B Jake Moran

Marketplace - 1961 Oldsmobile 98 Project | Facebook Seller's Description Project car with a lot of work to done but would be nice cruising car when done the body is good shape all glass is good do have the 394 v8 engine that’s not installed needs interior work I have the buckets but need to be redone loosing storage so has to go no trades Thanks for looking price 8500

Marketplace - NOS Buick hubcaps 1940’s 1950’s | Facebook Old buick hubcaps from the late 40s or early 50’s not sure of their application as they were not from my 40 super or 56 roadmaster. Been in my garage for over 20 years cant remember what they are from.

I believe this is an excellent price for what you that get. $13,000 give or take for a pre war 1920's Buick Master Six that appears to need nothing!

(1) Marketplace - 1928 Buick master six brougham | Facebook Buick master six, restored in the 70’s , one family owned in Colorado until I bought 10 yrs ago, runs drives well , no rust or wood rot , it comes with a set of restored wheels & powder coated rims, tires, spare tested block & various spares , reluctant sale , rather talk than endless messages, two two 4 two 34 eight three61 Temporary copy and paste photo only

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Yea I am just a copy and paster and the software for this site doesn't like it. I don't have the time to carefully move to a temporary spot on my computer then back. I admire 58Y and 6T for all the hard work they do. This car has apparently sold, spending very little time on marketplace. Price sells projects.

Restored and placed there incorrectly perhaps. I am a "kicker of myself" so often I am sore. I owned one of those orange-red 1976 Trans Ams back in 1985. Solid, took over the loan and paid off the $900 loan, sold it. I think $500 or so in 1986. I purchased a 1979 Arizona solid no rust Trans Am with 10th anniversary fenders and such - actually bought it off an add on this forum - and sold it 8 years ago. I think I threw it on eBay and got $800 for it. Now I am looking and the cheapest I can find is a 1981 Formula basket case for $2,000 or offer and I am sure it will sell. Most "projects" seem to be asking $6,000. Nice ones on facebook marketplace are $25,000 + asking.

Yes John I have not figured out a way to permanently post photos without an arduous process. As for price, and marketplace, I have been impressed with the $8,000 to $14,000 range of offerings over the past 2 years. These cars used to be less expensive but now the barometer is "you can't restore one for that price." Which is fair in a way. Restored 1950's 2 door hardtops still seem to be in the $20,00 to $35,000 range. But 1960's through 1978 American cars are a relative value. I never did buy that 1965 Electra 2 door hardtop with very low miles in California that member "Centurion" found, but I am in contact with the seller and he has not sold it. $12,000 asking, he would sell for $10,500. A paint job with prep on a 1965 full size Buick would be $10,000 +. As long as these cars change hands for a few years among devoted old car folks, they should be all right. The last 1972 Centurion Formal Coupe I had was a triple black car that I started to restore and while under it - it was up on jack stands well supported - the frame broke and I was 2 feet away from getting crushed.

I have friends (2 different) with 4 speed Starfire convertibles. The 1st time I saw one I just stared at it, a Unicorn. It wasn’t for sale. It was dusty, solid but not a #2 car or anything. I don’t want it even if it was offered. Prefer this car.

You are correct. While I think $24,000 is a lot of money, in the grand scheme of things, it's a pittance. I love 60's large convertibles and would be happy with a 1965 98 convertible with a bench seat, but in this same condition, those cost $17,000 to $25,000 anyway. I agree with Glenn, route the exhaust to dump under the rear bumper, unseen. Thanks Glenn for coming on and commenting. As for the wheels, this is one area I would change, although still keep it Oldsmobile. I would go with the SS 1 (correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the SS1 was the 5 spoke rim, SS 2 was the painted interior style) in 15 x 7. Would add that muscle car look, with a neat Olds Rocket center cap. Wire wheel covers or hubcaps don't do much for me on a late Starfire.

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Marketplace - 1972 Buick centurion | Facebook 1972 Buick Centurion 455 with 34k original miles! Runs and drives great! Cold AC and Hot heat! 2 owner car in good solid condition! $14,200, reasonable offers will be considered in person.

That will last about 5 seconds. It would cost $110,000 to restore one.

This has already sold. I was close on a 1971 Datsun 240Z that just came out of a garage as well, and sold. Sold, sold. Soon to be the next "I thought I wanted to do a project, got it partially disassembled, but lost interest." For competitively priced projects, they are going fast. From my recent experience, that is up to $2500. This car priced at $5,000 would be crickets. I also saved an 8 cylinder 1950 Pontiac Sedanet, solid, complete with spare 8 cyl asking $2500 - SOLD.

I just wish I had more years. I would buy both. Oh well.

I did not know that this was the former Meadowbrooks. I have not been to any of these shows but Meadowbrooks was touted as one of the 3 best true Concours events of the US along with Amelia Island and Pebblebeach. I don't run in these crowds, so don't keep up.

While I would agree not to use the word Classics, I am OK with Japanese cars as a class. They certainly had no impact prior to a certain time, but once they got rolling, they created more and more interesting cars and are among the best of styled and provocative cars of the last 30 years.

Took awhile. Wonder what it sold for? If offered at $9,800 and for sale for at least 3 months, and heading out of convertible season - maybe $8,000 or so.

About the worst color possible. But rare if that matters.

This car could be restored by us. But I am was mostly looking at old pickups for the 2 of us. We are pretty close to sitting down and going through all of the vehicles I have on save for Facebook marketplace. It is interesting to see what is selling and what is not.

Thanks, so far convertible votes win. Think of how many cars were conceived and executed as 2 door hardtops. 1963 Buick Riviera, 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1967 Cadillac Eldorado, 1962-63-64 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Marketplace - 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix | Facebook Seller's Description 1967 Grand Prix barn find! Been sitting for 30 years in the same garage. I don’t have a title, 428 automatic, floor console shift. Bucket seats. Had some dents and dings and some rust. More of a project than I want to take on at this point. Can get more pictures upon request. A lot of good rare parts still. Temporary photo added.

Do any of you have this issue as well? --> I am considering the purchase of a project vehicle. I am basically only looking on Facebook marketplace. I located a convertible in the make/year that I am most interested in. I have also located a 2 door hardtop, same make. I also enjoy a nicely styled 4 door hardtop, not so much a 4 door sedan. This car is from the 1960's. I am almost 60 years old. I can afford both the convertible and 2 door hardtop. But I am probably kidding myself to think I have enough time to restore BOTH, and maybe not the money. I keep mulling this purchase around in my head, and have come to the conclusion I prefer the 2 door hardtop version! Everybody loves convertibles and there is nothing like a full size 60's American convertible with the top down. But, I recently purchased a nice 2007 Mazda Miata and it almost always has the top down. Sort of scratched that itch, even though it's not technically an "old car". Have you decided to purchase a 2 door or 4 door model over a convertible because you prefer the styling and overall comfort? Values almost always favor the convertible body style, but I am not real concerned as either way I will be upside down.

Hold on, we believe you. Some were just using this post to point out other buying/selling stories and situations. As a buyer, I have gotten on the phone to ask a couple of questions and 1 1/2 hours later after listening to the seller, I had to hang up. But 85% are nice and pleasant. Your comments were actually well received by me. Life is too short. Who cares if it’s rare.