NC-car-guy Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) Well the time has come. I'm flat busted and stuffs gotta go. 1972 Buick Centurion. This car just turned over to 43,000 miles. 455/ auto. It has manual windows and locks. A/C car, power seat, AM/FM 8-track player, tilt wheel, and Max Trac (primitive traction control which is currently unhooked). In 2000, the previous owner who is the owner of Jurassic classics out of Florida, took the body off the frame and repainted everything. He put new gaskets on the engine transmission and painted those as well. Has all new body mount bushings, exhaust, brake lines, hoses, and suspension bushings. You could eat off the underside. He also put a new top and new carpet in it. Since I've had it put tires on it, new a/c condenser, and new a/c compressor 2 years ago. New wheel cylinders shoes and pads about a year ago. A new master cylinder and a new proportioning valve, and new alternator this year. The AC still doesn't work. I have a new dryer and a new evaporator in the box that comes with the car. The radio/8-track stopped working earlier this year. I have another one, that I ordered off the internet as the one in the dashboard has some modifications to it. Car will need new speakers also. The seats are in excellent shape. The plastic on the lower door panels is showing some dryness and flaking. The dash pad and wood grain are perfect. The top will need to be replaced again in the near future as it does have a tear in the center and near the rear glass. It does give a puff of blue smoke when it's started after it's gotten warm, I assume valve seals? It has been super reliable and I would drive it anywhere. Also has a matching fiberglass parade boot! $18900 Edited September 30 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NC-car-guy Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 So, I had to open it up on marketplace. With it just listed on my facebook profile, sharing it only my friends could see it. It was either make the post public and deal with scammer comments or put it on marketplace and deal with "is it available" and "will you trade for my worn out harley" UGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Best of luck with your sale, Matt. I know you put a lot of love AND dollars into this BUICK. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 5 minutes ago, Jolly_John said: Best of luck with your sale, Matt. I know you put a lot of love AND dollars into this BUICK. John I hate that it has to go, I was just starting to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 I took the price off for now. It is being listed with Hemmings Auction, I'll post the link once it's live. I have to commit to a 7-day auction at which time I can advertise the car with the hemmings link only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1972-buick-centurion-new-bern-nc-118232 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 3 days left. Only up to $5600. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bussa Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Certainly looks nicer than the yellow one ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 8hrs left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 good luck Matt... it looks like the price is climbing to a more respectable number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 Auction ended at 15k didn't meet reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 16 Author Share Posted September 16 Reduced $18,900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 If only I'd bought a Chevy. It'd be sold by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2012 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 If somebody always wanted that car or something similar you can do well because there is limited supply and the cost of restoring one is cost prohibitive. On the flip side, if your market is relegated to the general public who may think the car is cool, but does not want to lose any money on it should they opt to sell in a few years, then the likely outcome is not being satisfied with the highest offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: If only I'd bought a Chevy. It'd be sold by now Yeah! But you would just have had a chevy. Don't despair. Need to sales are often the hardest. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 Well I've had all my personal stuff up for sale over the last couple of months. Just trying to keep a roof over my head at this point. With an $18,000 price tag I'm taking a big loss already. There's a couple other centurions floating around for sale that you couldn't put $15,000 in and make them as nice as this car. Yet somehow a clapped out Chevy will bring you the same money. I used to think that having something unique was great, but that's for people who are independently wealthy not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Unfortunately, the calendar is working against you with summer in the rear-view mirror... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, EmTee said: Unfortunately, the calendar is working against you with summer in the rear-view mirror... Down here Summer is awful for a convertible. It's so disgustingly hot. You can't stand it. Spring and fall are the convertible seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Delivering to the new owner at 3pm today (fingers crossed) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 Epic fail. Took the car to the meeting spot, chatted with the guy, he had a bank check with my name on it. Went to put the top down so he could enjoy the ride home, and one side of the top failed. Don't konw yet if its the gearbox or the cable. I've ordered a cable online as I can quickly try that myself. If it's the gearbox, I'm worried. I see a rebuild services but who knows about length of time, and if it's something I can install myself without taking the top apart. 😤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Does he still want it after you fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 21 minutes ago, GARY F said: Does he still want it after you fix it? Hopefully. Just sucks that I have to spend more money on it to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 How bad would you have felt if after shaking hands with the guy, he got in, started to put the top down and...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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