76 century, not mine $3750

[NC-car-guy]

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5822687762.html

 

36k mile car under 5k.

 

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Selling a super original low mileage 1976 Buick Century 2dr coupe. 350 motor. Car runs and drives like new! Has new tires , brakes , full tune up, oil change , etc. P/S, P/B, cold A/C. Zero rust, looks great .. Need minor cosmetics but perfectly use able as is. All manuals, window sticker, bill of sale, etc. One of a kind for sure. Call/text (336)391-1711 for more info. Trades considered. Thanks for looking.

[MrEarl]

Very pretty car and soooo 70's. The color, so 70's, the vinyl top, so 70's, the low impact bumpers, so 70's!  I'd prefer it with sport wheels but wouldn't kick it out of my stable as it is.

I assume one of the cosmetic needs are the bumper fillers. What would be the associated cost of having those replaced? 

What's the story on those 350's? 

[John_S_in_Penna]

6 hours ago, MrEarl said:

...I assume one of the cosmetic needs are the bumper fillers. What would be the associated cost of having those replaced? 

 

I looked into getting new bumper fillers for my 1979 Electra coupe.

Bumper fillers are available for many, but not all, models needing them.

There are quite a number of suppliers, but I don't know how many

places actually manufacture them.

 

The cost tends to run around $300 for a complete set.

Then, they need to be painted and installed.  I've heard it said

that the reproductions tend not to fit as well as the originals did, 

and they sometimes need a little work for the best fit.

 

The new fillers are made of better materials than the original:

Either fiberglass (which is rigid), or ABS plastic, neither of which

should become brittle again.  One person I talked to preferred

ABS plastic, when available, over the fiberglass, I think because

of its better fit or workability. 

Edited October 21, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[John_S_in_Penna]

4 hours ago, Imperial62 said:

Manual windows, no sport wheels, full bench, this was a low option budget car....  

 

I like this sporty grille and the semi-fastback roofline.

G. M. was selling so many mid-sized cars then,

especially Oldsmobile Cutlasses, that there were

several variations within each mid-sized line.

 

This grille and roofline were on the more budget-priced

models.  In the Oldsmobile line, a similar car with its own grille

and that same roofline was called the Cutlass S.  That's probably

why you see a low-optioned car.  But the styling looks great, doesn't it?

Let's put it in the hands of a caring collector!

Edited October 21, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[lancemb]

Not a huge fan of the color, but what a bargain!

[Thriller]

On October 21, 2016 at 8:02 AM, MrEarl said:

 

What's the story on those 350's? 

 

Mine was modified from two to four barrel, dual exhaust, and a shift kit...not necessarily the fastest thing around, but there is definitely some seat of the pants feel to it. Definitely a fun car (when more or less issue-free), relatively modern, and easy to drive. 

 

A shame are I missed the Texas car  - I could have added to the collection.