@Kwakers,the #31 Yellow Fords with both window types are not at all hard to find in lesser than mint condition.These constantly pop up in the murky waters and just recently one in excellent condition with shiny paint,slight handling and a few minor paint-chips sold for $49 on a buy-now.Ive seen more than 20 sell in the past 9mths.
Yes the black-base variant is a true rarity in the sense.The windowless follows.
I have no problems with any beaters and collectors are free to collect by merit or choice as such but i really would not know what to do with them...thats me.
I believe that its not about affordability but about priorities,patience & timing and a fair amount of luck.There are plenty bargains to be had but one has to search in the right places and those htf & rares will slowly but surely come in one by one.
Dad taught us and always tells us never to buy everything we see but buy that which will offer u something in return....so i understand that this pillar-less beater with frosty windows offers some sort of joy/consolation to kwakers and i have no problem as stated above or further comment esp if any collector/buyer decides to go around the block a few times but understand that its each unto their own.
No upset intended or hard feelings,just saying.
BTW we are all looking forward to your pics of the "never before heard of" PAPER WINDOWED models thats supposedly in your collection.Put us all out of our misery!!!
numi