rick60 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) This is a mostly original unrestored car. This car has never been taken apart and is a candidate for restoration or can be driven as is. The tires and exhaust are brand new. The top is new. The top cylinders window cylinders and seat cylinder are new. The hydraulic pump is also new. The power top, seat and windows all function. The brakes have been done with new wheel cylinders rebuilt master cylinder and new hoses. This car is virtually free of rust. The inner and outer rockers, passenger compartment floors, trunk floors and tail pan area have NO rust. The doors and trunk lid have no rust. The only rust I could find is located on the left fender extension between the door and rear fender. There is a small area of rust at the front, bottom of both rear fenders. Both fender skirts have a small area of rust by an internal bracket that allowed dirt to collect and retain moisture causing the rust. The car has what I would describe as "elderly driver" damage on both sides. There are dents on all four fenders. No major kinks, just flat spots. The paint does shine as the photos indicate but there is a lot of patina in the form of checking and primer showing through. The stainless moldings are in decent condition. There are only a few dings. All are repairable with the possible exception of the molding on the left fender extension between the rear fender and the door. The front bumper is a good candidate for re chrome. The rear bumper is pushed in at the center and will require straightening. The center three grille teeth are dented. They are stainless steel and can be straightened and polished. The interior is original with the exception of the front trim panels, kick panels and carpet. The seats were covered with plaid seat covers since new. They did their job! The plaid covers remain on the sun visors. The cloth portion of the seats is in unbelievable condition. The leather has some cracking. I've applied some Lexol conditioner and the leather remains flexible. All seams are nice. The seat springs and frames remain firm. The front trim panels are redone in the correct pattern but the color is slightly darker. The rear trim panels show some fading. I did not condition the rear trim panels with Lexol. They along with the front trim panels could be dyed to match the unfaded original leather. The steering wheel has a few cracks and some marks from the previous installation of a "neckers knob" but no missing portions. The glass is nice. The only delimitation is at the top of the leading edge of the drivers door glass. The head lights, park lights, stop lights, instrument panel lights, turn signals and horn all function. The wipers and radio do not work. This car was driven until 1970 when it was put into storage. It was stored until 2015. There is no rodent damage or objectionable odors from the lengthy storage. A NOS upper grille bar and right side wiper transmission are included with the car. The car is available for inspection. Please call or email for more details. $21,500 Rick (847) 398 8549 rln31455@yahoo.com Edited January 19, 2016 by rick60 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rick60 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 More photos. The rocker panels are aftermarket add on units. There is no rust under them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rick60 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 More photos. There is damage on the passenger backrest from contact with the door arm rest when the backrest is folded forward. Sorry I neglected to get a picture of the mark. The rear trunk emblem appears to be a modern reproduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Great description and photos of what appears to be a great car. You may wish to let people know where the car is located, that helps to snag those impulse buyers from across town!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 The car is located in a suburb of Chicago. The car has a clear title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Posting more photos of the Buick. I have a lot of detail shots but not many of the entire car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) The price has been lowered. I'm selling the Buick to obtain funds to purchase another car. (It's a long story) The Buick is available for inspection. Thanks. Edited January 19, 2016 by rick60 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Nice car for touring. Actually, looks like a perfect car for touring. Wish I could.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uga06dawg Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What has the price been lowered to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Rick, you've done an admirable job with the photos and the clear and articulate description. Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I was asking $24500, lowered to $21500. NADA says 18000. I feel that the exhaust,tires,top and hydraulic cylinders justify the additional money. The nice original interior is another bonus. I'm selling the Buick to obtain funds to purchase another car that I have been chasing for five years. The other car became available shortly after I purchased the Buick. Timing is everything! Sometimes life can be frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 An update on the Buick. The car is still available. The wipers, clock and interior lights on the front seat now function. I found the original clock instruction booklet. It was under the rear seat. The original leather strap to secure the top to prevent top material chafing when the top is lowered is still with the car. I've purchase a NOS formed upper radiator hose to replace the flex hose now on the car. I've also purchased a NOS center section for the rear bumper to lower the cost of re-chroming when the time comes. These items are included with the car. The idle quality is not as smooth as it should be. There is an intermittent blip in the exhaust note. I think the car is suffering from sticking valves. Probably should have a valve job. The engine shows 85 pounds compression on all cylinders. The car starts easily, runs cool and does not smoke. I'm still trying to purchase another car from the original owner so I'm open to reasonable offers. Here are some pictures of the car with the top lowered. There are also a few of the front floor pans showing the factory installed insulation. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Here are a few photos that show the condition of the interior a little better. The photos of the interior are an accurate description of the interior. The rear carpet is original to the car. It is worn but not faded. All of the top well material and piston covers are intact and in good condition considering the car is almost seventy years old! There are no objectionable odors. There is no rodent damage to the car. I found one old mouse nest on the upper right rear spring seat. Luckily, nothing inside the car or under the hood. Edited March 11, 2016 by rick60 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 The Buick has been listed on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-56-C-Black-Red-Tan-/121936436037?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c63fa5b45:g:6B0AAOSwAvJW9ppk&item=121936436037 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 The Buick has been sold. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 None of my business, but I am curious. I see that it sold for your original asking price. With all the discussion about Ebay fees and such I would be interested to know just how much you got in your pocket after all was said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Did not want to clog up this thread while this car was actively for sale, but I am surprised it did not sell immediately, some cars, like the Plymouth convertible Auburnseeker had for sale for a fairly long time, defy logic. Nice make/model, well described and fairly priced. Anyway, glad you achieved your goal of a sale and someone I think, bought a lot of car for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uga06dawg Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Most of the time everything is all about money. I just wish more people would buy for preservation and enjoyment instead of just trying to make a quick dollar off of someone else. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/5546891188.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) It is a model that I, along with millions of others, LIKE. It is suggested to be MOSTLY original, to me the pictures of the engine area suggest it WASN'T a car that was pampered. As is always the case, only one buyer needs to come forward and pay the FLIPPER the asking price. Unless YOU are a TALLENTED (Do-it-yourself person), the cost to make it a show piece would really put you upside down, IMHO. With this said, it IS a neat piece, but it AIN'T a 1949 vert, we all know how fast that would sell. Dale in Indy Edited April 21, 2016 by smithbrother Edit (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 On 3/29/2016 at 10:45 AM, Steve_Mack_CT said: Did not want to clog up this thread while this car was actively for sale, but I am surprised it did not sell immediately, some cars, like the Plymouth convertible Auburnseeker had for sale for a fairly long time, defy logic. Nice make/model, well described and fairly priced. Anyway, glad you achieved your goal of a sale and someone I think, bought a lot of car for the money. I was surprised to see this ragtop sit so long. I looked it over to death but timing was just wrong with my pending Garage project. The 48 Plymouth convt. I had has been on the market ever since I sold it. The guy did repaint the entire car. But is looking in the 35,000 range. 48 plymouth convertibles have to be really really nice ( Probably concourse quality) to even get looked at in that range. I'm not sure he made it that caliber of car, but atleast he's trying to sell it and not me for that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Ha I KNEW that was your old Plymouth, Seeker!! So I bet that, while it appears he did a quality paint job, I bet it is a trim removal but not entire disassembly of the car; seller now is going for the fences to say the least. Two very appealing open, immediate postwar cars for sure. If I didn't buy the A roadster either would have been nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) On 4/21/2016 at 0:42 PM, uga06dawg said: Most of the time everything is all about money. I just wish more people would buy for preservation and enjoyment instead of just trying to make a quick dollar off of someone else. Agreed, agreed, agreed! The original seller was asking $21,500. Somehow the winning Ebay bid was $21,500. And now someone is asking $29,750 on Craig's List. If the new buyer was a flipper, it may show that he has more interest in profit than in the car itself. There's nothing wrong with being enterprising, but every time a dealer or flipper increases the price of a car, I think the reseller should be offering something more for the extra money. In fairness, I note that some dealers do enhance value by fixing the little things that may be wrong with a car. But simply to increase the price for nothing, means that fewer people can afford that car. More people can afford a $20,000 car than a $30,000 car, and we want to keep the hobby growing and affordable. Edited April 23, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uga06dawg Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 John, Well said. That's exactly what I mean. It's very important to keep our hobby alive. I like making money just as much as the next guy but we must enjoy our hobby and not become too greedy. The world has enough greed already. At least buy it to restore, preserve, and enjoy for a while before selling it. Also, there's no mention or photos of any dents or dings as in this posting. The craigslister only states that it has a "solid black exterior with some imperfections and patina." Haha good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, uga06dawg said: Also, there's no mention or photos of any dents or dings as in this posting. The craigslister only states that it has a "solid black exterior with some imperfections and patina." Haha good one... Thanks for the back-up, Uga Dawg. I know that patina is actually the green coating that appears on copper and bronze. It's okay, I think, to expand its use to other things; but now it's being overused--like the term "rare." Since when did damage become patina! Edited April 23, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 This flipping discussion had been beaten to death on this site. So a seller sells at a price he/she is comfortable with, then the buyer sell it for a profit, and YOU think the person should pay the first seller a portion of the PROFIT? You must be kidding yourself, do YOU feel that IF the buyer loses on his sale, that the original owner should refund him a portion of his LOSS? The facts are, a sale is a sale, no one owes anyone after that closed deal. Now if there were some games played that later proves the seller lied/cheated, then that's another story. Remembet too, the new owner has just ASKED a higher price, does not mean he will get that price. May be he will even lose, or just break even, but anyway you look at it, he owes NOTHING to the seller. Dale in Indy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 As long as flippers flip, there will be comments pro and con. Thanks for adding your thoughts, too, Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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