PatsUsedParts Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Owner passed away and the family wants the car to be used and enjoyed. $10,900 obo. Well cared for driver with only a few minor issues. Car is located in Chapel Hill, NC Photos and details: http://www.patgaglione.com/Morrison/content/landing.html Pat, 919-280-8350 BCA #40119 pjgaglione@gmail.com 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Pat Link won't open (for me). Photos need enlarged. It looks nice. What is the mileage? Have the seats been recovered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Link appears correct as far as I can tell. Maybe try it here: http://www.patgaglione.com/Morrison/content/landing.html High quality photos and more are at the link. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 link said 42000 original miles Looks all original, couldn't build one for that ! Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, B Jake Moran said: Pat Link won't open (for me). Photos need enlarged. It looks nice. What is the mileage? Have the seats been recovered? Mileage is a bit under 43,000. I don't think the seats have been redone. I am selling for the family of a deceased member of my chapter. I can ask the son about the seats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Beautiful car. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Beautiful Buick! Normally I try not to comment on ads, but I finally saw "Rain Man" for the first time last night (more than 30 years after it was released) so old Buicks from this era are on my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wilkie Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I wonder if this car came from Southern IL?. .. I sold a Black 1951 Roadmaster to someone in the Carolina's back in about 2005 +/- a year.. I lived in Steeleville, IL.. at that time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Frank Wilkie said: I wonder if this car came from Southern IL?. .. I sold a Black 1951 Roadmaster to someone in the Carolina's back in about 2005 +/- a year.. I lived in Steeleville, IL.. at that time.. Frank: Did it have comparable mileage - i.e. 42,000 or less? I really like the car, and want to proceed but usually these fairly priced cars move quicker than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Frank Wilkie said: I wonder if this car came from Southern IL?. .. I sold a Black 1951 Roadmaster to someone in the Carolina's back in about 2005 +/- a year.. I lived in Steeleville, IL.. at that time.. As I understand the car was in VA until the current family purchased it and brought it to the Carolinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 All original? You always have to wonder when that expression is applied to a car of this vintage. Even for a mileage reading in the low 40s, the engine in this car looks extremely fresh (while the rest of the engine compartment appears well-seasoned). An engine job on a low-mileage car? And why do we see a painted-over data plate, attached with screws rather than riveted as original? Clearly a very fine car, of course, but a little caution never hurts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wilkie Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Still a damn good car if you know your Buicks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Buickborn said: All original? You always have to wonder when that expression is applied to a car of this vintage. Even for a mileage reading in the low 40s, the engine in this car looks extremely fresh (while the rest of the engine compartment appears well-seasoned). An engine job on a low-mileage car? And why do we see a painted-over data plate, attached with screws rather than riveted as original? Clearly a very fine car, of course, but a little caution never hurts. Screws instead of rivets to hold data plate are factory for early 50's Buicks Edited September 22, 2019 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 59 minutes ago, 2carb40 said: Screws instead of rivets to hold data plate are factory for early 50's Buicks Really? The plate on my '54 (unpainted) is riveted on -- as is (FWIW) the plate on my '41 Cadillac. Still, maybe you're right . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yes, any ‘50-‘52 Buick that I’ve seen had screws 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Well, whaddya know. I guess I've always assumed that the idea of using rivets to attach a data or ID plate was to establish some sort of permanency or at least to discourage tampering or switching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 14 hours ago, Buickborn said: Well, whaddya know. I guess I've always assumed that the idea of using rivets to attach a data or ID plate was to establish some sort of permanency or at least to discourage tampering or switching. I would have thought so too but that is what is great about the forum. I would say, antecdotally, that I don't think anyone would mess with the data plate for a 1951 72R. You see data plates messed with on high end muscle cars, maybe a convertible or rarity, but no offense to the sellers, 4 door sedans - there is no need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Nice Buick. I see a 59 in one of the pictures. What is the story with that Buick? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 20 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: Nice Buick. I see a 59 in one of the pictures. What is the story with that Buick? LOL. Isn't that always the case? Photograph one car with the one you actually want to sell in the background. Inevitably someone will want that car even more. For example, here's how I would market my '41 Buick Limited: For sale, 1970 Corvette, $35,000: 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: For sale, 1970 Corvette, $35,000: What is the story with that Buick? Edit) we're just keeping this very nice '51 to the top for you and having a bit of fun @PatsUsedParts Good luck with the sale, it shouldn't take long Edited September 24, 2019 by MrEarl (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 53 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: Photograph one car with the one you actually want to sell in the background. Inevitably someone will want that car even more. It is not just cars. Take any random picture to a place where you get together with friends. Show them while pointing out the topic of the picture. It is likely they will completely ignore the topic and ask about something in the background. It is very predictable. It is a great "watch this" exercise if you have someone who knows what you are doing. I am sure there is a physiological term for it. In the case of the Corvette and the Buick above. my first thought was men's gold jewelry, one of these: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wilkie Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 My 1954 Chrysler N.Y. , which I know is original has screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) 1953 Buicks used screws for both the Body by Fisher Number Plate (located on top of the cowl, passenger side of the engine compartment) and the Car Serial Number tag that was located on either the driver's door latch-jamb or forward of the stainless steel door-sill trim near the A-pillar. 1954 Buick's used rivets on both items. (EDIT: The 1954 Buick Body by Fisher Number Plate remained on top of the cowl similar to the 1953 but the Car Serial Number tag was relocated to the A-pillar below the driver's-door top hinge.) Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Edited September 25, 2019 by 1953mack (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 10 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Nice Buick. I see a 59 in one of the pictures. What is the story with that Buick? The 59 is my car. It is a LeSabre conv (4467) with the 364 2bbl. Currently the heads are off at the machine shop. But as they say - everything is for sale 😉 At best a number 3 car. It's been in the family since the mid-eighties. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 11:33 AM, B Jake Moran said: I would have thought so too but that is what is great about the forum. I would say, antecdotally, that I don't think anyone would mess with the data plate for a 1951 72R. You see data plates messed with on high end muscle cars, maybe a convertible or rarity, but no offense to the sellers, 4 door sedans - there is no need. Well, maybe not. But it doesn't seem all that long ago that a clapped-out '49 Super sedanet, with an added porthole on each side and a 76S data plate, was being touted on C/L as a Roadmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 11 hours ago, MrEarl said: What is the story with that Buick? Edit) we're just keeping this very nice '51 to the top for you and having a bit of fun @PatsUsedParts Good luck with the sale, it shouldn't take long Thanks guys - it looks like we may have a buyer by the weekend. I'll update the post title as appropriate. It's been kind of fun just to see the chatter on this one ! 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMadnz Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Very nice car. Should sell quickly at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 The car has been sold. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 hours ago, PatsUsedParts said: The car has been sold. Sweet. I hope the new owner joins us here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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