B Jake Moran Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Marketplace - 1972 Buick centurion | Facebook 1972 Buick Centurion 455 with 34k original miles! Runs and drives great! Cold AC and Hot heat! 2 owner car in good solid condition! $14,200, reasonable offers will be considered in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 Temporary photo only 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) Hey, Jake....my wife wants to know how much for the flowers?😊 Looks like a wonderful, low mileage BUICK. That's the way to buy 'em. Best of luck with your sale. John Edited September 27, 2023 by Jolly_John (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jolly_John said: Best of luck with your sale. I'm sure this isn't Jake's car. He has posted it in the "Buick Not Mine" section. It looks like a nice car, and Centurions aren't seen much unless they are 1973 convertibles. Jake, can you please post pictures in a manner where they won't disappear soon? Thanks for alerting us to this scarce model. Edited September 27, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 14 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: It looks like a nice car, and Centurions aren't seen much unless they are 1973 convertibles. Jake, can you please post pictures in a manner where they won't disappear soon? Yes John I have not figured out a way to permanently post photos without an arduous process. As for price, and marketplace, I have been impressed with the $8,000 to $14,000 range of offerings over the past 2 years. These cars used to be less expensive but now the barometer is "you can't restore one for that price." Which is fair in a way. Restored 1950's 2 door hardtops still seem to be in the $20,00 to $35,000 range. But 1960's through 1978 American cars are a relative value. I never did buy that 1965 Electra 2 door hardtop with very low miles in California that member "Centurion" found, but I am in contact with the seller and he has not sold it. $12,000 asking, he would sell for $10,500. A paint job with prep on a 1965 full size Buick would be $10,000 +. As long as these cars change hands for a few years among devoted old car folks, they should be all right. The last 1972 Centurion Formal Coupe I had was a triple black car that I started to restore and while under it - it was up on jack stands well supported - the frame broke and I was 2 feet away from getting crushed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 The Fire Red '72 Centurion with black vinyl roof was offered for sale earlier this year. The car sold quickly, and is evidently being flipped this time around. The car's mileage is misrepresented by the current seller. It was learned from the prior owner that actual mileage is 134,000. Nonetheless, the car appears to be in beautiful condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Centurion said: The car's mileage is misrepresented by the current seller. It was learned from the prior owner that actual mileage is 134,000. If the owner does not know the true mileage, we can excuse his ignorance. But if he bought it knowing that the mileage is 134,000 and he now claims it is 34,000, he should be charged with fraud. is there a way for Facebook members to flag this ad? Honesty is what makes the hobby work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I would carefully check the vinyl top, too. It looked a bit lumpy to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, Jim Skelly said: I would carefully check the vinyl top, too. It looked a bit lumpy to me. I think you are right, Jim. The photos are too small to see in much detail, but the area below the back window and under the vinyl roof appears to have rust bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 6 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: The last 1972 Centurion Formal Coupe I had was a triple black car that I started to restore and while under it - it was up on jack stands well supported - the frame broke and I was 2 feet away from getting crushed. OMG! you got lucky there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Centurion's lines look good in the coupe version! This would be a great friend to my red and white convertible. Ying and Yang sort of thing. But the bubbles under the vinyl could be bad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2012 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I also recall the car being for sale earlier in the year. I believe for somewhere in the $8K range but cannot attest to what mileage was represented. No doubt it is a flip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 10:33 AM, B Jake Moran said: Temporary photo only Wow! That picture disappeared quickly--in just a few days! Thanks to Centurion Brian and NC Matt for posting pictures which, we hope, will endure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loflite Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Beautiful car. Sure wish it was a '73. Would have to buy it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 On 9/28/2023 at 10:10 AM, Centurion said: The Fire Red '72 Centurion with black vinyl roof was offered for sale earlier this year. The car sold quickly, and is evidently being flipped this time around. The car's mileage is misrepresented by the current seller. It was learned from the prior owner that actual mileage is 134,000. Nonetheless, the car appears to be in beautiful condition. I thought I recognized this car... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I just noticed the "Schepel Buick" dealer sticker on the bumper; that dealership is only a few miles from me and still in business today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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