Guest Dabber Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I have six old Buick's I need to sell. I have a '36 or '37 model. A '55 Buick Century Special, either a '61 or '65 Invicta, a '66 Electra, a '68 Electra two-door and an '83 LeSabre. None of them run but most are in decent shape. I'm in Arkansas. I'd post pictures but they are too large here. Perhaps I could send them another way if anyone would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Pictures must be 2000x2000 or less. Best to shrink them a bit more because there is a file size limitation too. Not sure what that is. Try shrinking them down to around 1200. If that doesn't work you are more than welcome to send them to my email (trailr123@yahoo.com) and I can shrink them and post them here for you. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haldee8 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is the 36/37 model a two door or four door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks everyone for your interest in my cars. I'm sorry but the photographs I have of them are too large for me to post here. However, I would be happy to email them to anyone interested in seeing my six Buick's. My email address is: roberthustonoutdoors@cox.net I really don't know much about cars but a friend of mine in Oklahoma, who collects Buick's, suggested I reach out to enthusiasts on this site. I would appreciate any input regarding their worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It is a four door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thank you for your help. I'll be happy to send you the photos of all my cars and if it's not too much trouble to post them here, I would appreciate it.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Here are the pictures of the cars for sale. I re-sized them and posted them for the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Few more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thank you Shadetree77. I appreciate you taking time to resize and post the photos of my cars. Everyone on this site is very nice and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Dabber, where in Arkansas? It is a ';37, a '61, a '55 Special. That '37 sloper is not seen much. As well as the '55 with radio and clock delete . Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Near Ft. Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 The Electra 2-door is a 1969. The '55 is a Special with rather rare stick shift. The white Invicta is a '61. The '37 slant-back is rare, as Ben said.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thank you Pete for the information. Is there anywhere I can determine their worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Dabber, where in Arkansas? It is a ';37, a '61, a '55 Special. That '37 sloper is not seen much. As well as the '55 with radio and clock delete . BenI agree with Ben. The 1st thing I noticed was the slope back version of this car. Somewhat rare, rarer then trunkbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thank you Pete for the information. Is there anywhere I can determine their worth?DabberI have some bad news for you on worth. Remember, this is my opinion, but I spend about 20 hours a week on old car market research and personally buy and sell 10-15 cars a year. Full on projects are now seldom being purchased for restoration projects. They all should be decent parts cars. The 4 door models - if I have them right that would be the 1961 Invicta, the 65(?) Electra are no more then $1000 cars, probably less. Remember crusher price is $400 or so. The 37 - although rare - these are hard to find parts for and expensive to restore. I would estimate that car as a $1000 car. The 55 2 door Special with stick-some guys are looking for that set up and an ebay auction might yield $750 to $1200. Keep in mind also, that high transport costs factor into someones decision to purchase. I am in Iowa, probably within 800 miles of you, but it would add $1000 or more to bring one car up here. So your buying audience is smaller and is probably someone that can grab a trailer and a truck and do it themselves. Keep us updated, and keep in mind I am only trying to help in pricing. Others may feel differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks BJM for your help. I have several people looking at them so this will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 DabberI took a closer look at your cars and you have a story for sure. How did you come to collect these cars? By the look of the tires, they have been there awhile yet many show good seats, dashes and trim. And they are - more or less - sequentially parked by age. 37, 55, 61, 66, 69 and 83. The 61 Invicta has A/C, still not an every day option for a mid price range Buick in 1961. The 66 Electra appears to have leather. Virtually all 66 Electra 4 doors had clothe and vinyl seats. so that strikes me as unusual. I have always been a fan of the 69 Electra 2 doors and again your car's dash and seats look pretty nice for a long parked car. Thanks again for posting-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Well, again, thank you for the information. I'm looking to sell all of them. All of these cars were my Mother and Dad's cars. I'm having to sell them to pay for my mother's continuing health care. It is killing me to have to consider selling so many pieces of my childhood but I have to do, what I have to do. I guess I should mention that for collectors in Arkansas, I have brand new, still in the original boxes, stamped state license plates from the 1950's. All of them still have the tissue paper between them. If anyone would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Dabber,I think you may find some interest in those plates, and suggest you research their worth. You could also post under the gereral AACA For Sale section.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RYBUL Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hi!I am looking for spares for buick 1937.Do you have anything left from your vehicle?ThanksRybak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dabber Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 It's all there unless someone has stolen the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Dabber,I agree with BJM on the shipping.Ive been looking for a 55 Special 2 dr sedan for about a year. I am 1200 miles for you, so shipping would be more than the price of the car.Good luck on your sales.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 DabberI have some bad news for you on worth. Remember, this is my opinion, but I spend about 20 hours a week on old car market research and personally buy and sell 10-15 cars a year. Full on projects are now seldom being purchased for restoration projects. They all should be decent parts cars. The 4 door models - if I have them right that would be the 1961 Invicta, the 65(?) Electra are no more then $1000 cars, probably less. Remember crusher price is $400 or so. The 37 - although rare - these are hard to find parts for and expensive to restore. I would estimate that car as a $1000 car. The 55 2 door Special with stick-some guys are looking for that set up and an ebay auction might yield $750 to $1200. Keep in mind also, that high transport costs factor into someones decision to purchase. I am in Iowa, probably within 800 miles of you, but it would add $1000 or more to bring one car up here. So your buying audience is smaller and is probably someone that can grab a trailer and a truck and do it themselves. Keep us updated, and keep in mind I am only trying to help in pricing. Others may feel differently.Even I have been looking at and considering that '55 3 speed 2 door sedan. Those are some rare and very desirable cars. I think the higher figure of $1200 would be a very fair price for the seller and buyer. If it was a 54 I'd offer that just from the pictures I've seen and wouldn't even bother popping the hood or trunk before paying the man and loading it. In fact I'm currently working on a deal on one up around Kansas City that will take lots more work than this 55 will take to enjoy. Not to mention the cost of going after. Anybody needing something hauled from down south to Kansas City and want help out with gas, give me a holler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I agree with Jake on the values. Some of these cars look like they may have fairly low mileage, based on lack of upholstery wear on some and not much foot pedal wear on the '55. Nevertheless, they probably all have stuck engines and some are sitting on the ground which makes you wonder if the frames and floors are rusted. They are only deteriorating more as they sit, so selling them for parts or restoration might help save them if the prices are reasonable. It is very expensive to restore cars, especially ones that are in bad shape.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RYBUL Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 hi!I am iterested buying complete front grill with headlights,bumpers,steering wheel,back lights and front shock absorber of BUICK 1937.HOW MUCH WILL YOU PRICE THEM.COULD YOU SHIP THEM TO POLAND?THANKSRYBAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 If you ever decide to part out the '69 Electra, I'd like to have the complete set of side moldings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd75 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 hows the rust on the 55 ie floors rockers bottoms of doors. can you post pics of that trunk pan and engine is the engine seized. Are you able to put on tires that hold air so it rolls? i am interested interested in the car prob is im in north carolina so it would need to be transported. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 On Craig's list as http://forums.aaca.org/f117/37-55-61-buicks-sale-340539.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JR9162 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 PM and e-mail sent. Did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Did any of these Buicks sell ??????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JR9162 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Did any of these Buicks sell ???????????????????????????I dunno. I never got a reply to PMs or e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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