Hi Steve,

Here are my 2 cents on your question, take them as you will this is just my opinion:

Our cars, as an orphan breed are not worth much from a collectors standpoint, so its all about the enjoyment you want to get out of it.

I own a 1931 model 614 which is quasi-identical to the 1930, a good friend owned a 1929 Model 60.

The first comment I can make is that if you want a driver, the 1930 was significantly more advanced than the 1929. A big thing for us was fuel delivery, where the 1929 had a vacuum tank and the 1930 had a fuel pump. The 1930 also had a bit more Umph! I could get mine up to 55-60 mph while my friend could go 35-40 mph. I could cruise at 40 mph no problem.

In 1929 wooden wheels were the choice, where in 1930 steel wheels were more common. Don't know what you have. You might want to check that. Steel wheels are better for modern driving. The 1930 had more steel in construction in general.

The flip side is that production numbers for 1928-1929 were much higher than 1930-1931 so accessibility to parts might be easier.

If you choose to buy one or both, know that this club is a great ressource, that will help you to get what you need. These cars came with alot of 3rd party stuff (engine, electical, fuel system) so there are still parts out there

Durants are cool and quirky, and it is always fun to answer the question: What is that?

Hope this helps your decision and that you will save these barn finds.

Cheers,

Stephan

Where Are You From? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 Duraant 614

Steve
I agree with Stephen and his thoughts which he shares with most Durant owners. Look over the cars real well, and particularly any wood in the body. If it's rotten then just be aware that that is a lot of work to fix and there are no patterns available, so you'd have to use your old wood for patterns. If you dive into these, then the first thing you must do is join the DMAC. Like Stephen said it's a fantastic club loaded with great people who can provide great assistance too on any restoration. Many have restored their cars and kept them running and you can learn from their experience. You also have to plan on how much restoration you want to do. If you want a show car or a driver. Realize that unless your capable of doing a lot of the work yourself, to restore one of these to show condition could be a six figure endeavor if you just send it to a restoration shop and say "restore" it. But much of it you can do yourself and it's really worthwhile to fix these up and keep them on the road since they are approaching 100 years old. If you want to send me some pictures, I can give you my thoughts a bit further.

Mike

Where Are You From? Oviedo, Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1928 Durant model 65 four door

a link to the barn finds, I'm having a little trouble posting so I'm hoping this is helpful.

https://ibb.co/nsQ79MZF
https://ibb.co/5gGTKyGM
https://i.ibb.co/qYYWJJYH/482916450-850907703834695-1859008502872106371-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/xqTM8kRk/482853539-1356405195559094-7190414508397173686-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/q3y50W01/482853539-571006516099922-8435824738179653408-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/gLmy4pmj/484248318-1997276674092237-8236897853254891034-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/d0kPF41R/483738028-3891162931212018-7993743469301186808-n.jpg

Where Are You From? Tucson, AZ

Do You own a car built by Durant? 4

I looked at the pictures that Bob was able to post; I don't know if you're used to looking at projects of this vintage, but these look like great candidates to restore. Please don't ever think you'll "make any money" on these. Even if can't do all of the work yourself (which no one can), you'll lose money. But you just might have fun, especially when you fire it up for the first time! Good luck.

Where Are You From? orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Agree Ross two good candidates to restore the 1930 Standard 614 sedan and 1929 60 coupe.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ontario Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 614 sedan made by Dominion Motors

Thanks for the opinions and information on these cars. I am passing on the purchase because of the amount of work needed. I already have two other thirties cars and wanted one of these because they are never seen around where I live. Thanks again for the responses!

Where Are You From? Kingman AZ

Do You own a car built by Durant? looking at two Durants