1973 Century Regal - 455/400 on Craiglist in Johnson, Arkansas (asking US$7,999)

Recent article on BarnFinds dot com about this 1973 Century Regal, for sale on Craiglist in Johnson, AK:

1973 Buick Century Regal Coupe 455 V8



Buick’s entry into the personal luxury market was its Riviera, but as the segment grew, the division needed a lower-priced offering.
Enter the Century Regal.

Based on the GM A-body platform, the Regal presented the buyer with copious woodgrain trim and luxury upholstery.
The two-door coupe with a Colonnade roof framing a rectangular opera window was distinguishable from the ordinary Century by its grille and lenses.

But both cars shared that swoopy fender line from the headlight to the rear of the door.
For sale on Craigslist in Johnson, AK
The asking price is US$7,999.



Buick was polishing its performance credentials even as emissions and CAFE regulations advanced, offering a 455 CID V8 as an upgrade over the standard 350.
Making about 225 hp and paired with the Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic, this big block was one of the last of its kind for many years.

Of course, if buyers wanted to step up, the Gran Sport Stage 1 would trounce this car every which way to Sunday.
This listing doesn’t include an engine photo, but the seller indicates that the motor was “repaired” about a thousand miles ago by the previous owner.

It runs and drives well.



The interior has seen better days, with the front seat upholstery in tatters.
The split bench seat and center armrest were a hallmark of the Regal trim level.

The dash has at least one crack, but there’s better news in the rear, where the upholstery is mostly intact.
Options such as power seats and door locks were available in the Regal;
no word from the seller regarding how this car is kitted out.



The paint probably won’t come back with polishing, and someone has stripped off the vinyl roof material.
The seller mentions he loves this car and is only selling it to start a business – all well and good, but his price will likely need a discount to clear this car from his driveway.

Here is a very nice small block that sold a few years ago at Mecum for $12,100;
opting for a top-of-the-line Gran Sport will cost you twice as much, but you’ll have a stomping performer that’s near perfect.

I know which I would pick among these three; what do you think?

 

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