Mr Buick Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Anyone have a 55-56 Buick Century 2door hdtp, or Reatta Convert they would like to trade for a 65 Skylark GS? Thinking about maybe selling or trading for one, or possibly a 68-69 Skylark or GS? Just wondering? JSimonson@TDS.netorruddracing28@hotmail.comThanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 I can provide photos if need be.Thanks,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I may live close enough to come see your cars. My email has a TDS.net domain, too!TDS = Two Dented SoupcansTDS.net = Thousand Dented Soupcan NetworkTDS/DSL = Darn Slow LinkupDon't 'ya just love rural phone service?Out On "K" we had RoadRunner, it was blazin' fast.We moved to a small town, served by RR, just 1.5 miles away, they won't hook up our farm, so we're stuck with a DSL from TDS which is only marginally faster than dial-up.I bet you're near Brass Ball Corner, I'm almost on top of it.One of our nieghbors has a cherry 70 GS in gold.Another has a 68 Gto in Indigo.Recognize the nieghborhood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page2171 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 manik, was that picture of your Reatta taken at the show at Greenfield Pontiac-Buick this summer? The car and the background look familiar...I went to that show, but my Buick didn't due to some cooling system problems.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Randy,....Our TDS system is located in Western Wisconsin, specifically one hour SE of Eau Claire. It must be a statewide thing, huh? Are you looking to sell your Reatta or trade? Sure is a nice one. I have been thinking about starting a BCA chapter in this neck of the state, do you think it would go over?Thanks for your time,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry29-26 Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 JohnHow far from Kendall?Terry29-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi Terry,Neillsville is 25 miles Northeast of Black River Falls which is about 35-40 miles north of Kendall. Are you in Monroe county? I am in southern Clark county. Did you want to come up and see the GS, or do you think a chapter of the BCA would work in our area?Thanks for your time,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry29-26 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 JohnSouth east corner of Monroe Co. There are some pre war Buicks in this area,four in and around Tomah with more down by Baraboo. A few owners belong to the BCA but are not very active in the club.I can't get my Email to work right now but when I get it up and running I will send you a P/M.Terry 29-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Sounds good Terry,I got the GS out and brought it to work this morning. Beautiful day for it. We get a lot of looks at it as it is parked out front of the Buick dealership I work for. I work til noon today (Sat) then I will do some polishing on it whe I get home. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Anyone? I have more photos along with the photo attachment in the post above.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 So what is the price of the GS. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 I have had a few emails and have sent out a few different photos. Anyone interested? Asking $14,000.00. Car is in Wisconsin. Here is another photo, click on the attachment.JohnJSimonson@TDS.netorruddracing28@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Yes, I owned the car for two weeks previous to the show, and won third behind two GNs in the "special interest" class.It was quite cold that day, was'nt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 The black/flame 91 drop-top would NOT be available for trade, yet I may consider a trade for the 90 red/tan 16-way seats ragtop.I have descriptions and more photos posted at the Buick Buy/sell forum on this site titled "FS 1988-91 Reatta coupes, convertibles show winning cars!!"Please leave a comment there, (it's on the 2nd page now), to "bump" the thread.I will send replies thru that thread, so everyone gets the same info, and I'm not repeating myself too often.Here's a photo of the 90 drop-top, taken at the BCA midwest regional, where the car was awarded Bronze, behind the 91 coupe's silver and the 91 droptop's gold awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page2171 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 It was frigid that day. I had a hard time keeping my wife from dragging me away from the show before I made it around to all of the cars. BTW whereabouts do you live? I am in Waterford, in western Racine county.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I'm just south of Kansasville, in western Kenosha county, near Brass Ball corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page2171 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Randy, we're practically neighbors.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Anyone of you guys interested in a 65 Skylark GS? $14,000.00 or trade for a 55-56 Buick Century or Special 2 dr hdtp, or 68-69 GS, or Reatta drop top. (I like the black and flame one)Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Then we should get together and talk Buicks.Maybe at Adrian's, (in Burlington), for custard the standard convertible treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Based on published values, and recent sales data, You'd need to include a pile of cash along with the GS in trade for the black/flame 1991 Reatta convertible.I appreciate your interest in it, and feel you have impeccable taste.We could work out a trade on the red/tan 1990 ragtop, Granted we agree both cars match in value.Your GS is very nice, and must be worthy of your price. Yet not nearly as rare as the Reattae which you desire.Bear in mind, the Reatta convertibles are among the most rare american cars built in the past 50 years. Less than 2500 of these cars were built over their 2-year production cycle. In 1991 only 305 drop-tops were built, most were destroyed, leaving 150 for sale to public, and 46 were given to GM execs. Only 196 cars were available, making these the lowest line of american cars produced since the 1959 Eldorado Brougham, with only 101 cars produced. In 1990 only 2132 ragtops were made, making them very rare as well. I have seen only one other drop-top on the road in the past 5 years, traveling from TX-AR-TN-MO-IL-WI, and only 5 of them at shows. Of the coupes, I've only seen 4 on the road which I have'nt bought, and 4 at dealerships.There seem to be a plethera of them available on eBay, and other web sites, but their condition, asking price and selling prices vary wildly. I've seen 91 droptops sell as high as $36,600 and low as $12,300 averaging @ $18,800. 1990 ragtops have sold between $24,800 and $6500, averaging @ $12,600.I'm sure your GS is also very rare, based on "how many are left". But the Regal/GS/GN line is still in production.In 40 years, when these Reattae are as old as your GS is now, how many could be left, and how much more rare would they be?In a couple months, Collectible Automobile magazine will release an article on the Reatta line of cars. It may include photos from the event where our three entries won gold, silver and bronze awards, and photos of George Madsen's Reattae, where the author spent an afternoon with George, Jim Finn, and Barney Eaton researching Reattae for the article. These gentlemen are among the most respected authorities in the Reatta Division of the BCA. Barney is the technical advisor, and all of us are active contributors to the Reatta forum on this site.An article in a recent Hemmings touts the Reatta as "the most desired" of the "new collectibles", and values are climbing fast-due to their extreme rarity, as well the sleek, sexy look of their design.I've posted this info for your comsumption, not to flame you, nor defame your beautiful GS. I'm trying to be consice and informative, not curt.Best wishes to you in your endeavor, hope you find a match to your car's value, and your desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Buick Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 Or are there any Buick 2 doors out there, Skylarks? etc that you would like to trade for my 65 GS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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