Centurion Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Here's another '65 Electra coupe that might be an attractive alternative to the one offered in Nebraska. This one is in the two-tone paint combination of Shell Beige / Sahara Mist, and might be a 20,000-mile original example. The Facebook Marketplace listings are typically weak presentations with little detail and poor photos. Nonetheless, these are beautiful cars, and the unique coupes are scarce. A downside for some is that there is no A/C, power windows, or power seat, and I think this one has the base level interior trim. The low-option examples appeal to some of us, and, if this one is in pristine condition, it might be worth a look. Link on Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246429804743697/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-4026384779017726687"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"6191108637641126"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A6191108637641126%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A0%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4157731674869727232%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.0046705818613994%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"6191108637641126\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"} 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 That’s an amazing car Brian. Set up the way I like. I’m not an AC power accessories guy. I like PS and PB but feel those old options like power seats, windows and AC fail so often, it’s not worth the hassle. How many times do we see the comment on sales “ AC just needs a little charge”. I would seriously take a run at this one and might, but it would have to be sight unseen. It’s a long way away, superior to the Nebraska car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Been in communication with him. He wants a local sale. It’s in Temecula CA. I google mapped it at about 1700 miles, 23 1/2 hours. 2 days at 12 hours a day. Maybe 2 1/2 days. I need a local Buick rep to handle the transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Nice find! A very good looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 11 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Been in communication with him. He wants a local sale. It’s in Temecula CA. I google mapped it at about 1700 miles, 23 1/2 hours. 2 days at 12 hours a day. Maybe 2 1/2 days. I need a local Buick rep to handle the transaction. Go for it, Jake! Good road trip. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 It has a great color comb. Sharp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcatsrule Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Not a deal breaker, but the mirror on the driver's side door doesn't look like it is the correct Buick mirror. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 hours ago, wildcatsrule said: Not a deal breaker, but the mirror on the driver's side door doesn't look like it is the correct Buick mirror. You are correct, so that should be remedied by a new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I'm no longer a BCA member, nor a member of any car club. Is there a BCA member in Temecula, CA or nearby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 (edited) It looks like a nice car, at least from the limited pictures. There are at least 100 Rivieras from 1965 available for every Electra coupe. This is not at all a common car any more, and it shouldn't be overlooked. And for the forum's record, the asking price is $12,000. I see that Temecula, Calif. is between Los Angeles and San Diego in the southern part of the state. Jake, I'm rooting for you! Edited June 12, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) Two months later, and the ad is still there. For our record, the asking price is still $12,000. Edited August 8, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 wonder if there's some hidden issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: wonder if there's some hidden issue? There are no good pictures of the interior, so maybe the interior isn't so nice. Also, Jake, by calling the seller, found out that he wants a local sale. Those things both would hinder a sale to an otherwise broad hobby. On 6/9/2023 at 8:10 PM, B Jake Moran said: Been in communication with him. He wants a local sale. It’s in Temecula CA. When I'm looking for seldom-seen cars, I've found that I must be willing to search far afield, and sometimes get something that needs some work. A buyer can't say, "Well, I want a different color and something within 300 miles." The field of possibilities may be only one or two examples a year. Edited August 9, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I’ve been in regular communication with him and have his phone number. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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