B Jake Moran

Says pending now.

Well, I wonder if putting the Special convertible on the slightly longer wheelbase would have just competed with the Super convertible, although that had the new body shared with Roadmaster.

I was active on the Mark II forum for several years before they made it more difficult to browse and communicate. I came close to buying a couple of these. I am always fascinated by provenance. That group has a great historian who documented original owners of which we all know that Sinatra had one, Elizabeth Taylor etc. Most were owned by titans of industry. CEOs and one owner I remember died in a plane crash and I was looking at his car. Another car I was looking at was owned by a Moran, my last name, although not a relative. It was a cool Polo Green color and was ordered with thick wool carpeting. I won’t restore one. When I was looking 15 years ago, projects - with all of their Mark II parts were $5,000 to $7,000. Barry Wolk used to be active here on the AACA forum is the head moderator on their forum and he owns 1 of 2 authorized Mark II convertibles. I personally can’t stand white on these cars. They need a darker color to pop, again my opinion. Yet many were made in white or of course black. Turquoise looks nice, a great mid century modern shade. This one being a 1957, if verified, does make it “rarer”. I think they made 305 or so 1957s.

Just needs a lil’ charge.

Correct. It is true this was an odd era to collect overall. But Detroit was on fire in the 70s. Each year they set new records selling cars, even with embargoes, emissions, and 5 mph bumpers.

I don’t mind they changed it to a down draft carb for reliability but that modern air cleaner would need to go. Problem is, what would a person use to look within 10-15 years correct? I would like the car but am buried in snow and can’t imagine buying such a car, or any car, in January.

I didn’t think it was a scam. I saved 3-4 pre war Buicks in the past 1-2 years and all took a long time to sell.

These IS one in IOWA for $1200.00. But it’s a full on project. Tempting- but nothing says money pit like a $1200 Skyliner. I genuinely like Fords 58 front end styling but it’s an easy pass on the 59s.

Ridiculous crazy deal. And it will probably sit at $17,500.

Roger please note the threads you are responding to are years old.

6 years ago, and I miss Dynaflash 8.

And if you showed up and told this seller what you shared here - they would say “ I, I’m going to ask you to leave, have a nice trip home.” People get so butt hurt, or wonder why their Facebook ad goes for months with no interest.

I did not know Chieftains had 8 cylinders. This is a nice 1st series GM hardtop. But overpriced at $20,000.

Make no mistake, this is a $100,000 restoration. Which is why these aren’t getting restored. If, which I don’t have anymore, but if I had my old 3 car heated and air conditioned man cave I would tackle it. And 10 years of my life back.

My issue is with Cornerstone and my subscription to the Cadillac club. They manage that too. Well I joined 9 weeks ago and so far have received nothing.

Actually like it. We all love Black on black and this has a rare desirable option to the seats. And only $3200 asking.

Other big issue - black interior

So you are thinking in regards to your friends 1937 75 series, it will likely lose 30 to 40% of its value in 2-3 years? Where are the buyers? As Matt Harwood has pointed out, millionaires and billionaires make this amount in interest income in under an hour (or some such time frame).

Marketplace - 1942 Buick rare 2 door convertible | Facebook VERY RARE 42 BUICK CONVERTIBLE VERY GOOD BODY. BARN FIND HASNT RUN IN MANY YEARS. FACTORY TWIN CARBS . HAS TOP BOWS, EXTRA GRILL, TAIL LIGHTS STRAIGHT CAR, AND VERY RARE

That does not look like leather and I thought by 64 - Starfires had vinyl seats. Lose the stupid exhaust extensions. Am I the only one that hates those? I see them a lot.

People start projects at $24,000 entry fee? He has had it 30 years, bought it for $7500 then. His kids will sell it to fund their Caribbean cruise when he passes away.

I wouldn’t buy from them period.

I will start. My name is Jake Moran, some of you have met me, most have not. I am 60 years old in early February, reside in Johnston, Iowa (suburb of Des Moines, Iowa) with my wife Ann and daughter Reese. Ann retired from teaching full time last year, an amazing 33 straight years in the same school, same grade. Now she teaches part time as substitutes are in high demand. We have a typical suburban home with a smallish 2 car garage. No room for old cars. Ann purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L 6 speed SS with Borla exhaust as her retirement present. I purchased a 2007 Mazda Miata. (I am not retired) These are in the garage during spring-fall and stored at a friend's hobby farm in the winter. We went to Europe on one of those Viking cruises during October 2023. 2024 will be regional trips. I am essentially out of the old car hobby but looking to scratch that itch in 2024. The hobby farm we store our vehicles at is owned by a recent widower who adopted 3 babies from the same mother, and the oldest is now a 17 year old he is a nice kid but is a gamer. Ashton (his name) and I have decided to take on a multi year restoration project and I am actively looking. In addition, I will likely be purchasing an old vehicle, a driver but nicer, for enjoyment of the hobby, OR one to have restored by Anderson Restorations in Kanawha, Iowa, a respected and decorated restoration shop. We all know restorations are not cost effective, but I have not decided between buying a nice driver or to do one more restoration. Ashton and I will restore "something" at the hobby farm which has plenty of Morton building and garage spaces. To those that do not know me, I have owned 255 total vehicles, modern and collector, in 45 years in the hobby. Among my Buicks, too many to count, include a 1961 Electra 2 door semi bubble top, several 1964 full size Buicks, several early 1970's Buicks including 6 Rivieras, 7 Electras, 4 Centurions and a 1972 GS 350 4 speed convertible. I have owned Reattas including the oldest known production Reatta left (#105) and Buicks from every Century from 1920 to the 1990's. I first joined the BCA in 1993 when I purchased a 1956 Special in Houston, Texas and a BCA application was in the glove box. I am no longer a member of the BCA, but am a member of the Cadillac LaSalle Club and the Burlington Route Historical Society (Trains) as railroad history and model trains have taken the place of the old car hobby as my primary hobby interest.

Each time I see a notice that someone has passed away, it reminds me how much the forum has changed in 20 years. Even if you are more of a looker please check in and let us know what you are doing in the hobby, what your plans are for enjoying the hobby in 2024 and anything else you would like to share. Completely optional of course.

Where are the elevated shots from?