6T-FinSeeker Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) For sale on Craiglsit: 1972 Buick Electra 2-door Hardtop in Finksburg, MD - $12,800 - No phone # provided. Reply to Seller through Craigslist to: cdaa161a3e3c3ea7bf8a74cdcdf0549c@sale.craigslist.org Link: https://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/d/finksburg-1972-buick-electra/7359360844.html Seller's Description: 1972 Buick Electra 2-door Hardtop condition: excellent cylinders: 8 cylinders transmission: automatic odometer: 9,513 title status: clean excellent condition, low mileage, garage kept, cash only, 454 motor Edited August 20, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Puts in 454 for engine size with a 455 sticker on the air cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyasher Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 also under 10K miles - more like 110,000... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 There is 2 hours ago, pyasher said: also under 10K miles - more like 110,000... And why would you say that? Just because car is low mileage doesn't mean it will be pristine, I have seen cars with this low mileage needing to be hauled off to the junkyard. There is something under the hood that is an extrememely good indicator that this is original low mileage. If you look at the vacuum advance and hose to it you will see it painted red, that was seen on original 72's and is a documented oddity and has been noted in the BCA national judging. Your claim is based on nothing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Over 100k miles. Probably needs a timing chain and gears. There is red overspray on the distributor. Body looks ok. New upper radiator hose. I has that going for it. Probably be a good runner with little effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Over 100k miles. Probably needs a timing chain and gears. There is red overspray on the distributor. Body looks ok. New upper radiator hose. I has that going for it. Probably be a good runner with little effort. Read my above comment you’ll learn something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 couple examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Hard to be sure either way with so few photos and poor description. I will say this smells like a next generation estate sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 10K or 110K, it's a nice looking car and seems like a reasonable price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Y-JobFan said: Read my above comment you’ll learn something I learned plenty with my 73 Estate Wagon with 100k on the engine. It looked very much like this Buick under the hood. Everything else was in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: I learned plenty with my 73 Estate Wagon with 100k on the engine. It looked very much like this Buick under the hood. Everything else was in great shape. But you obviously didn’t know about the red paint on the hose and vacuum advance etc. as you pointed that out As being incorrect which it is not and Usually only seen on very low mileage cars Edited August 3, 2021 by Y-JobFan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Y-JobFan said: But you obviously didn’t know about the red paint on the hose and vacuum advance etc. as you pointed that out As being incorrect which it is not and Usually only seen on very low mileage cars Over spray includes the distributor cap? Possibly. My choke housing on 60 Electra has green paint over spray. 38k mile car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: Over spray includes the distributor cap? Possibly. My choke housing on 60 Electra has green paint over spray. 38k mile car. yes, it can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Also blow up the front photo. The black rubber strip around the front bumper looks perfect. Would not be at 110,000 miles. I've owned 9 71-73 full size Electras or Centurions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, B Jake Moran said: Also blow up the front photo. The black rubber strip around the front bumper looks perfect. Would not be at 110,000 miles. I've owned 9 71-73 full size Electras or Centurions. I agree B Jake, having owned or cared for multiple uber low mileage Buicks of this vintage and other vintages as well, you learn what to look for and those strips are a a big one on these cars. Those wheel covers are flawless as well still with high shine, those have not seen 100K of road, they can still be nice after 100K miles but loose that brilliance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 This vehicle is not far from my home. Anyone that would like me to see it in person and get more photos let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Nice looking car for the price. I'd drive it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Huge disappointment seeing the interior, not because of condition as it appears pristine but becasue it's a base Electra with crank windows, basic door panels and more than likely no other creature comforts. At least it has A/C but when buying an Electra people want the toys, even moderately optioned ones are harder to move than more heavily optioned ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) As we often do disagree, I prefer a mostly manual car. Anytime you add power windows, seats and antenna (etc) you add more things to break or needing repair. Give me a simple Electra anyday over a powered example. But I respect your comments. Edited August 9, 2021 by B Jake Moran (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/19, Seller deleted the Craigslist ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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