mike6024 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/fremont-1938-buick-special/7331429925.html contact name: pat (408) 547-7879 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Looks a little like Raphael Green, an original color, but more like lime green, and wheels should be a contrasting green. Maybe the photos are misleading, but the valve cover looks like it got overtightened and bent. Running boards need work, the pot metal grill looks dull and probably pitted, interior, etc. Asking price might be optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 The valve cover is bent for sure. It looks like a head job was done recently. The engine bay is pretty cruddy. The color is pretty cool for a green. No pics of the inside, it could be pretty trashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Intetesting alright. Idaho plates, must not be registered in California yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 One could buy this 37 2 door just posted on Craigslist for 11,000. or less. There are more pics in the Ad. 1937 Buick Special, 2 Door - $11,000 (Peru, NY) 1937 Buick Special, 2 door sedan, model 48, a real time capsule, survivor, good solid body and frame (no visible rust), original paint with lots of patina, straight 8 cyl, 3 speed (on floor), 6-volt, Runs and stops good. Lots of new parts: new carb., new distributor, new electronic ignition, new plugs and wires, new steering wheel https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/plattsburgh-1937-buick-special-door/7336508692.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, auburnseeker said: One could buy this 37 2 door just posted on Craigslist for 11,000. or less. There are more pics in the Ad. 1937 Buick Special, 2 Door - $11,000 (Peru, NY) 1937 Buick Special, 2 door sedan, model 48, a real time capsule, survivor, good solid body and frame (no visible rust), original paint with lots of patina, straight 8 cyl, 3 speed (on floor), 6-volt, Runs and stops good. Lots of new parts: new carb., new distributor, new electronic ignition, new plugs and wires, new steering wheel https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/plattsburgh-1937-buick-special-door/7336508692.html Nice! 2-door is a great body style for this car. Asking price is good, too. Buy this one, even if you're on the west coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I agree the lines on this one really beat out the 4 door hands down. Looks like door panels were redone? But look kind of right to the untrained eye. Add to that the new steering wheel. If I was in the market I would be looking. It's only 2 hours from me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 If the car was sorted out, I could see asking for the whole loaf, but I don't believe the wiring has been done, and the interior is a question mark, so I would question those two items. the valve cover would pique my curiosity also. IMO the green makes the car look a little more interesting than the standard black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I've contacted the owner for interior pics. Agree, it looks sort of like the Raphael Green, perhaps a bit lighter. But really I love this color on this car! Looks period correct to me rather than some of the 1980's two tone pastels that were used. The firewall is dirty but appears to be green as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Love this car, if I was in the market, I would grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Seller replied. Will have interior pics on Friday, so must not be at the car's location currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Interior pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Thank you for getting those pictures Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Looks like there is green overspray on the door latches so it would have been repainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Yes, I noticed that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 The 2 door looks in better shape all the way around and it's cheaper. If still available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Looks like the woodgraining has faded to the undercoat, or more likely, somebody just rattlecanned everything to match. With that interior, it looks like a $7K-8K car to me. I agree with Auburnseeker; if the 2 door's available, it's a much better buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now