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1930 marquette project - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)
you are looking at a very restorable 1930 marquette it was a one year entry model for buick but was killed because of the great depression, as yo can see by the pictures its very complete,a previous owner has taken the dash area apart to replace wood damage looks like most of it is in the back seat for patterns ,looks like it has been stored inside sheet metal very solid only rust i found was a couple small spots where the body and gas tank meet, most of interior is there for patterns the drive train is complete ENGINE IS FREE , all the glass is there and not broken, looks like the old girl was driven into storage and set untill the one guy started working on it,i did hang the frt drs and ft pillar stuff on just trying to verify that all the pieces were there,looks like it is 95+% there. will make someone a nice project you wont bee chasing around for parts,even the wooden wheels look good,it has been passed around long enough that a person will need to get a bonded title,i have it stored inside very flexable on time to show, 515-two3zero-0nine1six,sorry about the color there is a story with that the original color was blue,also there is a trunk and mounting housing sitting in back seat,5ONE5-TWO30-ZERO91SIX
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In this case, it is more about the Flattop being "iconic" as a stamp of the time it was made. I tend to agree that it was not an attractive interpretation of a 4 door hardtop, but we are getting into semantics. For instance, John, I prefer the so-called "6 window" 4 door hardtop over the thicker sail panel on your example above, but again we are splitting hairs.
I finally remembered the color name I like from 1958 - Laurel Mist.
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That color is the mauve color GM started using around 1956. It is one of the most attractive colors of the era. If this car is, say, Black, White, or grey, it does not pop nearly as much. I don’t think it’s the color. It’s the price.
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Sorry for the repost. I don’t post Not Mine cars much anymore.
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3 hours ago, edinmass said:
Nice car. Unfortunately, location is a huge issue. Flying in and out to inspect the car, and then shipping to the real world. Figure 5 to 7 k just to get the car to the cost on either side. Someone will end up with a nice car at a great deal.
Right Ed. I am in Iowa and still hesitate to go see it in Nebraska.
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I can't deny this is a beautiful car, rare, you won't find another one. But why spend 3 years bringing it back to life then sell it?
As for the 1189 production, it had tough competition in 1954. While not as powerful, the Buick Century comes to mind at 200hp, and I am sure lighter.
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I agree, that is why I posted. This is an attractively styled streamliner art deco car but just has the flathead 6 for power.
You would want to make sure any unique parts like the grille were restorable.
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42 Buick Fastback - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org)
OK, might be a Super but either way it's rare.
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1929 Buick Roadster - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... (craigslist.org)
1929 Buick Roadster...95% complete car..needs total restoration
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1923 Dodge Brothers 4 door convertible - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org)
For sale 1923 Dodge Brothers Touring, Convertible sedan 4 door, 3 speed manual transmission, running drive ready, no rust, everything works, start anytime, new top, new ribs in top, new seats front and back, new fenders, new lights, new running boards, new floor boards, new cowl selection, new splash guards behind running boards, all tires excellent w rims,engine transmission excellent, Great running vehicle, 13999$ Obo, or trade, clean green mi title on hand.
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1938 Hupmobile Sedan - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... (craigslist.org)
Model ES Sedan, flathead 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission. Very sold car, no rust, very complete car. Has some dings and scratches. Runs and drives. Excellent restore project. Other info on car see pics and contact info.
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1923 Buick - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org)
Very nice folks. I have spoken to them and have the phone number. Been for sale for 2 years with no takers. Started at $22,000, now, I don't know but maybe $14,500 buys it. Very few buyers? I don't get it.
Rare Model 23-six-48 Opera Edition. 3 owners. Running condition. Fisher body. Will consider best offer.
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(10) Marketplace - 1938 Buick series 40 | Facebook
From Druk, a dubious MN dealer, but it looks like a nice car. I like the 2 doors with those large viewing back windows.
Of course when I see this I think of that beautiful 1937-38 Century from Minnesota that kept dropping from around $22,000 to the teens. (On this forum)
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Well 1973 Centurions with the 455 are my favorite even though there is little difference between the LeSabre and the Centurion. I've had a lot of favorite cars but I wish I never got rid of my Polo (Hunter) Green metallic with dark saddle interior 73 455 Centurion convertible.
I got it out of the Quad Cities in Iowa. It sat on a concrete slab in a barn before barn finds were a thing. 55,000 original miles. Straight, complete.
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Rust depends on where it comes from. My 66 that I restored had rust out in the front pans, where driver and passenger feet were. Not bad, easy patch - Missouri car.
There is I believe over 300 feet of vacuum hoses on this car, and Eldorados/Rivieras. (I have restored a 68 Riviera as well). So all those need checked and periodically replaced.
These are complicated cars with all sorts of issues that are usually bad by now - A/C likely inoperative on 99% of them and most have auto temperature. Cruise likely inoperative. The 425 is a good motor but will need rebuilt for optimum reliability if over 90,000 miles. Rockers and heards somewhat soft metals mean many have heads redone. Transmissions are stout.
66 has single master cylinder and 66 has poor brakes, drum brakes. Basically Cadillac waited 1-2 years and let Olds introduce the car. Cadillac Eldorados had dual master cylinder brakes, sometimes disc brakes in 1967 and most if not all 1968 Eldorados have disc brakes.
Most northern bodies will have some rust behind rear wheels. Toronados are very angular. Many have scrapes and small dents. They are fast. My rebuilt 425 was massaged with Mondello parts and likely put out about 425 hp. Front end would get up on hard acceleration and at 105 the front end would raise making steering and handling a bit suspect.
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17 hours ago, joelj said:
Just curious how you arrived at $4500.00. If I was interested in this car I would refer to on of the price guides that would put the value of a running functional car at about $8500.00. I would then add or subtract from that starting point based on an in person inspection. Curious what you are seeing that I don't.
I’ve owned 2 1966 Toronados and one 1967 Toronado. One of my 66s I restored as my project car in my 2nd year of auto tech school.
I personally prefer manual windows. You either buy Toronados as well preserved originals and pay $15,000 or as restored ones at $20,000.
This guy is ready to bail, he has had enough draining of his wallet and a person would spend another $12,000 to get a $12,000 car. So just spend an extra $4,000 or so and get a spectacular Toronado.
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Would there be family members at the residence to help load the car? It is in California, I am in Iowa. Transport would need arranged.
A while back Ed (Ed in Massachusetts) suggested an eBay auction. That’s a good idea.
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The GTO would be fun as a - well - restomod. I hate that term but look - it probably has or had a 400. Or was it 350 4 barrel. TH350. Likely no posi. Does it have buckets, console. These post true muscle car era cars need the gee gaw features. That’s why the faux shaker hood scoop is on an otherwise boring Nova.
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Pretty rare and the equivalent of a Buick Special. Price? I’m not sure since it is non running. Brakes, gas tank all fluids. That’s $4,000 right there. Tires? But 8 cyl Oldsmobiles don’t come along often.
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We all agree this is beautiful so why has it not sold?
Price.
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Ha no way. A nice $4,500 car.
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2 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said:
I think it has a cool look to it. Drive as is, you can still have all the fun in an unrestored car. You just won’t win best paint.
It is a nice looking car. Has an Auburn front end look to it. To me anyways.
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So Packard made 7p cars in all series?
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Compared to a Ford Model A and such, it’s neat.
Marquette for parts Iowa - Not Mine
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Remember, this is someone else's ad. I don't type from a phone.
Another cautionary tale about buying a "neat old car" to fix up and quickly realizing it is no fun. I suspect this seller paid "maybe" $250 for it and will soon find out there is no interest. Pepto paint probably thrills the neighbors.
I know these are super rare. And that appears to be a complete drivetrain, decent grille and so on. No way I would restore it, and it takes a lot for me to say it's only a parts car.