1946 Super Sedanette for sale

[INDIANGIVER]

I have a 1946 Super Sedanette complete less motor, trans and fender skirts. Car has 60k miles. It was reportedly stored in a barn in Oklahoma for 20+ years. The only rust is in the rocker panels and faded paint. Interior is conplete but need redone. All stainless trim is in very good condition with a few of the exterior pieces dented. Body is extremely solid except for dents. All glass is in the car but one windscreen is cracked and the wing windows have some delamination. I can send pics if interested.

Thanks,

Alan

[Guest BJM]

Alan,

What is your price/asking price?

Where are you located in Oklahoma?

[INDIANGIVER]

I'm actually in Cleveland Ohio and bought the car 5 years ago in Denver. I'll be honest I have not considered a price yet. I recently wanted to put a sub frame in it and build a rod but have been told the car a is somewhat rare. I would hate to chop up something that is better off restored.

Thanks,

Alan

[INDIANGIVER]

I guess I should have posted this question before placing the add. Can anyone give me a value of this model. I'll be honest I know very little of the Buick models and thier production runs. I'd rather sell her for fair value than chop it up as I was going to do.

Thanks,

Alan

[Guest BJM]

Alan,

Production was 34,325 for the 1946 Super Sedanette. Based on your description this is 4- or 5+ car. My latest price guide lists a number 4 condition 1946 Buick Super Sedanette as $4175. Your car without the motor would be a $2000 to $3000 car (maybe). That would require, as in all sales transactions, finding the buyer. They are out there, but you may need some patience.

Keep inmind that this car may be best suited for street rodding because the expense to restore could easily run to $25,000 to $30,000. Interior kits and labor would be around $4000 to $5000, chrome could run $1500, paint and body pre another $5000, the motor needs purchased, then rebuilt for about $5000 total, etc, etc. This compares to purchasing a nice restored Super for $15,000 to $20,000 or a no. 2 car for $10,000 to $15,000.

The hot rodders love these fastback styles and a Buick has more pizzazz then a Chevy. If you put it on ebay, my guess is youwould get $2000 range for it - also you might want to see if you can attach a photo here for us to see.

Also check ebay over a 2 month period or so and just watch the 46-48 Buicks and hopefully you will see some in similar shape to see what the "market is bringing". I hope this helps.

Jake (no. 2)

[supersix]

Based on the cost of restoring a Hudson a couple of years ago, with virtually no chrome being reproduced, you would be getting a small number of chrome pieces done for $1500.

[Pete Phillips]

No motor, no transmission, fender skirts gone, has body dents, rusty rockers, dinged stainless, a cracked window or two, and all upholstery needing to be redone? Sounds like a $1000 car to me, but what do I know...??

Pete Phillips

[Bhigdog]

$1500 might do the bumpers, maybe. I'm looking at $8K+ for my 55 Olds rechrome bill and the cores were all pretty good and a few pieces I'm skimping on.....Bob

[Guest BJM]

Well I think some folks with more knowledge then I have offered pricing assistance. I always go too low on my pricing advice so I didn't want to sound like a scrouge. All the pricing for the chrome/interior etc were seat-of-pants estimates but the idea is the same. A person who purchases your car for restoration needs to get a pretty good price (as low as possible) because the cost to restore WILL BE MORE THEN THE BUICK WILL BE WORTH when done. That's what I wanted to say. So perhaps it is better for a street rodder, although I do not prescribe to that philisophy of ownership.

The number built does not make this a rare car necessarily. Of course, we don't see anything that old every day anymore. But they are out there, many in similar condition to yours because of the cost and time of restoration.

[INDIANGIVER]

Well, one thing is for sure we still live in America were one is free to share his opinion on a subject. Thanks for the good, bad and ugly. I guess all I can do is post a couple of photos and go from there. The car is no "rat" nor is it a show piece. I would like to get $3K for the car. I purchased it with intent on street rodding it but do feel somewhat unsure as fewer of these are around. I'm just looking to cover what I have spent.

Thanks for everyones input. I'll post come pics as soon as I can. If interesed send a private message and I'll forward a phone#.

Alan

[INDIANGIVER]

Attached are 2 views of the '46. Currently the front clip is removed and the interior is out.

Thanks,

Alan

[Matt Harwood]

I'm local to INDIANGIVER, so if any potential buyers are interested in having me take a look at the car and take some photos and offer an opinion, I'm available.

[INDIANGIVER]

Matt, please check you private messages.

Thanks,

Alan

[INDIANGIVER]

I have posted the 46 on Ebay. I have started the bidding at $750.00 with no reserve. If interested please check it out. Thanks to all for your input and advise.

Alan