Leif in Calif Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Could be a good project to bring it back..... https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/riverside-price-drop-1941-buick/7566883802.html Time to part with this fun car. It's been a great vehicle for parades, scout activities, re-enactments and Halloween as well as just tooling around town and car shows.It's built as a Military tribute car. A WWII generals vehicle or GP car. It looks like it's been through a battle or two, but runs like a tank, stops and drives great. Needs a good deep cleaning.Top of the motor was rebuilt. New battery and cables. Dual carbs rebuilt and tuned. Starts every time.This is a 1941 Buick 8 with a straight 8 Fireball motor. 3 speed on the tree transmission. Newer exhaust. Newer brakes. Fuel cell replaced and lines. Also have some spare parts included in some boxes as well as spare tire.Have title in hand. Cash only. No trades. Price lowered. $4,200 Or best offer. email: 78681f8329043c84b9a59f5c1a917ffc@sale.craigslist.org 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Looks like a good deal.The parts alone should be worth it. I wish I had the dual carbs. on my 35. I wonder if the radio works. Wish I were closer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I don't care for military cars. This one is a replica, ugh! I think the seller did that to avoid costs of chrome and paint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 To further my point if you look at the firewall which is paint a light avocado green and the look at the door jambs which were sort of a medium green this was probably a pretty car at one time. But the seller got out the can of Krylon and messed it all up. The seller made sure this car would never be restored. A shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 That is just a hot mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 minute ago, deac said: . The seller made sure this car would never be restored. A shame! Am I missing something? My car had been " rattle canned " when I bought it , but it was just sanded and painted. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 And mine looks like it was sanded with pea gravel before it was repainted. Thankfully I can't see it when I'm enjoying the drive. Deep down inside I think the owner figured it would never be a show car again and decided to have some fun with it. Sure is ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 C'mon guys, Why so harsh? Eye of the beholder, and it still could be a starter for somebody at an entry price 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter S Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Sandpaper is still cheap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 okay, I get it. I must admit with the proper used of rattle can paints the results can be pretty good. I still think if the existing paint on a car is bad an d you can't afford a half way decent paint job than leave it alone. A quick and dirty rattle can job is not the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I think the only thing that was rattle canned was the white stars on the doors. It looks like the faded old green paint to me. I'd be fine with the car just as it is. Not all cars need to be restored, many should just be preserved. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel boeve Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 15 hours ago, Buick35 said: Looks like a good deal.The parts alone should be worth it. I wish I had the dual carbs. on my 35. I wonder if the radio works. Wish I were closer. Indeed not much to complain .If you buy it you will have Sun visor Good running engine Dual carb set up Newer exhaust and brake system Original radio Complete car with title with thousands of parts . I made an offer on a 1940 Buick here in Belgium and i would thank God if i could buy this car here in the neighborhood . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 7 hours ago, deac said: okay, I get it. I must admit with the proper used of rattle can paints the results can be pretty good. I still think if the existing paint on a car is bad an d you can't afford a half way decent paint job than leave it alone. A quick and dirty rattle can job is not the answer. Different strokes for== Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I would be more concerned about the bad rust in the body (under the driver's door, for example) than the crappy paint job. But I still think the price is fair assuming that it actually runs a well as claimed. As has been pointed out, even just as a parts car it's quite a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeach Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 A blackout model with white wall tires?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 12 hours ago, deac said: okay, I get it. I must admit with the proper used of rattle can paints the results can be pretty good. I still think if the existing paint on a car is bad an d you can't afford a half way decent paint job than leave it alone. A quick and dirty rattle can job is not the answer. I rattle caned my son's old Volvo 30 years ago...I did quite a bit of prep and it was a big improvement. He was able to sell it for $500 when previously the local Volvo junk yard turned it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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