NC-car-guy Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) Looks like I've made a deal on this. More to come. Edited October 2, 2021 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 That looks SWEET!!! Make sure your credit card is valid! I once owned a 73 and at its best it was 10MPG! Other than that, it was a great/fun car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Sweet. Keep us posted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Hey! That looks just like my son's that he got from somewhere in NC too. How many red ones are there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17XYFE-JjouiOvTG8kHA6aC7A1UWl8BZC?usp=sharing 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Looks like a body off restoration? Surprised it has single exhaust but if its anything like The Queen, you're probably gonna love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 That is the way to buy one: finished and sorted. Not some rusty, crusty, missing parts, non-running heap of... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Convertible with AC. Conspicuous consumption at it's finest. Dig it, man. She is cruiser. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstbcausd93 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 she is beautiful, great find 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Gor-geous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Paid. Now to transport it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just go and drive it home, no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Just go and drive it home, no? I don't fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, NC-car-guy said: I don't fly. Where is the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Live oak FL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 https://www.greyhound.com/en ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I have taken Greyhound to pick up many cars. Nothing like driving one home. Traveling on interstates it should pull 15-16. You will be glad it has air (which isn't uncommon on those). I often run with the A/C on and the top down and on a hot summer day and it rains and you put the top up convertibles can get steamy inside without a/c. Congrats!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 You buy Limo Larry's car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Smartin said: You buy Limo Larry's car? Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 20 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Paid. Now to transport it... Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Smartin said: You buy Limo Larry's car? Is there a punch line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Not really…just didn’t think he would ever sell it. And didn’t know it was for sale LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Smartin said: Not really…just didn’t think he would ever sell it. And didn’t know it was for sale LOL Oh good. I thought there was going to be some terrible story about him or the car. Wasn't for sale. I asked and we agreed on a price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nope...I recall him being very particular about detailing the car...like disassembling taillight assemblies, etc to clean and reassemble. Welcome to the Centurion club! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Wow! Great purchase. You still keeping the 57? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, lancemb said: Wow! Great purchase. You still keeping the 57? Yes. The fifties are still my favorite decade for car design, but I cannot afford a 50s convertible in this condition and I really wanted a rag top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just getting here, sorry. CONGRATULATIONS!!!. A friend had a red Centurian convertible back in the mid 70's, a real chick magnet for us at the time, he he. You'll enjoy this car, happy for you!!! Take a Greyhound down and be sure to stop by the Gardens on your way home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sheesh. So I sent the guy a cashier's check for the deposit. I went to PNC Bank instead of my Local Credit Union to ensure it would be a recognizable name. He told me not to arrange shipping until the check had cleared his bank I kind of chuckled and said okay well it's a certified cashier's check fine. Here we are two weeks later and he tells me that funds have finally cleared I don't know why that took so long but I could have cleared a personal check faster. So then the seller asks me when am I sending transport for the car. And I told him I hadn't arranged that yet to which she replied he is going out of state for a while starting November 3rd and the car needs to be gone prior to that. I told him this was kind of short notice but I will get on the phone today and start calling around. He said that I had had the last 2 weeks to set up shipping. He told me specifically do not set up shipping until he was sure he had his money he had not communicated to me until now that he had plans to go on out-of-state hiatus. All in all...im pretty ticked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 One way car rental to pick it up. Have him meet you with the Buick at the rental business. That way you know its driveable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Oh I know its drivable. I paid a tidy sum for a certified inspection/test drive by a third party. I work a ton 50-60hr weeks and I don't have any way to get time off between now and his Nov 3rd date. Trying to make it Cannonball run down there over a weekend it's just too much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Matt Herman spotted heading southbound: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: Matt Herman spotted heading southbound: If I had lambo money.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Sorry about that Matt. Did you call Autobahn? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 26 minutes ago, Smartin said: Sorry about that Matt. Did you call Autobahn? Left a voicemail this morning actually thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The last two times we've used them, their service is nearly same-day pickup from initial call. Pretty wild. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Smartin said: The last two times we've used them, their service is nearly same-day pickup from initial call. Pretty wild. All set. They pickup Monday. So nice to not deal with a broker. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Glad you found a carrier. Looking forward to more pictures of the new ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Holy cow they are fast. Just picked up the car. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Told ya🤣 He'll cannonball that thing right up to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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