6T-FinSeeker Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) For sale on Craigslist: 1954 Buick Century 4-Door Sedan in Campbell, CA - $7,500 - Call: 4. 0. 8 6. 2. 3 2. 1. 8. 5 On 1/9, Seller reduced price to $5,900 On 1/27, Seller reduced price to $4,700 and relisted Link to relisted ad: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/campbell-nice-buick-century-1954/7268681606.html Seller's Description: 1954 Buick Century 4-Door Sedan condition: good cylinders: 8 cylinders odometer: 94000 paint color: blue transmission: automatic title status: clean I am selling my gorgeous 1954 Blue Buick Century Sedan. I purchased it from the person who bought it from original owner fireman owner some years ago. Very nice driver; runs great. Recent brakes and wheel bearings installed; Alternator replaced the generator, too. New double acting fuel pump with electric fuel pump as a back up installed and they work great, too. Wipers work great. Rare steering wheel knob included. 1954 Buick Century--Price reduced to $7500 for quick sale. CASH ONLY; NO CHECKS ALL fast and idle circuits work great. Selling only because of health reasons. Nice car. 4. 0. 8 6. 2. 3 2. 1. 8. 5 Edited January 30, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 "Rare steering wheel knob included." Did General Motors offer that as an accessory? I thought they were always after-market items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Looks like a solid car at a decent asking price. Not sure what the fixation on the steering wheel knob is about, but some owners seem to like them a lot. My '37 LaSalle came with one. I took it off the day I brought it home. Not planning to turn donuts on the neighbor's lawn anytime soon. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Interesting that an owner has added a fourth porthole on each front fender! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Centurion said: Interesting that an owner has added a fourth porthole on each front fender! Really? What's up with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, B Jake Moran said: Really? What's up with that. Roadmaster envy. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 My 55 Century has 4 holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Centurion said: Interesting that an owner has added a fourth porthole on each front fender! I could not count on both hands how many ‘54 Centurys I’ve seen through the years where some owner has added a porthole. In fact, I’ve owned one, the 3 speed I bought from our old friend @palbuick , may he Rest In Peace. 🙏 Edited January 6, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, TexasJohn55 said: My 55 Century has 4 holes. In 1954, only the Roadmasters had 4 portholes ("ventiports"). In 1955, Centurys, and I think Supers, got 4 as well. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/9, Seller reduced price to $5,900. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Still for sale, I'm surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 10:25 AM, suchan said: Looks like a solid car at a decent asking price. Not sure what the fixation on the steering wheel knob is about, but some owners seem to like them a lot. My '37 LaSalle came with one. I took it off the day I brought it home. Not planning to turn donuts on the neighbor's lawn anytime soon. In our part of the woods, they were known as "necker-knobs" as to allow the driver (typically male) to keep one hand free for "other things".... Use your imagination. :-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 8 hours ago, 6T-FinSeeker said: Still for sale, I'm surprised. Me, too. This is a lot more car than the other stuff we've been praising as bargains. Maybe it's "the asking price is too low; there must be something wrong with it" disease. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Seems like a good deal but the interior is full of stuff (trash, spare parts?) with no real pictures, torn, dried out, bad smell? No engine or trunk pics and the front edge of the hood looks rusty. Owner can keep the steering wheel knob. Might be more problems here than meets the eye, gorgeous cars of this vintage shouldn't last long at $5900. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Back in Jersey in the ‘50s it was called a “Necker’s Knob”. You could steer your car with only your left hand, allowing you to keep your right arm where it belonged, around your girlfriend who also managed the 3-on-the-tree Stick-Shift while she cuddled up close ! All of my cars had a Neckers Knob, And I still have a couple of them, but not installed. Edited January 17, 2021 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPCAT Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Palbuick......Jim Schlif.....i loved that guy Peace WildBill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 What's going on at front of hood? Looks rotted along edge? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Looks very bad. A typical rust spot for the '54. Between the letters and that big, beautiful hood ornament, a lot of water gets into the seams and rusts sets in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 6 hours ago, Fr. Buick said: Looks very bad. A typical rust spot for the '54. Between the letters and that big, beautiful hood ornament, a lot of water gets into the seams and rusts sets in. The water being condensate that rolls down into the lip. Not a problem until the hood insulation is removed. $4,500 car in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 8:29 AM, MrEarl said: $4,500 car in my opinion. On 1/27, Seller reduced price to $4,700 and relisted https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/campbell-nice-buick-century-1954/7268681606.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/29, Seller deleted the Craigslist ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) On 1/19/2021 at 8:29 AM, MrEarl said: $4,500 car in my opinion. On 1/27/2021 at 5:27 PM, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 1/27, Seller reduced price to $4,700 7 hours ago, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 1/29, Seller deleted the Craigslist ad. wised up... Edited January 30, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 6:14 PM, Marty Roth said: All of my cars had a Neckers Knob, And I still have a couple of them, but not installed. and with that pretty wife of yours, why not?!! Rita once asked why don't we snuggle and neck while driving down the road any more like we use to when dating, to which I replied "Well, I haven't moved".... maybe if you install one of the Neckers knobs, you'll get lucky. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, MrEarl said: and with that pretty wife of yours, why not?!! Rita once asked why don't we snuggle and neck while driving down the road any more like we use to when dating, to which I replied "Well, I haven't moved".... maybe if you install one of the Neckers knobs, you'll get lucky. 😉 Right, you are ! Gettin' lucky? Sometimes gettin' lucky beats the heck out of skill, talent, and planning- But I really should install that Necker's Knob. I have a '30s vintage one that was on the '34 Buick - took it off when we restored it, and one I got with a picture in it of Marilyn Monroe with the white dress from the movie "Seven Year Itch", and I guess it belongs on the '54 Caddy Edited January 30, 2021 by Marty Roth Add pictures (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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