robust z=3.4)
- price jump Median asking moved sharply (z=-6.0)
- inventory spike Inventory spiked (robust z=3.4)
- inventory spike Inventory spiked (robust z=3.4)
- price jump Median asking moved sharply (z=12.1)
Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.