theconvertibleguy Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) Yes it'd take five minutes to get through an intersection. Yes you'd probably be the only one at the show because 90% of these were scrapped after gas shot up in price. Yes it'd cost a hundred bucks to go around the corner. But for the price, I'm debating getting it for a cheap summer cruiser. Don't think it's the original engine based on the writeup https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355839204075761/ - old link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918370470300858/ - current link Quote Convertible! In miles, 455 V8, power windows, power top. Great summer ride. Historical service records. Brand new Rochester Q-jet, tuned up. One of 3900 made. Matching numbers Edited Wednesday at 02:52 AM by theconvertibleguy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Engine compartment colors are all wrong and no interior photos? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Just now, Jim Skelly said: Engine compartment colors are all wrong and no interior photos? One thing that I really wish sellers would do is take pictures of the interior at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 😳Someone was trying to use up all their paint. Worst thing on these is that all-electric scissor top mechanism. You need to make sure it's lubricated properly and not binding anywhere in its travel. If it has a glass rear window the window guide links need to be in place and connected to keep from shattering the window when operating the top. I can't remember offhand if the 1972 big Olds used that CV joint driveshaft. My 73 had it and it had to be lubed every so often too to keep it from chirping and running you nuts. Other than those items and possibility of trunk floor and quarter panel rust these cars are pretty much bulletproof mechanically. Plus they make you smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I kinda' liked it - UNTIL - No A/C ?? 305 (5.0L) engine, misidentified as a 0.5L which would be 31 Cubic inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 2/4/2024 at 6:57 PM, theconvertibleguy said: Yes it'd take five minutes to get through an intersection. Are you saying a 455 is slow? On 2/4/2024 at 6:57 PM, theconvertibleguy said: ...it'd cost a hundred bucks to go around the corner. Well, probably not quite that much in the US. My 455 Buick Wildcat is no econo-box, but I can usually make it OK between gas stations if I don't show off in front of too many rice burners, tuners and jacked up black pickups along the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I wish that the seller had not run out of film, or hired someone to take better pics of this nice looking car. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Has interior pics (Can't post them for some reason...something weird is going on with my browser and the forum), but that biege colour is very 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 And that shag! Five bucks says that 70's oversized towel is covering up tears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Possibly. Or the owner got the back of his legs seared on a hot day when he left the top down!😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 On 2/29/2024 at 3:19 PM, theconvertibleguy said: And that shag! Five bucks says that 70's oversized towel is covering up tears On 2/29/2024 at 6:55 PM, rocketraider said: Possibly. Or the owner got the back of his legs seared on a hot day when he left the top down!😄 C'mon, guys -definitely not Shag- Surely you're old enough to remember "Zitspelt" , a A Sheepskin covering - surprisingly expensive - more luxurious to "SIT" (English translation from the German) upon. They were generally offered first to owners of Mercedes - then BMW & Porsche, but eventually the world of sporty car drivers caught on. Generally the were made for bucket seats - mostly initially for open cars because they were cooler to sit on in summer, ande warmer in winter. Seeing a full covering for this style is less common, and still a supposed luxury accessory (and yes, it "could" be covering a torn seat - and sometimes a five cent cigar is just a five cent cigar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 On 2/25/2024 at 10:39 PM, theconvertibleguy said: ...that beige colour is very 70's I agree that brown interior is very common for that time period. However, the maroon paint would have been very unusual with that interior, not a manufacturer's "recommended" combination. That makes me think that the paint color has been changed. It's not a problem at all; it's just a case of a later-period combination put on the car. On 2/4/2024 at 9:57 PM, theconvertibleguy said: But for the price, I'm debating getting it for a cheap summer cruiser. Go for it! The car will have a good home with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 From a photo of the open passenger door, it appears that it was originally painted a dark green, which was a popular color. The change to red is unfortunate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Looks like it's sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/1/2024 at 9:53 AM, theconvertibleguy said: Looks like it's sold to you? I have a 72 Buick Centurion convertible. It rides so nice. The 455 has lots of go, but yes she gets about 12mpg 😉 and I'm always the only one at the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 16 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: to you? I have a 72 Buick Centurion convertible. It rides so nice. The 455 has lots of go, but yes she gets about 12mpg 😉 and I'm always the only one at the show Nah I passed on it. Good thing too. Got laid off this week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 49 minutes ago, theconvertibleguy said: . Got laid off this week Oh no! Sorry to hear that! Hope you'll find yourself on your feet again soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted Wednesday at 02:52 AM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 02:52 AM Relisted, and now 8500$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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