Guest renocam Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 After about 40 years, sitting unrestored in his garage, my dad has finally been persuaded to sell his 1934 Buick sedan. Here is the info I have on it.Model 47Style #34059Body #2406Trim #227Paint #402It is not currently running. It was last running about 15 years ago. I believe that most everything is there, however There is an additional engine also. It has the side mounted spares and the trunk attached to the back. I think it has been a California car its whole life. We have a 1934 California license plate. Title in hand.My question is, can anyone tell me a ballpark value for a vehicle like this?Any information would be appreciated.Thanks,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Welcome to forum: a nice carPhotos would assist. You can add to an album in your User CP, add to this thread or link to an image hosting web siteEdit: you location in California would help Edited May 12, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi and welcome!As Allan says, link to an image hosting website. I myself use Facebook. Difficult to put a price on your car these days. Depends on what someone is prepared to pay. Ignore NADA values. Search eBay for cars similar to yours and save them to your Watch List, then see if they sell and if so, what for. CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 The condition of the wood in the body, and whether or not the wood has to be replaced, will have a lot to do with the car's value. Also, whether or not the engine is stuck or turns over...Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest renocam Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks for the info guys. I will do some research on the engine and wood condition and post some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest renocam Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Flickr: renocam's PhotostreamHere is a link to a bunch of photos of my dad's Buick. Any info on a ballpark value would help. Thanks in advance.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest renocam Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I should have mentioned that the head is removed. The original is believed to be cracked between the 7th and 8th cylinders. We have an additional head that is believed to be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Dave, I think your Dad's car would get a lot of interest, It seems mostly complete and there doesn't appear to be rust issues, it's a fine candidate for a total restoration and my opinion is that it is a desirable model. Just making some assumptions that less than 50% of the wood would need replacing and that indeed this car does not have serious rust issues, I think you can expect it to fetch in the range of $5000 to $8000. If you could spend a bit of time and make it run, you would be certain to get off that lower amount. Of course you know that this isn't the best time to get top dollar for these and I'm not predicting a great change for these cars even with economic recovery, but that's just me talking. Also, the top paying buyer may be 1000 miles away and you can bet that's they'll be figuring transport into their cost - but you may get lucky and sell it to someone next door.Good luck with it and thank you for sharing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest renocam Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks for the input Joel. Very helpful info. Looks like it might be worth getting our hands dirty.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gremarcik Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Would like to speak to you about your carI would be interested in some partsGreg gremarcik@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 DAVE, marvellous old car - '34 is one of my favourite years for Buick. Please do not be tempted to part it out. Much of the appeal of your dad's car is that it is so complete, just as it rolled off the line, which makes it such a good restoration candidate. That's probably exactly why he bought it, back in the 1970s.Don't be disappointed by the low estimates of value you'll find here and elsewhere. The car needs a massive amount of expensive work before it can be show-worthy. Whatever money a sale brings now will be found money, which your dad can easily enjoy instead of having it tied up in a procrastination project.Consider the time that your dad owned it to be a "pause" in this Buick's continuing history. He kept it indoors and didn't allow scavengers to pick off all the good bits. Now's a good time to pass it on to a more active owner/restorer. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest renocam Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hey guys. Checking in again. Sorry to all those who need parts, but this will be sold as a complete car (with extras) or put on hold until I have more time to restore it myself. My father and I hope to have someone buy it who will restore it and not turn it into a hot rod. The input that you guys have submitted is very valuable and encouraging and has helped a great deal. I thank you all. What a wonderful resource this forum is. Thanks to all. My dad talked about how for years he didn't know where to get info other than a Hemmings magazine.We will probably make a decision in the next few weeks on our path forward. We are leaning toward listing it on ebay motors unless persuaded otherwise or unless nostalgia gets the best of us...Thanks again,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie M. Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hey Dave,Any luck selling that 34 Buick, I was in the market for a 33-35 Buick when I came across this post. I located a 34 Buick 60 series, but took interest in the 47 series you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest renocam Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I believe my dad would still be interested in selling the car. It is still in the same condition as previously posted. we have not had time to anything with it yet. Let me know if you are seriously interested.Thanks,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie M. Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I believe my dad would still be interested in selling the car. It is still in the same condition as previously posted. we have not had time to anything with it yet. Let me know if you are seriously interested.Thanks,DaveDave,Contact me at smendoza194@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie M. Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Dave,I checked out the pictures and it looks to be in fair condition and mostly complete. I'm a serious buyer and I'm also looking at other 33-35 Buick cars. smendoza194@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Put a price on it and you'll quickly find if there is any real interest. Looks a little like my Series 41 when I found it 17 years ago. I think the value is there for the person who wants something different. it's not a vehicle you see very often because of all the wood in the body. The condition of the wood sets its value now, then the quality of the restoration sets the future value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danl Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Did you finally sell the car ? I recently bought one like it and wonder what the purchase price was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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