charlier Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) A neighbor around the corner from me is selling their 1955 Buick Super Convertible. (Her husband passed away earlier this year.) I spoke to her husband in the past and he was a very nice gentlemen. He was both a BCA and AACA member. Here is the information I got from the owner: - Vehicle: 1955 Buick Super Convertible Model 56-C - Production: 3,527 - Purchased: 1989 - Full restoration: 1990-91 - Color: Car was originally Dover White. Color was changed to Cherokee Red. - Current (Original) Mileage is approximately 74,700 miles - Garage Kept since Restoration, Driven weekly in Spring/Summer/Fall - Items Not Working at this time: Radio and Clock - This car is an AACA Senior award winner (still has the badges on the front) - Wheels: Kelsey-Hayes Wire Wheels (including the spare in the trunk) These are Original K-H and NOT reproductions. - Other Information: 1.) The passenger side edge of the trunk lid has some paint chipped off. She told me that happened when her husband did not notice the rubber bumper for the trunk lid had fallen off and he closed the trunk chipping the paint. She Cherokee Red touch up paint from when the car was restored. (See Photos) 2.) There is a small area of paint chipped of on the Passenger Side edge of the hood as well (See Photos). 3.) The owner has multiple binders of information, receipts, etc that come with the car as well as photos of when the restoration was done. - Condition: The overall condition of this car appears to be very good with the exception of the items listed above. I took a quick look at the chassis which appears good as well. - Price: $55,000 (Firm) - Serious inquiries Only. Do Not waste my time or her by making a Low Ball Offer. - Vehicle Location: Near Reading, Pennsylvania - Contact Info: Please send a Private message to me with the following information. - Full Name, City and State where you are located, Telephone Number you can be reached at, Best time of day and day of the week to call. If you have questions for the owner please include them in your Private Message as well. - The owner of this vehicle does not have email or access to the internet. I will acknowledge receipt of your Private Message (PM) and forward this information to her and she will contact you. I will acknowledge receipt of your PM as soon as I can so PLEASE be Patient. Per forum policy, Please, no comments regarding the Price, etc. Edited September 26, 2017 by charlier (see edit history) 1
charlier Posted September 30, 2017 Author Posted September 30, 2017 Please be advised that the owner of this car told me yesterday that she entered this car in the Car Show at Fall Hershey next Saturday 10/07. So, if you would like to see the car in person you will have the opportunity to do so. 1
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