MrEarl Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) <object width="640" height="510"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVy5pSa3kgE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVy5pSa3kgE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>I figure if I keep these ads for these BEAUTIFUL BUY'S in front of all of you long enough, some of you will eventually join the more than 400 happy BCA members already driving and enjoying THE BEAUTIFUL 1954 BUICK Edited September 10, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Depending on the quality of paint and correctness of interior and willingness of seller to negotiate 2-4,000, this just might be the BUY OF THE CENTURY1954 Buick Century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 and another what sounds like a very nicely restored CenturyClassic 1954 Buick Century, 2-Dr Hard Topalthough incorrectly painted beneath the sweep spears, a very nice SUPER1954 Buick Super 2 door hardtop restoredTalked to the guy about this car. He's done a good bit of body work to it. Could be a fun sunny day driver project1954 BuickDepending on the amount of rust through and accessories these STATELY old Roadmasters generally come with, this may could be a good buy at a couple hundred off asking. $900 --1954 Buick Roadmasternot much to comment on this one but could be fun1954 buick super. custom,rat rodI've been considering this Super convertible for awhile. If anybody is really close, I'd like to hear an honest description of the car. 1954 BUICK "SUPER" CONVERTIBLE--COLLECTOR's DREAM- GREAT TO RESTORE-Riviera Special1954 Buick SpecialCall Fred and talk to him about this Roadie1954 buick roadmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I haven't checked price guides recently, but I'm wondering if the first couple of prices are in line with reality. I guess hardtops are up there, but the description for the Super convertible really inflates the restored value by about double. I can see that MrEarl is torn...between getting more '54 Buick friends and expanding Buick Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) I haven't checked price guides recently, but I'm wondering if the first couple of prices are in line with reality. I guess hardtops are up there, but the description for the Super convertible really inflates the restored value by about double. I can see that MrEarl is torn...between getting more '54 Buick friends and expanding Buick Gardens.The work on Buick Gardens is complete, I have enough 54 projects to last me until I'm 140, but I can never have enough '54 Buick friends,... FRIEND D, I think you can see from looking at the bottom line of El Diablo's '54 Buick Price Guide below, that your investment a few years back in 54 stock was pretty damn good. (Y'all...I'll bet he shows this to Suzanne right away) http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/content/1954_buick_prices.xlsI have to slightly disagree re the restored value of the Super Convertible. I believe any mid fifties Buick convertible in a good color choice and totally correct restoration, has the potential to easily bring 75-100K. I strongly suspect Middleton will agree with me. And too will immediately show this the price guide to his wife. Edited February 6, 2011 by MrEarl to BS with Derek (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 He agrees with you. I wish I could buy that 54 Century 2 dr HT. Funds are a bit slim right now, as is garage space. Hopefully both will be resolved soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm not disagreeing per se...and I know the limitations of price guides...I had just checked a couple price guides that had the top price of a 56C under $50k. I see NADA shows higher. Actually, I bought the car in 2008 at pretty close to the April 2008 Average price, so as an average car, it hasn't increased in value that much since then. Granted, I would like to think of the car as perhaps better than average...it did earn a silver. I don't think it would get to that high retail number, but who am I to say? There have been a couple for sale for a while around $30k. There isn't much point in showing Suzanne...this car is a keeper, so its value is less important as a dollar figure than something to enjoy. If I were to sell it, well, there's a dog house outside I'm sure I'd be able to use, not to mention the children disowning me...as it is, they are occasionally bickering about who will eventually get which car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Folks the little 4 door Specials and Century's are a joy to drive. Just right for going to the grocery store or parts store. here's one up Cleveland way...1954 Buick four door Sedanhere's one you can drive home from the Nationals in Julyhttp://norwich.ebayclassifieds.com/classic-cars/voluntown/1954-buick-special/?ad=7758753and here is a confused seller. The pictures show a Super but the ad is for a Century. And he states it is a 3 speed. A 3 speed 56R is RARE!!!!! Probably more so than the 3 speed Century's. I've seen a 52R (four door Super) with 3 speed but never a 56R two door. http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/2179359814.html Edited February 9, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 I talked to the seller of these three cars back before I bought the Texas Pete Special. Had he been closer we probably would have made a deal. But the cost of hauling three non running cars that far killed it for me. 1954 Buick Cars and Parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have looked at this one. It has come down about $1400 in price in the last 2 months but in my opinion still has about $1200 to go. I think she just wants to get their money out of it and out of the yard. It's near Atlanta, not Chattanooga. 1954 Buick special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 That little 46R could be a nice car...when floors need replacing though, it can be the start of more. Keep watching Lamar...perhaps the price will come down enough for it to become a Buick Garden flower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 That little 46R could be a nice car...when floors need replacing though, it can be the start of more. Keep watching Lamar...perhaps the price will come down enough for it to become a Buick Garden flower.Oh, thanks to Pete Philips, I already have my small body hard top and love it. And going to look at that Atlanta car made me appreciate mine even more. Unless I win the lottery and can afford to buy one each of all 1954 series, I think the only car left for me to ever consider would be if I could find Breeze. The little 48-D that started it all back in '71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Will be glad to go take a look see for you...54 Buick Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I have to slightly disagree re the restored value of the Super Convertible. I believe any mid fifties Buick convertible in a good color choice and totally correct restoration, has the potential to easily bring 75-100K. I strongly suspect Middleton will agree with me. And too will immediately show this the price guide to his wife.In reviewing recent auction results, a LOT MORE 40's to 50's restored convertibles are going in the $35,000 to $55,000 where a few years ago these cars went for $15,000 to $50,000 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Lamar, Have gotten so close on the 54's over the years. But I need to f-o-c-u-s. If I get a couple cars restored, then a 54 is at the top of my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Just talked to this feller in Lansing MI just off hwy 127. For $1,200 you can get you a running, driving lil 2 door c-dan. All new brake lines, flex hoses, & rebuilt cylinders. new shoes and rebuilt master cylinder. New exhaust. Original interior, seats and headliner in good condition. Windshield cracked and a few quarter size rust spots on lower front fender, rockers, floors and where the back glass meets the top of the fender. 66K miles showing and he doesn't think it's 166K. Says the county is after him to get some cars out of his yard so it is priced to sell. 1954 Buick SpecialAnybody close enough to go take a peek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Still for sale. This is a CENTURY folks. The bankers hot rod. We're talkin 1954 Muscle here. :cool:1954 Buick Century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) That sure is a beauty MrEarl....If I'm not mistaken the Century was the fastest American production car in 54???Yes I know the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was a sure fired record breaker but certainly NOT American.This one is the real deal but certainly NOT production!<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dk0U4Y11XcA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0XwcJeVgjA?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0XwcJeVgjA?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></object> Edited March 4, 2011 by stealthbob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks for bringing that video up Bob. I can never get enough of watching and listening to that that awesome Buick. That car sold about two years ago for I believe the mid 30's. There have always been two special Buick's that I have dreamed of just riding in. Thanks to Robert E Coker, one dream came true last summer. I will drive a Roadmaster to Mexico some day to ride in El Buick #115. OK 54 aficionados, there are at least three original parts on this Buick Century that are incorrect. Can you spot them.<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/30ctZtFYwHA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aSqYjDGNZok" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kluFzXBySro" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 And here is the Century in Atlanta that's still available. I took this one for a test drive and checked it out pretty thoroughly. One of my favorite 54 (and 55) colors,Gulf Turquoise. I could with good conscience recommend it for around $8,000.00. 1954 Buick Centry 2 door hardtop VERY RARE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Bit of a contrast there with the red and black interior in the Gulf Turquoise car. Alas I'm not in a buying phase / mood right now unless an extreme deal lands in my lap (and no, I don't think I've mentioned the '73 Centurion for sale locally to Suzanne). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickCrazy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Mr. EarlThe listing for the 54 Century in Atlanta has expired and I could not find a new listing on Craigslist. Do you have any aditional information on this car like if it sold or a contact number?Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) <object width="640" height="510"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVy5pSa3kgE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVy5pSa3kgE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Well if the 54 Buick Gang plans to get 54 of these gorgeous beauties on the showfield in Shalotte, MrEarl thinks he'd better get busy puttin a few of you folks in one. So to that end check these Beautiful Buy's out. This could be fun car and with a 430 a real ZOOOM 1954 Buick SuperAnd check this little original condition Special out. Would take much to make this baby a daily driver. Suweet 1954 Buick Special 4 dr.Nice Interior, new brakes and exhaust, THAT'S worth the asking 1954 Buick Special2 door Special Don't let the picture scare ya 1954 Buick Speciala little wrenchin I believe this baby could make it cross country 1954 Buick Centurya driver Skylark, could be lot's of fun Buick : Skylark | eBayanother white Roadmaster, a convertible this time Buick : Roadmaster | eBayor maybe an Estate Wagon is more your style I bet a low 20's offer would buy it AutoTrader Classics - 1954 Buick Century Wagon Blue 8 Cylinder Automatic 2 wheel drive | Antiques | Arlington, TXI wish I had about 15K to offer this fella 1954 Buick CenturyAll parts rechromed already *********1954 BUICK ROADMASTER*******that's all for now folk's Edited September 10, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 If I had a little more cash in my hands, I'd pick up that 2 Dr. Special in Nashville.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'd love to get a '54 Buick as long as it's near me and for a reasonable price.Does he remind anyone else of Burt Reynolds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 If I had a little more cash in my hands, I'd pick up that 2 Dr. Special in Nashville..he said he would trade for a 2 door. you got plenty of 2 doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Looks like some Greek Fisherman.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) Breaker one. Breaker one. This is the Bandit. Am I hittin' ya, son?Bleach, you've owned some cool cars. I think it's time you step up to a '54 Buick. And here it is.....http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2592264352.html Edited September 11, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I think I'm way overdue. I have straighten some things out at home and in the garage first. I'll then give you a holler to see if you can find me something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'd love to get a '54 Buick as long as it's near me and for a reasonable price.a CENTURY just for you 1954 BUICK CENTURY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 and in case you want to go have a few too many drinks and pay twice what it's probably worth1954 BUICK ROADMASTER Lot 347 | Barrett-Jackson Auction Companysome better pix here pretty nice.....http://www.autabuy.com/ViewPhoto/?I=/Photos/538499_2624050136493_Original.jpg&ShowAdSense=1&K=1954%20BUICK%20ROADMASTER%20RIVIERA%20BARRETT-JACKSON%20LAS%20VEGAS%202011%20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Beautiful 76R!One question....non painted torque tube?Looks like there was alot of attention to correctness, even has the high top clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Really nice choices. The one near Seattle looks like a good buy. Hopefully it doesn't take me a century to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 here's a Super deal in Agawam, Massachusetts 54 riviera super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I was thinking a wagon would be neat but it looks like the production numbers were lower than the convertibles so I'm guessing one would be hard to find or would be as expensive as a convert.My next choice would be any model with factory A/C. In any case whatever I end up looking for will need to be in fairly good shape and within 50 miles or so of where I live. My wife refuses to go on any more long distance road trips to bring back a car. She got burned out on the last few plus those cars turned out to be real "winners":rolleyes:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 here's a Super deal in Agawam, Massachusetts 54 riviera superLooks like I'll have to join the site in order to see the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Com'on over!Its completely free and we just tapped a new keg!First one is one me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm approved and in like Flynn;).My user name is Skylark, my favorite Buick of the era. Sadly I doubt I'll ever own one but I have seen one in the flesh.I've got my mug in the freezer.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I don't think this one has been listed. I think....this is the year of the 54 Super. Seen lots of 2 door hardtops for sale, many projects. 1954 Buick Super ! | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That's a project alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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