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    Sedanette

    in Buick - Post War

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    Thanks!

     I went to the seller’s website (Sweden).  17 pictures and I translated the description into English.  It identifies it as a Special.  It’s a custom car with a 430-4 V8 and Automatic from a 67 Wildcat.  A/C, PS, PB, stereo, etc.  Sold.  

    There seems to be a lot of American cars and trucks in Europe. 

    Sedanette

    in Buick - Post War

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    Thanks for all responses.  

    I saw this video on YouTube of a beautiful black 1950 Jetback 4-door somewhere in Europe. 

    Is that a Roadmaster or Super? I wish they showed the engine.  

    Thanks 

    Sedanette

    in Buick - Post War

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    What was last year for this body style?  What series had this body style in what years? What were the model numbers?

    What is correct spelling?

    Was this body style known by other names?  I know Chevy called their “fastback” cars Fleetlines.  

    Is there a good resource for this info on the internet?   Thanks!

    Buick and Winston cup cars

    in Buick - Post War

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    Just to supplement NTX’s comments: prior to 1955 Chevrolet and GMC half-tons had torque-tube drive.  Half-tons got an open drive shaft with the 55-1st Series.   3/4-tons had a two-piece driveshaft with the front piece enclosed and the rear piece open with exposed U-joints.  By 1954 both driveshaft sections were open.  All models had leaf springs.

    The coil spring rear suspension started in 1960 and went thru 1972.  As he said some models of Chevy and GMC during this period, usually 3/4-ton and larger, had rear leaf springs.  

    How long has this 50 been listed on eBay?

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

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    On 3/6/2021 at 5:10 PM, Daniel Eldridge said:

    This outfit Gateway Classic Cars , Has several warehouses "Showrooms" throughout the country. I have been to their Tampa Bay Florida location and the warehouse must of had at least 100 cars in the one building, and they had 3. Most are drivers, and overpriced indeed. They do a great job in the photo shoots, and in reality the cars in most cases do not even come close to the photo-shopped photos in the ads. Most of the cars have been in the warehouse for years. None I looked at, started even with a jump box. Old batteries and old gas galore. No climate control in Florida. The gent I chatted with was honest and he has never sold a car from there. He also works elsewhere. I was a serious cash buyer, that I brought with me and showed him, I was serious about 6 different Buicks. There where no negotiations. It is amazing that all these folks think old cars are valued at $25 grand. My 37 special I bought on e-bay was listed just under a year with a $13,000 asking price, and $10,000 reserve. I finally convinced the seller to sell for the opening of $5200. Good Luck on your search. It took me years. Thanks ED

     

    Gateway Classics original location was Fairmont City, IL in an old Venture store building next to I-70, almost in view of the Gateway Arch.   Been there several times before they moved to their new location.  At that time everything was on consignment.  My best friend sold a sharp 32 Ford 3W Coupe Street Rod there back in 06-07.  

    As with any used car dealer, a buyer must do their own due diligence.  Caveat Emptor.  

    1954 Buick for sale. Not mine.

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

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    I agree FB Marketplace is not very user friendly.  I saw a Studebaker for sale and it was listed as a Chevrolet.  Of course, probably some less informed folks might not know better. 

    Still, their user groups are very active with lots of vehicles for sale.  

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    Buicks in Movies

    in Buick - Photos and Videos

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    On 2/21/2021 at 11:50 PM, Elpad said:

    “The house of the Spirits” 1993

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_of_the_Spirits_(film)

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    There is also an interesting Buick hearse in this movie.  I could not find a picture online, but if I remember correctly the front/grille looked like a 53 except it had quad headlights.  Anyone remember that?

     

    Okay, after I posted this I saw someone posted pictures of the hearse.  Not exactly as I remembered, but close.  Thank you. 

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    Haulin' Buicks

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    On 3/4/2021 at 10:47 PM, Elpad said:

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    I’ve commented previously about the 53 Special that belonged to my family when I was a boy.   First owned by my grandparents then by my parents.  It was a 4-door and the same green as this car.  My folks got $40-50 trade-in on a used Dodge and I never saw it again.  

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