Guest 55super50 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have a 1955 buick super 50 4 dr that Im considering on selling but cant find one anywhere on the web to even compare it with. What do I have,something unusual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Try this.Leif in Sweden.buick 1955 4dr - Sök på Google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 From the price guides, and number produced (looks like about 45,000), this model is on the low end of values for this year car. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55super50 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 If there are so many of them ,how come I cant find just one for sale? As far as I can tell the low end is around say $4500.00 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) If it was only a 55 Roadmaster Convertible, then you would be at the high end. My guess is that a lower value car does not get listed as often because the high dollar value is just not there. If I had one in road worthy condition, I would keep it and enjoy it before I sold it $4,500. Unless I bought it real cheep and could turn a profit without wrenching on it, or doing other restoration work as that would eat any profit up rather quickly. I guess what I am trying to say is, like most cars, it costs more to perserve than it is worth in value at an auction. Those who have them keep them, and enjoy them. Dandy Dave! Edited February 15, 2013 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) yea, the low end on the price guides are around $4000. 1955 Buick 50 Super 4 Door Sedan Value, Prices & Specs | NADAguides | NADA 1955 Buick 50 Super Book Value & 1955 Buick 50 Super Market Price But try selling if for that and see how long it will take. 4 door cars, especially the lower end line (Supers, Special) just don't have a big market. Of course threre are exceptions, like me, I want a '54 of EVERY series. If you want to share pictures and give a better description we can try and help evaluate it for you.http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/3509908326.html Edited February 15, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Mr. Earl, you should buy it, (after all it's a 54 Buick, modified at the Buick factory, right?, That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it. Dale in IndyP.S. Nothing against the 55's, but I never have understood such a change from the WINNER, the 54 design. Must be me. Edited February 15, 2013 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51dyno Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Post some pictures and you will get various opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 yea, the low end on the price guides are around $4000. Mr. Earl, Since when is the last time you paid $4,000 for an old tired 54??? I know of a 55 two door Road Master in a Junk Yard. It can be bought for half price. Plan on lots of restoraton $$$ to get it in perfect condition. I believe a 4 Door Super is also part of the deal. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Mr. Earl, you should buy it, (after all it's a 54 Buick, modified at the Buick factory, right?, That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it. Dale in IndyP.S. Nothing against the 55's, but I never have understood such a change from the WINNER, the 54 design. Must be me.Buick5563 doesn't "Like" the last part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Buick5563 doesn't "Like" the last part.Ahhh yesssss. Point taken Monsieur. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55super50 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) A little mor info. New tires,wheel cyl.,brakes,master cyl.,silicone brk fluid,rear shocks,fuel pump,cab rebuilt,gen rebuilt,starter rebuilt,plugs,points,dist cap and wires,all htr hose replaced,coolant drained and replaced,oil and filter,trans fluid,torque ball boot,new gas tank and sending unit,repacked wheel bearings. There isnt a spot of rust on the car,the floors and trunk are solid,the bumpers need rechromed, the interior is as clost to perfect as can be, EVERYTHING works there are some scratches on the trunk lid due to someone using it as a storage shelf. NADA says low value is $4150,ave $6600,high $9950 so Im going to ask $6000 Been trying to add pics but it keeps telling me the pic are to large. The glass is perfect and it has pwr seat,I do have the hubcaps,they are in the trunk,some of the clips that hold them on were broken. Edited February 20, 2013 by 55super50 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 55super50, I may have an interested party for your car. Can you send me some detailed pictures please. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55super50 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Eric,the site wont let me upload any pics if you give me an email addy I will send them that way. thanks,Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 OK, that info helps tremendously. Sounds very reasonably priced now. No rust, if the glass is all good and no fogging, with original perfect interior......well worth the asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) WELL!!! If I can manage to get my foot out of my mouth, I would like to retract my comment about "try to get someone to buy a 4 door Super at $4,000.00. You should have no problem selling this low mileage, solid, unmolested barn find with power options, EZEYE glass that compliments the color of the car wonderfully and something you don't see every day on a large series Super, hub caps with beauty rings instead of full wheel covers for that price. All this car needs is a couple of weekends of fun clean up to be brought to South Bend and possibly entered into the Archival class. Would like to see pics of the Data Plate and Vin number. Edited February 17, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Don't know that I would call that Interior "perfect" looks like a ton of pitting on the metal, and plenty of action items, but would def clean up to be serviceable. I would say though comfortably between 3900-4700 for this car. I am going to pass it along to a friend that is after this particular kind of car, if he is not interested, I will try as many folks as I can to help you find it a home. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do you have the hubcaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 They are pictured in the trunk, IMO.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I need contact info for my friend to reach out to you! He may be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 They are pictured in the trunk, IMO.Dale in IndyOops! there are some hubcaps, I have never seen those on a Super. Id be interested to see what they look like on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Very Nice!!I like the color, too!! That would look great with red wheels , especially with hubcaps and trim rings. The pin striping on the spare wheel is very interesting... I like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Very Nice!!I like the color, too!! That would look great with red wheels , especially with hubcaps and trim rings. The pin striping on the spare wheel is very interesting... I like it...That would look cool, and thank you James, for not correcting me by noticing I meant to say, Wheel Covers instead of hubcaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 That would look cool, and thank you James, for not correcting me by noticing I meant to say, Wheel Covers instead of hubcaps No Eric, I think for those, hubcaps is correct. As, those don't cover the wheel. When in place, there'll be a ring of the wheel showing between the hubcap and the trim ring. These hubcaps are rare for the '55 Buicks. This is the first I've seen of hubcaps on a '55. Before today, I've only seen the hubcaps in the sales brochures. Before today, I wondered if any '55 actually came from the factory with hubcaps rather than wheel covers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 GOOGLE "1955 Buick pictures", I am sure you will see some good shots. Love that GOOGLE.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 There is just a hint of the smaller hub caps "Accessory Group M"55 BuickAccessory Group "M"Includes electric clock, full wheel covers, automatic trunk light, rear license plate frame.[TABLE=class: options, width: 1]<tbody>[TR=class: odd][TD=bgcolor: #FCF6CF]<input type="CHECKBOX" name="optionM" id="optionM">[/TD][TD=bgcolor: #FCF6CF]Factory[/TD][TD=bgcolor: #FCF6CF]Accessory Group[/TD][TD=bgcolor: #FCF6CF]$40.00[/TD][TD=bgcolor: #FCF6CF]Includes electric clock, full wheel covers, automatic trunk light, rear <nobr>license plate frame</nobr>.[/TD][TD=bgcolor: #FCF6CF]m[/TD][/TR]</tbody>[/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I found at least 2-pictures of 55's with these caps. Google 1955 Buick pictures, and roll down the pic's.. You have to look close, but a real good shot of one way down the list. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 bhambulldog, I'll pay someone $80.00 for those. Just think they will double their investment. I'm such a nice guy.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I found at least 2-pictures of 55's with these caps. Google 1955 Buick pictures, and roll down the pic's.. You have to look close, but a real good shot of one way down the list. Dale in IndyOf course you're right! Here on the site is a model 68 with the smaller hubcaps; http://forums.aaca.org/f115/1955-buick-century-model-68-question-317682.htmlbhambulldog, I'll pay someone $80.00 for those. Just think they will double their investment. I'm such a nice guy.Dale in Indy Edited February 17, 2013 by bhambulldog replace quote (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Personally I think the body color matching wheels and the pinstripes along with the body color and EZEye tint glass on this car looks awesome. Man if this baby was at Buick Gardens I would have no problem naming it. Bluebell Edited February 17, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Well James, I will let you give me credit, but when I was asking about the Hubcaps, I actually was asking about Wheel Covers, with that fancy little red center. Id love to see what these look like on the car, I have never seen them with the Beauty ring and those on a Full Size Buick. This is a really cool car, I hope I can get it in the hands of the Right Reverend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55super50 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) What exactly are action items? Never heard of them before.Or is that just an old buick word?Don't know that I would call that Interior "perfect" looks like a ton of pitting on the metal, and plenty of action items, but would def clean up to be serviceable. I would say though comfortably between 3900-4700 for this car. I am going to pass it along to a friend that is after this particular kind of car, if he is not interested, I will try as many folks as I can to help you find it a home. Good Luck! Edited February 18, 2013 by MrEarl fixed quote (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55super50 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) thanks for the help getting the pics up.Planning on going into more detailed pics,so you will hearing more from me. I may not know old buicks but I know old cars and have been doing restoration for 30+ yr. Shes a keeper all right,but its just not my style I like old chevy trks and things fast. lol That and too many vech. now Edited February 18, 2013 by 55super50 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 [What exactly are action items? Never heard of them before.Or is that just an old buick word? QUOTE=1mortician;1134414]Don't know that I would call that Interior "perfect" looks like a ton of pitting on the metal, and plenty of action items, but would def clean up to be serviceable. I would say though comfortably between 3900-4700 for this car. I am going to pass it along to a friend that is after this particular kind of car, if he is not interested, I will try as many folks as I can to help you find it a home. Good Luck!Guess, I just gave away my degree in business, HA! Action Items, would be a catchy business phrase. Anyhoo, what is the best way for my friend to get in touch with you to chat about your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55super50 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Don't know that I would call that Interior "perfect" looks like a ton of pitting on the metal, and plenty of action items, but would def clean up to be serviceable. I would say though comfortably between 3900-4700 for this car. I am going to pass it along to a friend that is after this particular kind of car, if he is not interested, I will try as many folks as I can to help you find it a home. Good Luck!I tried a little chrome polish in the interior today, cleans up QUITE nice.The pics sort of make it look bad when its not.Junk digital camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Not to detract from the topic, but in the 1980's I had a job where I met with various departments in a big film company to discuss their energy consumption. Every meeting closed with assigned "action items". One department had a pre-plating cleaner tank about 12X20 feet full of heated solvent. The department head said it couldn't be shut off. His action item was to contact the manufacturer of the tank and find out if they had discovered a way to shut it off in the six years since it had been built. How's that for an example of an action item. There was another term they used for me. Pontiac made a model with similar spelling.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nice car. Go for it Mr. Earl. I can see that car crusing around the Buick Gardens. :cool: You are far better to get a car like this than spend hours restoring a Rust Bucket. Just be sure to get it inside. And please, keep the paint scratching goats off of it. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Action Item. That is when Larry the Cable Guy has handed you a wood choppin job, and say's "Get er done." If it aint done when he comes around later in the day, he docks your Bud allowance. :eek: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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