Matt_K Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) Greetings all, Looking to sell my father's Buick which he lovingly took care of for almost 30 years. Please see this posting. I am happy to answer any inquiries. Matt https://www.orphancargarage.com/cars-for-sale?pgid=k5x113qa-f79c68b4-8974-4969-bad2-633c23b57308 https://1936-buick-special-4.orphancargarage.com/ Asking $14,900. The vehicle is located in Abington, MA (just south of Boston). Edited March 17 by Matt_K Additional info added. (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Price and location,Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) As a moderator I’ve never been so tempted to delete a post as this one so as I would have first shot at it. But being I is who I is, here it is. 😁 Edited March 17 by MrEarl (see edit history) 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Great looking car at a reasonable price. I would keep up on maintenance and keep it as is. GLWTS 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I saw this a few minutes after he posted it. Just luck. Boy, I had to think really hard. I would have 3 coupes, 36, 38, and 40. But I would be single again. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobb47 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I have a 36 Buick coupe. In looking at this car it is original as you will find .Very cool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I would love to own this car. I really like 36 Buicks and this one hits it out of the park! I hope it goes someone who will appreciate it and preserve it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_K Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Thanks for the posts everyone. Would like to find the right person for this car. Happy to hear any other places to post. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Do you have more photos? I could only find the one on that site. Sorry realized I had to click the second link. Edited March 18 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Agreed that this looks very original as to the details with some obvious work being done. I would love one of these 3 window coupes. But from my experience the $14,900 is just an entrance fee. It appears to be in similar condition as my 1937-41 was when I bought it in 1987. Price at that time was $2,750. I was impressed that this 1936 still has the metal gaiters on the rear springs. (When I redid my springs we removed the partialy rusted original gaiters.) With my car it only took me 27 years to get it to a point that it was a reliable driver. 2 of those years sorting and resorting to work out "Gremlins" from the 6 months at a restoration shop to work it up into a promised "Driver". They estimated it would take around $10,000 to be a reliable driver. When the bills totaled over $20,000 we had to end the relationship. In the 1936 descriptor it indicates this would be a good parade car. My need was to have a car to drive to the BCA nationals. Which I did in 2013, 2016, 2017. Doing sometimes a 3000 mile round trip. As deac said "I hope it goes to someone who will appreciate it and preserve it". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 As some of you may know I’ve been looking for an affordable ‘36 Century coupe for awhile. Affordable, for me at least seems to be the problem in the equation though. I had communicated with Matt about the car some 3 years ago and advised of my thoughts on value etc. He contacted me again when he listed it here. I would love to have this car just as is, for forever display at the Buick Sales and Service Garage and local shows and parades. From what I’ve seen in pictures, the price could be right, but location and time aren’t on my side. Upon emailing the dealer and asking for additional pictures and detailed video I was simply advised there are two potential buyers coming this week with another in line, said he’d keep me posted. 🙄 I’ve entertained selling my ‘38 2 dr slantback for room and funds but again no time for that. so as deac said 15 hours ago, deac said: I hope it goes someone who will appreciate it and preserve it and hopefully to one of you. 🍀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) As Larry said, I hope whoever ends up with it respects the originality and performs a 'sympathetic restoration'. If it were mine I would first make it a reliable driver and then deal with cosmetic items by repairing what can be saved and only replacing items that can't take any additional wear without disintegrating. From what I see in the pictures, I'd try to salvage and preserve the existing paint. Edited March 18 by EmTee (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Just received an email from the dealer that it sold this morning. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) I don't think I have been so enamored and desiring of a car this much since I found and purchased my '54 3 speed Century. 36's have truly become my favorite prewar Buick,especially the Special and Century Coupes. Such a rare car and the fact it was so original!!!! No radio but the optional cigar lighter and extra front bumper guard. Posting some of the pictures just for the sake of posting I guess. Edited March 23 by MrEarl (see edit history) 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_K Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Hi all. The 36 did sell this am. Going to a buyer in CT. It was completely original. Sad to see if go but glad that someone will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bussa Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Thanks for the photos, nice looking car and I presume powerful for the day ! Glad she found a good home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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