Vance C

I grew up restoring antique furniture and I think that's why I keep buying very rough classic cars and restoring them and breaking even when I sell them. 9 cars later and I'm here looking at a car that would be the exact same story if I were to buy it. I just love scraping off crud and polishing chrome and putting a new coat of paint on a car. I am trying to give up this habit. I hope someone here will check out the car so that I can enjoy vicariously the story of this one.

What is the difference between a cabriolet and a roadster? The owner listed it as a 31 Plymouth convertible coupe so what exactly is it? Thanks

I decided I cannot take on another car project so I'm gonna pass.

None of the pictures are close enough to show rotten door bottoms or the like. Except for the photo of the rumble seat. That's pretty bad. Here's the Marketplace ad If you want to contact the seller here is his phone number: 619-251-5899

None of the pictures are close enough to show rotten door bottoms or the like. Except for the photo of the rumble seat. That's pretty bad.

Thank you for all the great info. The guy is asking $8,500 for it and if it's in decent condition that seems like a great price to me. It's in San Diego, CA and is listed on Facebook Marketplace. The seller has given me his phone number although I haven't had a conversation with the him yet. Truth be told, money is tight so I'm not really able to buy another car right now, although I never stop following Craigslist and Marketplace because I am obsessed with old cars (I'm sure you know). If any of you guys is interested let me know. I would love to see it be rescued. Vance

There's a 1931 Chrysler 2 door convertible for sale near me. I haven't taken the 2 hour trip to see it yet but would like some advice on this model. I have a few photos and the seller says it drives. That's all I know right now so IF: it isn't rotten with rust and starts, stops and drives reasonable well what would you consider a reasonable price for it? What do I need to look out for on this particular model? Here's a photo showing the car for sale and on the right are restored cars. Thanks in advance. Vance

Well I'm no stranger to buying a wreck and then spending a ton of time and money fixing it up. Miraculously I've always broke about even after the 1 to 5 years of work. So far I've had 2 60s Lincolns, 2 40s Zephyrs, a Continental Mark II, 46 Dodge PU, Karmann Ghia and just sold my 65 Dodge Dart vert to pay a tax bill. With the $ left over I just bought a minty 2000 BMW Z3 and I'm loving NOT having to restore it. But then I stumbled on this Buick, one of my all time favorite body styles. Now do I risk divorce and start another project? If I so I'd do it as a patina-look car (ala Icon Derelict) so that I don't have to re-chrome and paint. Can I get it running and put tires and brakes on it? Somebody please stop me before I go nuts, again.

There appears to be none of the trim for the lower sides that terminates at the rear wheels. Is that difficult to find/create?

Thank you. I thought so but really wanted an expert's opinion.

I can get it for about $5K.

I'm considering buying this car that's listed as a 1946 Buick Coupe. I don't think it's '46 from the grill. The data plate is missing but it does have a numbered plate (vin?) pictured. I know it's a Special because the seller has two script trims that say Special. There's no title. I think it's a '47 or '48. Can you tell me the year? There's a Youtube video: Can you help? Thanks