74 Apollo Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) 1937 Buick model 61. Car has an older restoration from 1984. Came from California. Showing its age. Car runs good and everything works. If interested please call 651- three three eight- six two eight seven. Car is in MN. $19,500.00 Edited April 4, 2022 by 37 Century Price Reduced (see edit history) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Now that's a nice looking car! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Nice colors. A little high for me, but I like it. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 That is a good looking car with what looks like an appropriate price. I don't need another but wish you well in your sale. If you don't sell it quickly, let me know and I will be happy to advertise it for you in the next issue of the Torque Tube II newsletter of the 36-38 Buick Club. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 WOW, nice car. Love the blue. I remember looking a similar one in Minnesota and once I looked at the independent inspectors report I passed. It wasn't all that I thought it was but the pictures sure did make it look good. I think the price is right in there. Heck, you could not restore one for 22K! Moreover it is a Century not a Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Matt: Of course when I am weak this Century shows up. Much too nice for my pocketbook though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 18 hours ago, deac said: WOW, nice car. Love the blue. I remember looking a similar one in Minnesota and once I looked at the independent inspectors report I passed. It wasn't all that I thought it was but the pictures sure did make it look good. I think the price is right in there. Heck, you could not restore one for 22K! Moreover it is a Century not a Special. Very nice car to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) On 11/18/2021 at 9:50 PM, dibarlaw said: Matt: Of course when I am weak this Century shows up. Much too nice for my pocketbook though. You deserve it though, lot of car for the money, if any way possible, go for it Larry. @dibarlaw Edited December 3, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74 Apollo Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Price Reduced. This would look good under someone's tree this Christmas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Whoa, $20,500 for a Century? One has to think twice before passing on that!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Deal of the Century.... A Century for Special money. Luckily for me it's 2000 miles away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) about 12 to 13 hundred get out here in the west and you won't be under water with money!!! Edited December 2, 2021 by deac (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937McBuick Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 This is a bargain compared to what I have SUNK into my UNFINISHED 37 McBuick coupe. Maybe the best cliche I can use to describe myself is..... " a fool and his money are soon parted"!?!?!?! That being said, I don't know the depth of the old restoration of the Century for sale. I find parts and cars reasonably priced compared to north of the Canada U.S. border, BUT I never see the cars in person to judge their condition in relation to the asking price. I assume I could have bought a "driver" car for a fraction of the cost of restoring mine but it wouldn't be my McLaughlin Buick Coupe, one of 311 made and probably very very few left. The process has been a labour of love with a love-hate relationship..... wish me well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Nice looking car. Surprised it is not sold already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 On 11/30/2021 at 6:40 PM, deac said: about 12 to 13 hundred get out here in the west and you won't be under water with money!!! It's too nice for an open trailer, especially now. I figure a dollar a mile for enclosed, so, maybe $1800. I've already got a nice 1937 GM "B" platform sedan with a 40-year-old restoration in the garage, so as great as this asking price is, it's a car for somebody else. Three years ago, I would've been all over it. It's a tough time of year to sell a car, but even so, I'm surprised it's still here. Best of luck to the seller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 8 hours ago, suchan said: It's too nice for an open trailer, especially now. I figure a dollar a mile for enclosed, so, maybe $1800. I would love to own it and I have thought buying it but when it comes down to it I have no place to park it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I appreciate the seller and administration allowing our thoughts and comments. As with most old car purchases and considerations, it comes down to "the right time, right place" in life. This car certainly checks many boxes. For some reason, I have gravitated toward the late 30's lately, and perhaps the 20's era Buicks. My (new) wife and I recently purchased our retirement quality home but my 2021 Toyota Tundra won't fit in the garage. It's a 2 1/2 car garage with a workshop area in the half area. I have no idea how long a 1938 Buick Century is, total length, but that is a consideration. It could have "my" spot next to her 2020 Chevy Blazer and my truck can be parked outside, but I doubt it would fit. Personal inspection by a forum member would be nice. If the car is as nice as the photos, then this qualifies as one of those cars you buy because "you can't restore one for that kind of money." I recently spotted a full on project in Kansas for $2,000 that IF (big IF) it ever gets correctly restored will cost at least $60,000, or 3 x the cost of this beautiful blue car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, B Jake Moran said: I have no idea how long a 1938 Buick Century is, total length, but that is a consideration. 203 9/16 inches. About what passes for a full-size sedan or compact pickup nowadays. It's a good place to gravitate. They're great-driving cars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, suchan said: 203 9/16 inches. About what passes for a full-size sedan or compact pickup nowadays. It's a good place to gravitate. They're great-driving cars. Ok I’ll measure when I get home. Width? She needs to able to get in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) It is a 1937, not 1938, but that does not make much of a difference. By the book, a 1937 60 Series Touring Sedan is 203 3/16 inches long and 72" wide. You can just barely squeeze it into a 17 foot long space. For easy parking and being able to easily get in and out of the car, you would be better off with a 18 foot long space 7 1/2 to 8 feet wide. It should be about a foot longer than the 2020 Blazer and width will be a bit narrower than the blazer. Edited December 3, 2021 by MCHinson (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 One of my garages is a tight 2-car due to bench on one side and shelving on the other, so I installed an inexpensive convex mirror (about 18" x 12") mounted near the ceiling at the full depth of the garage to show how close to the wall & shelving the passenger side of the car is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I'm surprised Larry (dibarlaw) hasn't been back to look at this. He now has that '37-sized hole in his garage... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Yea, we're all rootin for ya @dibarlaw 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Tell me this car has sold by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74 Apollo Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Car is not sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I'm tempted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74 Apollo Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Priced reduced again! Anyone paying attention? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Still considering it. Its a very good price. My issue is 1. Where am I going to store it and 2. How much time do I have to spend with the car since I already have two other classics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 We all agree it's a very nice car. Thought maybe Larry D would have it wrapped up by now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 One of you guys needs to buy it, because I've been holding back to give you the opportunity. Eventually I'm going to buy it and sell it to someone else for $25,000 and then you'll all be angry at me and I don't want that. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Just like 60s Buick fan said... Still considering it. Its a very good price. My issue is 1. Where am I going to store it and 2. How much time do I have to spend with the car since I already have two other classics ...uh... 2 old 1925 Buicks which are in need. If the price had dropped before the snow flew and I finally recieved my insurance settlement and I got the wrecked 1937 sold as a parts car (that just left for Winnipeg last Wednesday). This thread would have been over by now and the pretty 1937 Blue Century would have been driven home to my Now finnaly cleaned out garage. I know ... exuses.... excuses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Larry, An enclosed trailer could get it to your garage despite the winter weather. You are unlikely to find another that looks like that for the price. If I were you, I would take advantage of the opportunity and buy it before Matt Harwood does. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 8:44 PM, Matt Harwood said: One of you guys needs to buy it, because I've been holding back to give you the opportunity. Eventually I'm going to buy it and sell it to someone else for $25,000 and then you'll all be angry at me and I don't want that. The sales price is now open car money.........can’t help the sale of this very nice sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Well, if it's still available, that implies there must be flexibility on price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Car is STILL for sale, not sold. As of today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Wow . A nice Century for Special money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Is this still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74 Apollo Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Yes, The Century is still available. Lots of interest in it this spring but no sale as of this writing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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