B Jake Moran

Very nice. What’s the color? At first it looked like Coral

All in agreement but 49 Roadmasters don’t grow on trees. Rarely seen and I suspect the truly nice ones are safely ensconced in collections. I’ve seen projects go for over $7,000!

Hudsy- I believe the New Yorker was Chryslers answer to Cadillacs 60S. A special edition set apart by some styling and fitment. I say “I believe “ and would not mind a Mopar expert confirming or denying.

Let me say this - “One Owner” is the new “Barn Find” .

That’s just it. Nash-Hudson was not doing well and styling (almost hard to say in this aspect) was not a concern. But like some have pointed out, these and all old cars are artifacts now. A person can own any of them and they represent a by-gone era and would just be fun to own, show and be around.

I agree with you John. That car has issues but he is playing with house money. Meaning he is enjoying it, has done a fair bit to get it running and somewhat reliable out of long term storage, where he likely paid $4,000 or less (I wish I was in the right place at the right time ). Now he doesn’t want to drop the $1500 to do the AC nor the $1500 on the exhaust of $1000 on the dash pad. So you do that AND pay me $15,000. But the reality is there are at least 30 million baby boomers that despite the struggling stock market are still sitting on nest eggs numbered in the 6 and 7 digits. Lot of money out there. So all it needs to do is “speak” to one guy who envisions seasonable weather forays in the car and $15,000 is a drop in his 401k or pension bucket. If this car had a bench seat we would be having a different conversation. I just watched My Classic Car yesterday that featured 2 early 60s Oldsmobile Starfires. It makes a difference in sportiness and I think the front seats can be saved. Not for some silly judging but just a real nice 10-15 years of good driving pleasure. On the other hand manga comments noting this cars still their faults are relevant, but using that as a bargaining tool is kind of out of the question with the sellers attitude.

I like the 70-72 full size Ford convertible’s because I like the Chrysler fuselage look and to a lesser degree the GM versions. I would take an XL or LTD like this one but I like the hidden headlight look and Magnums

Yeah that is fun to see. 273 originally made? Might be one of 10 or less left as these had little utility.

I’d love that. Trimmed like it is, it’s likely rather rare. Most of these had 351s and a bench seat.

Better, but that means he was fishing. Trying to be a greedy. Why do sellers do that. Price in some profit and market it.

That would have been about $5,200 American. I’ve read all the comments most of which I agree with. But this forum has about an 85/15% split of what we believe are overpriced cars, like this one and the Pontiac wagons to name a couple, versus cars we believe are ‘right’ priced. What would you pay for this 62 Buick Electra convertible? $5,000? $10,000? Where are the driver level $7,500 1960s convertibles? Do you folks just add $10,000 for the #2 convertibles out there then fret about every little detail but win award after award. I’m being a bit sarcastic here but there seems to be a division on our thinking about this car. There is surface rust and some perforation rust underneath but of the 250 cars I have owned, that’s the norm. And if the 75 or so that were drivers, 50 had rust thru somewhere ( some until restored).

Green dash is wrong. Not sure what happened in the engine bay. Fire?

I’m surprised eBay allowed that phone number. Easy for a buyer to make an off eBay deal which will save the seller a lot right there.

Key here - to me - is the senior Custom 8 adds wheelbase which helps the Club Sedan (aka Fastback) look in better proportion. I don’t mind the smaller wheelbase Fastback but this looks good. I’ve only noticed 4-5 of them in my 44 years of looking. (I’m 59).

Yes. Pretty common to throw Buick Road Wheels on a Buick that never had one. 62 Buick hubcaps are nice looking. But this definitely looks good too and is a common sight.

I am not a fan of a seller on a free marketplace stating "any less and I will keep it." Meh, OK. There is a car posted in the AACA Forum where the seller stated that 2 years ago and has lowered the price 3 times ! But, that comment aside - this checks a lot of boxes. I do appreciate his honest photos. It will need full dual exhasust with quiet Flowmasters. That rusty glass pack exhaust has to sound horrible. Well, that's likely $1,200 right there unless I can buy the exhaust and do it at my friends farm Morton building. I love this car. Treat that original top of the line bucket seat leather with Leather Honey and restore about 50% of it. Nobody likes to see floor pans cut out and redone, perhaps not welded in (hard to tell) and all that surface rust but it shows awful nice up top. I have had 5 1964 Buick convertibles including a dark blue 1964 Electra I snatched out of Minnesota with 54,000 original miles, challenged paint for $5,000 in about 2004 or so. Drove well, loved it. Black leather bench seat interior. So have driver 60's Buick convertibles climbed to $15,000 as an entrance fee?

Channeling my inner Y Job Fan ! I agree with Pete, it's nice to see. I owned a 49 Roadmaster "Fastback" and loved it. This is timeless styling. I love all of the years of Buicks, some more than others, but there was so much riding on the 49's coming out of WW 2, that I think Nickles and company focused on them a bit more.

Marketplace - 1962 Buick Electra | Facebook Seller's Description Runs and drives excellent. 71k miles believe to be actual. Car sat in a warehouse since 1989. Clean clear title in hand. 401 Wildcat motor. Rare bucket seats. AC which is all there but inop. Autronic eye. Power top not working. Lights and gauges work with exception of speedometer. Odometer works as it should. Prime candidate for restoration or drive as is. Yes it has some minor rust. It’s located south of Kansas City MO 64701. NO TRADES. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. $15k firm or I’ll keep it. If it’s posted it’s available. Won’t respond to “is it available?” Eight one six. Six zero four. Eight zero nine four

Once again we see that stupid exhaust pipes sticking out. I need to get off my rant! The only major issue I see is that work on the drivers rear quarter looks wonky. Do you take this Imperial convertible or the 1962 Electra I just posted for $15,000 or so? Let's face it, I'll never be able to afford a $35,000 convertible or old car, so these are what is in store if I get back in. I tell my wife all the time 60's convertibles are the best way to travel top down.

Tough one. Visually nice, and highly optioned flagship Buick convertible from 1962 but yes, rust out with patches and issues. 1st, it will need new quiet exhaust, not spent glass packs.

Marketplace - 1962 Buick Electra | Facebook Runs and drives excellent. 71k miles believe to be actual. Car sat in a warehouse since 1989. Clean clear title in hand. 401 Wildcat motor. Rare bucket seats. AC which is all there but inop. Autronic eye. Power top not working. Lights and gauges work with exception of speedometer. Odometer works as it should. Prime candidate for restoration or drive as is. Yes it has some minor rust. It’s located south of Kansas City MO 64701. NO TRADES. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. $15k firm or I’ll keep it. If it’s posted it’s available. Won’t respond to “is it available?” Eight one six. Six zero four. Eight zero nine four

It’s a Sedanet! Get it right!

Didn't we just have an over-priced Cadillac from the 60's on here under discussion a couple of days ago? This one is interesting. For starters, the seller has had it 9 years, was equipped from the factory with air conditioning, but as usual they do not want to drop the coin to get it repaired. Or can't find someone to do it? If someone or a group of mechanics went into business solely restoring air conditioning systems on automobiles from 1963 to 1980 (or pick a year) and advertised in Hemmings and AACA, I would think they would always be busy. 95% of old cars with AC are inoperative. 2nd - if a person can get a true 20,000 mile 1961 Mid Century Modern automobile for say $10,000 in this condition I would say it is well bought! Not sure what the paint code is, but it looks lovely I am sure with fresh paint. I get it, paint it in a nice 2 stage paint and maybe rechrome the bumpers and this one is way way over "book" value. Personally, I would set money aside for awhile and enjoy it as is, taking it to shows and club events as a "survivor HPOF" type ride, but I also think with fresh glossy paint and chrome, this car would be a show stopper. That 4 door hardtop style, with all windows down - is hard to beat. Say you could get paint and chrome done for $20,000. Heck, do it over the next 5-6 years. You'd be in it at that point for $30,000, and enjoyed it for 5 + years. As for the AC, I think I want it fixed, but may employ my car buddy friends to help. I believe, thankfully, that 1961 is still pre-automatic AC touch it and forget it AC. I say thankfully, because those automatic AC systems are a PITA. So this is probably about replacing components, charging and seeing what happens. Again, a person could do that over a period of 2-3 years. It still bothers me that an owner of 9 years has not already done that.

Marketplace - 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan | Facebook Seller's Description Survivor '61 Sedan DeVille with 20K original miles. Car sat for ~40 years, prior to my ownership 9 years ago. The car has been infrequently used and has been treated as a rolling restoration. Under my ownership the car has had the following: - fuel tank dropped, cleaned, and sealed - Radiator re-cored (original Harrison end tanks used) - Water pump replaced - Upgraded to '62 master cylinder / brake booster for dual circuit brakes The good: - Runs, drives, turns, stops - CLEAN complete car, no rust - 95%+ original parts - Low miles - Power windows, power seat, power antenna (all functional) - Original A/C car (inoperable) The bad: - various small leaks - paint is patina'd (it's original) Asking $14K,