1955 Buick Century

[Guest srnad8]

Selling my 1955 Buick Century 4 dr. hdtp. original YXW tri paint scheme. Older restoration, very good driver quality. Runs perfect, no smoke (including cold start ups), no rattles, vibrations. P/S, P/brakes, new radials, rebuilt cars fuel pump (not in pictures), wiper motor. Newer water pump, exhaust, west coast car sold at Huling Bros Buick/West Seattle (have trunk metal dealer badge). thick stack of work done dating back to the early 80's. original V8 322 with 4-bbl carb (appears original--auto choke works as it should). Not working: speedo (disconnected), horn, radio, and dome light. All other guages and lights work. Chrome all good to excellent. Older paint showing some rust bubbles under in about 5-6 places. Very shiny paint--10 footer. Most every seal replaced in the last 3 years. All 6 side glass pieces replaced. Drivers outside mirror on car, have pass mirror, and other extra parts. Needs jack and lug wrench. I need to make room. Considering partial trades of Harley shovel, pan, or knucklehead complete bike projects for my retirement. Thanks for looking. Dan/Seattle, WA. 360-830-2779 days. Asking 10,550.00 unable to upload pictures. request at: dsaucier@wavecable.com

Edited November 9, 2011 by srnad8 (see edit history)

[Guest rmh8400]

did you sell this car yet? curious because I have '55 up near San Francisco and don't know what to ask. thanks.

[Guest srnad8]

Yes I sold the car for too little in my opinion, $8900.00. I just stopped at a "Classic" car dealership here in Seattle area, and looked at a '63 Falcon, not even a Sprint, 18K! for a 6-cyl Falcon!

[Guest rmh8400]

thanks for informaiton. I have two, a '55 Century and a '47 Roadmaster. They both are complete, yet I am getting offers under $1000. Is that the game for these guys? Low ball until score? Cheers,Randy

[Guest srnad8]

Well at 60 I'm finally getting tired of my first love. I am watching the antique car hobby turn into big business, forcing out the working man, and into the hands of the highest bidder. Just sold a 49 Super as well. First time I can remember being without an old car since my days as a kid at my old man's garage in CT. Best of luck to you and your sales! regards, Dan

[Bhigdog]

thanks for informaiton. I have two, a '55 Century and a '47 Roadmaster. They both are complete, yet I am getting offers under $1000. Is that the game for these guys? Low ball until score? Cheers,Randy

Condition, condition, condition.....................Bob

[Guest BJM]

thanks for informaiton. I have two, a '55 Century and a '47 Roadmaster. They both are complete, yet I am getting offers under $1000. Is that the game for these guys? Low ball until score? Cheers,Randy

Randy

Put it on ebay, well presented and let the market decide. CL and similar sites are not a good gauge of value.

Non running projects, even if in decent shape are not finding sales.

As for the 55 Century 4 door above, I think $9000 is a decent price. SEEING a 63 Falcon for sale for $16K or whatever, does not mean that car will EVER sell for that price. Apples and oranges.....