old-tank 3,062 Posted September 14 Project No rust and doable by someone who has done a mid 50's before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 3,045 Posted September 14 Appears to be all there. Bring a wrench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 1,629 Posted September 14 I guess if you are going to put the effort in to a 1950s car, you could think of worse projects. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 7,110 Posted September 14 If I recall tha's about what you started out with, right @old-tank . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Phillips 1,672 Posted September 15 A restored one sold at the Mecum Auction in Dallas, Texas last week for $80,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-tank 3,062 Posted September 15 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: If I recall tha's about what you started out with, right @old-tank . Mine was much worse. Probably no welding required on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartin 1,004 Posted September 15 One has to just hope that all the parts are there on a basket case like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kosage Chavis 775 Posted September 15 Can't wait to see what you do with this Mr Willie. Is there any major part that is missing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-tank 3,062 Posted September 15 1 hour ago, Kosage Chavis said: Can't wait to see what you do with this Mr Willie. Is there any major part that is missing? Ha! Not for me: 2000 miles away and and I would need it to be 30-40 years ago to consider. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kosage Chavis 775 Posted September 15 4 hours ago, old-tank said: Ha! Not for me: 2000 miles away and and I would need it to be 30-40 years ago to consider. Okay. Got the wrong impression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glassesguy 70 Posted September 17 All of us remember the restoration Bhigdog did on the 55 Century convertible a few years ago. This would be a piece of cake for him relatively speaking. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackofalltrades70 1,118 Posted September 17 There are several off the top of my head that are capable of this feat! Bhigdog Oldtank Smartin Mudbone Mike Middleton Not opening a can of worms on who can or cannot do it. Just people off the top of my head that are beyond capable! Matt 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 4,703 Posted September 17 (edited) I have enjoyed owning a few cars like that. And that one would be tempting if I had the space. Space has been holding me back from two cars I have been looking at for over a year now. There are a lot of car hobbyists who get hung up on the idea that a car HAS to be completed. Other than the random self appointed concours judge that might enter the garage, I am comfortable answering the burning question "When are you ever going to get that done?" with an overly casual "Maybe never." Given the space, a project shaped like a '54 Skylark in the garage would suit me just fine. When I tire of an incomplete project I just clean it, make a good sales presentation, price fairly, and find the next guy to continue on. Once in a while I get lucky and spend the money on a nice collector, but mostly I buy another project and a new challenge. My wife knows. She will say "All your cars run and drive. Aren't you anxious for another project?" I haven't been without one for very long since she met me. Bernie Edited September 17 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factoryben 20 Posted September 17 Sold for $16,000. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireballV8 45 Posted September 18 $17,600 with commission, it would be cheaper to buy one done, but this would be a great fun project. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-tank 3,062 Posted September 18 It made sense at $5,000. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancemb 864 Posted September 18 This is one of my top fave Buicks. I damn near bid on it. If I had one less car I would have. It will be some time before I could pop for one already restored. This would have been a good placeholder. Thing is I already have a placeholder 57 76C too. Somebody will be happy to get this car. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stripgear 12 Posted September 18 Heck, I started with less than that... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhigdog 2,027 Posted September 18 On 9/17/2019 at 10:14 AM, jackofalltrades70 said: There are several off the top of my head that are capable of this feat! Bhigdog Oldtank Smartin Mudbone Mike Middleton Not opening a can of worms on who can or cannot do it. Just people off the top of my head that are beyond capable! Matt On 9/17/2019 at 10:14 AM, jackofalltrades70 said: There are several off the top of my head that are capable of this feat! Bhigdog Oldtank Smartin Mudbone Mike Middleton Not opening a can of worms on who can or cannot do it. Just people off the top of my head that are beyond capable! Matt On 9/16/2019 at 11:34 PM, Glassesguy said: All of us remember the restoration Bhigdog did on the 55 Century convertible a few years ago. This would be a piece of cake for him relatively speaking. You are too kind.........bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 3,045 Posted September 19 12 hours ago, Bhigdog said: You are too kind.........bob Bob, your restoration is something for the ages. I'm still amazed at your work and results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhigdog 2,027 Posted September 19 Thank you. I,m sure most here could do likewise.........Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
