HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 For sale from my personal collection:Original 1955 Buick Interior Sample & Paint Book-----Original 1957 Buick Interior Sample and Combinations Book-----Original 1958 Buick Showroom Book including Interior & Paint Samples-----High Quality Reprint 1956 Buick Interior Sample and Combinations BookNO CHEAP photocopy - real book, printed on photographic paper with glue binding - made from an outstanding original-----High Quality Reprint 1957 Buick Interior Sample and Combinations BookNO CHEAP photocopy - real book, printed on photographic paper with glue binding - made from an outstanding originalMore Pictures of indivual books upon request.If you're interested, give me a PM! Best regards,Jan Link to post Share on other sites
FireballV8 71 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi JanPM Sent.thxSteve Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 More pictures are available on this site:http://www.hometownbuick.com/forsale/ Link to post Share on other sites
Smartin 1,612 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 How much for the 58 book?EDIT: I see "Best Offer"I have no idea what these things are worth. $100? Link to post Share on other sites
Rob McDonald 17 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 More pictures are available on this site:http://www.hometownbuick.com/forsale/JAN, your reprint of the 1957 book is a real treasure. I have a rather tired original copy of this book and, like the one you're also offering for sale, mine is missing pages 25 and 26, including the exterior paint chips. I suspect that this oversized fold-out sheet was plucked from these books and sold for a couple of easy dollars at some long-ago swap meet. Could I purchase a scanned image file of just these pages? It wouldn't look original (not yellowed enough!) but it would complete what is my favourite piece of literature for my old Buick. Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,625 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Please ad prices per http://forums.aaca.org/f117/please-read-guide-buick-buy-sell-343863.html Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,625 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Quite an awesome collection http://www.hometownbuick.com/inventory/ Link to post Share on other sites
superbuick 121 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I replied to the seller within several hours for info and pictures. I wanted to buy the 58 book and sent on offer and then sent another private message. I have not heard back. I am a bit confused, is seller waiting for higher offers to respond or using this as an auction?Steve Fisher Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 5,813 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Having a domain name and a gmail address might raise a red flag. And no postal address was provided.Searching "Whois" on the domain came up with: http://whois.domaintools.com/hometownbuick.com . And they have 25 other sites based mostly on Buick years.The prices listed are reasonable. And putting up 3000 pictures for inventory was a lot of work. Sure are a lot of red flags.Try www.14943buick.com or 1946 and see where they send you.Bernie Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,625 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 This seller is my good friend Jan Olof Hansen in Germany. His former user name was El Diablo. He is the administrator of 1954buick.com and has been collecting 50's Buick memorabilia for quite a few years. He has been building a new site covering all years of 50's Buicks called Hometown Buick. He apparently has decided to sell some of his "overstock". As there are several hours time difference, it may take time for him to respond. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob McDonald 17 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 MR. EARL, thanks for explaining Jan's situation. He's certainly a credible Buick literature collector, straddling the line between enthusiast and dealer. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him, bearing in mind that there are minor complications of trading overseas. Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Well, it's 10:17am here. Germany is a few hours ahead of the US.Sorry for not stating prices here. The originals are rare and I have time. Plus, several people have raised Prices on eBay. The bottom line for originals is 700 USD each. The reprints are much cheaper. I've done them for a friend here in Germany. But costs for just one copy are sky high. Thats why I've made 10 of each. Production costs were 33 Euro (about 46 USD). For this amount I got an excellent print on photographic paper plus a thicker cover plus a professional binding. Because of PayPal fees the selling price is 59 USD each. I'm definitely not a dealer, but a man with a big Buick wish list and little money. I need to sell stuff that I have more than once.Rob, I can send you a more matching copy of the foldout (even with a yellowed page). All I'd need is your address. You can have it for free.I do have a wide domain portfolio. It's so much fun running www.1954buick.com and getting in touch with other Buick owners and enthusiasts that at some point I've decided to make more. Link to post Share on other sites
Smartin 1,612 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 So my $100 offer won't fly, eh? Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 So my $100 offer won't fly, eh? You've got a PM. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob McDonald 17 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 JAN, that's a very kind offer. A PM has been sent. Link to post Share on other sites
buick man 398 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Rob, Smartin - Appears he has taken some of it over to the ebay : http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Buick-Colors-Fabrics-Showroom-Album-SUPER-RARE-/161061434681?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2580027539&vxp=mtr Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yep, for those who dislike direct trading with overseas, I've put them on eBay. Unfortunately eBay is not the cheapest thing to sell stuff... thats why the prices on eBay has to be higher (10-20 percent - depends on the listing format). Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 5,813 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 It is good to see you surface here. That is a lot of work that went into the website and all those pictures. There were some red flags and using the "Whois" for domain name search can be a money saverI saw the default link to 1954 Buick and wondered about the Earl connection. The 1943 Buick domain got me, too.Somewhere in my piles of stuff are a few of the reprints of Smith Motor Compressor Manuals UI did in the 1990's. Reprints are a labor of love for sure. It is good the confusion is cleared up. What is your Ebay user name?Bernie Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 It is good to see you surface here. That is a lot of work that went into the website and all those pictures. There were some red flags and using the "Whois" for domain name search can be a money saverI saw the default link to 1954 Buick and wondered about the Earl connection. The 1943 Buick domain got me, too.Somewhere in my piles of stuff are a few of the reprints of Smith Motor Compressor Manuals UI did in the 1990's. Reprints are a labor of love for sure. It is good the confusion is cleared up. What is your Ebay user name?BernieIts "nordisch_by_nature". Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,625 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Its "nordisch_by_nature". ahhhh, which one are you. woo woo..... woo woo wooooooo..................... Link to post Share on other sites
buick man 398 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 ... please someone find and bang the gong quick and put back on the unknown comic ! Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 ahhhh, which one are you. woo woo..... woo woo wooooooo..................... As in America, we in Germany have North vs. South and West vs. East, too. The song is about being born and raised in the northern part. Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,625 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 So my friend, I guess ........ Im Süden von Natur .....gotcha....I guess this is my version..... being borned and razed in the suthern part Link to post Share on other sites
SBRMD 47 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Wish I had such a thing for '49, seems that theye didn't do one....does anybodsy know what year they first were available? Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 I have two questions about a reprint of the 1958 Buick Showroom Album. Is there anybody else interested? Link to post Share on other sites
superbuick 121 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I would be interested in a 58 copy.Steve Fisher Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Time has moved on - and I've decided to make a few more reprints for friends and Buick enthusiasts. Up for grabs are now:1950 Buick Showroom Album (10 available) - 69 USD each1951 Buick Showroom Album (10 available) - 59 USD each1952 Buick Showroom Album (10 available) - 59 USD each1954 Buick Factory Information Book (10 available) - 59 USD each1956 Buick Factory Information Book (10 available) - 59 USD each1958 Buick Showroom & Fabrics Book (5 available) - 99 USD eachAll books are made from outstanding originals and printed in very high quality by a professional printing company. All prices plus shipping.PM me if interested! Link to post Share on other sites
lancemb 1,535 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 ahhhh, which one are you. woo woo..... woo woo wooooooo..................... Holy cow, I thought I was the only one on this forum who had ever heard of "Fettes Brot" ("Fat Bread", literally!) Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 5,813 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Was that an intentional 2001 Space Odyssey drumstick toss at the end of Alles Neu or was I looking too close? I liked it.....lots.Bernie Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Update: The original 1958 Buick Showroom book is sold... Link to post Share on other sites
Smartin 1,612 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I received my 58 reprint on Friday. It is a fantastic piece. I am thrilled to have this in my library! Thanks, Jan! Link to post Share on other sites
IV Porte 10 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hello Jan,My name is Michael, from Sweden. I own a 1956 Buick Super 4D HT wich I´m into restore. Would like to buy the reprint 1956 Buick Color & Fabrik. Please contact me by email, janmichael56@gmail.com Also like to ask; Is there any of you guys who have left and right lower rear door trim and right rear quater trim for sale. Sure will need alot of other stuff too, later on.My very bestMichael, Sweden As in America, we in Germany have North vs. South and West vs. East, too. The song is about being born and raised in the northern part. Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Michael, the book is on its way to you!I got two requests about the original 1958 Buick Showroom Album - sorry, it is sold since a few months. But I have two other neat items as reprints to offer:1959 Buick Showroom & Trim Albumhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Buick-Colors-Fabrics-Features-Showroom-Book-/161510685401?Item=161510685401...and...1959 Buick Coloring Bookhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Buick-Wells-Fargo-Coloring-Adventure-Booklet-for-Kids-/161510684944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259ac97910 Link to post Share on other sites
1mortician 12 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Is a 55 reprint available? Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I always want to match the originals as acurate as possible. See this comparison: http://www.buick-59.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=6547&start=30#p64324The 55 fabric book consists of samples only - that makes it impossible to produce a reprint like the others (1956, 57, etc.). But I could create a new book with all the information. I put that on my to do list for 2015. Link to post Share on other sites
buick man 398 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Curious as to why the reprints are not a quality spiral bound like the originals as that would make them more user friendly and durable ? Link to post Share on other sites
HOMETOWN BUICK 76 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 The originals have a strong metal binding like office folders (see attached pictures). These folders are much more expensive to label (means: to have a printed front/cover and back). Costs were twice as high or even higher. And it weighs more, which leads to higher shipping costs. A "Wire O-Binding" (with the little wired circles) is the poorest quality way to bind a book. Most Buick books like shop manuals, product school manuals, parts books, factory books, etc. of the day weren't using the spiral bound either. Thats why I've chosen the professional glue binding. Its durable, looking nicely and rather cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
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