B Jake Moran

Just noticed, no PS. no PB. This is essentially a Chevrolet with a Buick body and drivetrain. I love it. I like the unusual. I no longer have the Standard Catalog. If someone does, what is the production? I would not assume much. Here's my thinking. This body would most likely be purchased in a Chevrolet or Pontiac trim. If you could afford a Buick - GM's 2nd in line of prestige - then you bought a well trimmed LeSabre 2 door or 4 door hardtop. With a 401 (I know this likely has a 401 too) PS and PB. Not saying you load up a LeSabre bubbletop or 4 door HT, but you don't go bare bones like this car. Just a curiosity, but perhaps there was no other make dealer in town for GM? Just lots of why? with this model.

I think that’s pretty rare. Not a Bubbletop. I didn’t even know Buick made this 2 door sedan.

I’m no Reatta expert but agree with Dave. As long as you are down there replacing the HB replace the sensor with a quality brand. Doesn’t guarantee it’s ok but better then going cheap.

There you go Terry W. It’s codified!

Ok. Good luck with your sale.

175 cid for a 6 cyl? Is that right?

Sorry I mixed up the mileage with the price.

Another easy pass. At $33,000. Jacked up rear - incorrect and stupid looking dual exhaust tips. Worn interior.

Thank you for adding those comments (both of you). Since the motor is never going to be a torque hog, it occurs to me that fixing as much of the reliability issues as possible would lead to a now pleasing ownership. Water pumps - you would think a modified improved pump even if it was slightly visually different would be ok with judges. This would involve engineering the pump to push a coolant volume in excess of that needed for 6 cylinders. Not using a V8 pump. Has anyone ingenuity laden LCOC or similar member ever taken on that task. Solid Valve Lifters v hydraulic. We know hydraulic makes less noise so I suppose they are superior since solid valve lifters are noisy and although associated with increased performance it would be negligible in this V12. But - having a better oil pump that can increase pressure modestly and volume seems a no brainer. Rebuilding my Olds 455 I was encouraged to smooth most if not all tough surfaces in the engine for better flow (air/water/oil). Matching surfaces was encouraged. I suspect this would yield great dividends on a Ford V12.

Right. Because of its age it would be a fun car to tackle. I would not have known what you know Larry. Nor may the next buyer. I would call that color “resale red”. Not sure if the car comes with take off original parts or not. I would hate to try and source correct 110 year old parts. Original poster - did your car sell?

I always appreciate the narratives when we look over a posted car. I learn a lot. What is done by those “in the know” now to save the V12? One thing I can think of is an “always on” or switch driven electric fan. I’m just curious.

Re: the original car - I prefer the postwar grille 46/48.

Hhhmmm yeah that’s tough. $14,000. But it is a great color combination and would be fun but frustrating to restore. I don’t like buying cars described as having a rebuilt drivetrain. Would need GREAT receipts and paper trail. Some people consider new gaskets as a “rebuild”. Interior is a $15,000 to $20,000 proposition. Paint, body and chrome another $25,000 to $30,000. Suspension (90,000 original miles) another $12,000.

Thanks 55er. I didn’t know that about R being P. I wonder when manufacturers started using P. It makes sense that it took awhile since this is not a part of any Manual transmission vehicle.

For starters you are in the incorrect column for sales. 2nd, you need to put what you are selling in the title. 3rd - you need a price. Call me does not work. 4th - you need photos.

X 3 on price and upholstery. Did the pandemic and the need to pay full price on modern items translate to sellers of old cars? Some - not all - of these 4 door sedans have sellers that have suddenly added $15,000 plus to their cars? Then they sit unsold.

When I see long winded ads like that I instantly get turned off. Giving details about what you’ve done is fine but educating people by going on and on about BS that 99% of us don’t care about trying to convince you it’s a deal is a turn off. I can just imagine this guy in person.

Nice car but small audience that would drop nearly $18,000 on a station wagon.

Original seller knows he has a dog requiring $100,000 + to restore so his comments get a little chippy. Not a fan of that. It looks horrible with that top. The 2nd car for $70,000 looks quite nice but like some others I say why bother? Give me a well sorted Cadillac series 62 convertible any day. Or even a Buick for that matter. Just reinforces what I have read about the dismal morale at Ford in those days.

Beautiful car in a color combination that most of us would enjoy. Price is not out of line but original miles shows as rolled over. And “30”. So 130,000 miles is a lot unless there are receipts. Interior does look correct and I think would have been vinyl on a LESabre.

Easy pass. Seller doesn’t state the engine correctly. White raised section on head. Bad paint. Pass…

This is what keeps me on the sidelines of the hobby. I’m glad some are able to restore older cars but it won’t be me.

Sellers description requires scrutiny. “Next to zero body filler”. “No rust that I’m aware of”. Then all the negative comments in the original posting. “Dent” but no photo all for about $17,000?

I would say dye it. It’s so solid. Just dye it a medium blue.

So close to me. That’s not nice 6T!