Prices of the big Buicks.

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by EEE, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. Floydsbuick

    Floydsbuick Well-Known Member

    I've never been an advocate of high values on antique cars. Takes them out of the hands of enthusiasts and they become sealed in garages. Besides, what is value in todays online auction age? Simply put, nothing is worth more than someone will pay. Seems the big Buicks are way behind the big Chevys and Pontiacs, and thats OK with me.
     
  2. jimtash

    jimtash Well-Known Member

    My '63 Rivi is no garage queen by any means and even though I know it's gonna to continue to go up in value, it's not going to stop me from driving and enjoying it. What's the point of owning it?

    This 37,000 mile beauty needs her exercise and while most of her siblings were still asleep in their owners garages, she was out Monday hugging the curves on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Besides, if she doesn't get enough attention, she starts getting angry with me. :Brow:

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  3. red67wildcat

    red67wildcat Well-Known Member

    I couldnt said it better, The value in my wildcat is I have fun in it and you cant put a market value on that.I have a big chevy, my 66 impala ss 396 its worth more on the sales market any day of the week but the wildcat is a whole lot more fun value. So if someone wants to make a buck buy something else other than a Buick but for the most affordable fun for the money Buy a big Buick.
     
  4. Aaron65

    Aaron65 Well-Known Member

    Jim, I love your car. '63s are one of my absolute favorites...
     
  5. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    I like the 1963 Riviera, but isn't this topic about the Big Buicks ?
    A 1963 Riviera is a small car, with an overall lenght of 208 inches it's almost the same size as a 1967 Special (205 inches).
     
  6. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    I have noticed that the boattails have gotten more expensive in the last 4-5 years. I do like that I can still find good deals from time to time. Electras are hard to pass up, cheap for a really nice car. :bglasses: If your not in it to flip or for resale its an awesome. Lesabre's with 455 are hard to come by but very inexpensive. Centurions are on the high side, Estate Wagons are pricey because nice ones are hard to come by.
     
  7. JohnD1956

    JohnD1956 Well-Known Member

    Being a big bodied Buick guy most of my life, I stumbled upon the 69 GS I have a few years ago.

    The GS is nice. Not perfect by any means, but a low milage, and so far stock, car that I've decided to drive. It runs real nice and even the A/C worked last year till I burnt up the pulley bearing. But you know what, it's not an Electra.

    I am just getting my 69 electra back together after leaving it off the road for a few years and even though it is the rust bucket most have become, I still love that car. There just is not much like looking out the front window and seeing that sea of metal between you and the front right corner.

    The Electra is sporting 144K and it can still light em up. Plus you get all the goodies that make driving fun to me, things like power windows, tilt wheel, disc brakes, posi rear, big block horsepower, and a host of other things. IMHO those guys who haven't owned one just don't know what they are missing.

    I can't agree with others more who say they don't own them to make money on them, they own them for fun. And Electra's are exactly that, a boat load of fun.


    JD
     
  8. dallas121469

    dallas121469 Well-Known Member

    Last fall I purchased a 64 LeSabre sans engine and and tranmission. Car is in great condition for its age and paid $1000 for it. Just happened to have a 64 Skylark sitting around sans brakes, floors, trunk etc. lol Engine was running great so am dropping it in the LeSabre. The LeSabre has been slammed(or has severely sagging springs) and has side pipes and aluminum wheels but is otherwise stock and complete. While I'm sure I will enjoy this car once it is complete it will eventually be for sale as I have no room to store it and dont want to let it sit outside and rot. I'm not normally a "big car" guy I can see the appeal that they carry. Also know where there is another 64LeSabre for sale with a nearly immaculate interior(but not much else) for sale in northern michigan if anyone wants it. I was going to buy it and swap interiors but dont see the point if Im going to sell the LeSabre. I'll try to post some pics once the car is done so ya'll can see it. Steve
     
  9. mpneroz

    mpneroz 65 Lesabre/79 Regal Turbo

    I read through nost of the posts about big Buicks. My first car was a 1968 Skylark, 350 4 bbl, blue mist metallic w/ a white gut. After years (marrige, kids, home mortgage etc) I went out looking to buy a Skylark. A friend told me that he saw a Buick convertible for sale in an alley in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He wasn't into Buicks and didn't know what model it was. I went hoping it was a Skylark, looked, saw a 65 LeSabre conv that needed work but was complete. Bartered it down to $1500 (from $3000) and drove it home with rotted pipes, couldn't even hear the 300 4bbl valve train for all the noise! Put new duals on and it sounded great! That was 1998. I might be into it for about $3800 after all these years but I couldn't put a price on what it means to me (and my family). It's no muscle car but top down, it draws a crowd. Been everywhere with it over the years, cruise events, local shows etc. Never ran into another one--anywhere! That's what it's all about, not money, investment potential etc. I don't think a #2-3 condition LeSabre convertible will ever bring big money! Who cares! My kids essentially grew up with it! Love it now like I did 10 years ago!:3gears:
     
  10. Superred2

    Superred2 Active Member

    Nothing rides like a big ol' Electra! I had a neighbor who had one and I always loved to hear that car run... It sounded bad! Mom had a 69 Lemans, and my aunt had a 71 Grand Prix and both would leave black marks a mile long. I have always been a fan of the big ol' cars with plenty of room and enough space in the trunk to store 4 bodies...
    That's why I bought mine. Wish I could find parts though.
     
  11. HULK

    HULK Well-Known Member

    got this monday. it needs an alignment and when you press the brakes it pulls CRAZY hard to the left (think the other drum isn't working). i did find that it was fixed in the right rear but it seemed to be done correctly. they pulled out the metal. there was about a foot long area on the right rear where the magnets didn't stick. everywhere else was ok. it looks like the trunk was replaced too. but all in all this thing is AWESOME. a/c power steering, electric bench, electric windows, and a good amount of torque. i'm lovin it.


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    so how much would you say it's worth
     
  12. Floydsbuick

    Floydsbuick Well-Known Member

    Dollar wise? Not a whole lot

    Fun wise? Nearly priceless. :3gears:
     
  13. HULK

    HULK Well-Known Member

    how much is not a whole lot?
     
  14. 64BuickCat

    64BuickCat Geaux Tigers! L-S-U!!!

    I'd guess between $3 and $5K, Hulk. My 64 Wildcat is one of 366 KX code, ST400 Wildcats. But, a '64 Impala SS will sell for more than double the Wildcat's value. I sure don't get it. Oh well, cheaper parts for me!!! Besides, I think the Buick's built better.

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  15. HULK

    HULK Well-Known Member

    well i don't feel too bad. i paid 3500 for it and the interior is damn near perfection. thanks for the insight
     
  16. Tomsriv

    Tomsriv Well-Known Member

    When I went looking for cars in 1997 I looked at a few cars.

    1.
    1968 Charger
    No battery or battery tray, needed trans work
    door panels missing. Primer body. $3400

    2.
    1955 Chevy post coupe
    Faded original paint, damaged frame from who knows what
    missing carpet and rear seats.
    Engine overheats, 4-speed stick
    $3000

    3.
    1971 Buick Riviera
    Rebuilt engine, like new interior, straight body, decent paint
    95% complete and original.
    $3400


    The Riv was and still is my favorite, but man, if I had bought all three I would have made a fortune. I sold my '70 El Camino for $3200 and got enough money together to get the Riv. The chevy or the dodge with the same amount of work would be worth 30k today, my Riv was appraised at 10k.

    No Regrets!
     
  17. Floydsbuick

    Floydsbuick Well-Known Member


    I would say that both buyer and seller did well!
     
  18. Here's how much it's really worth:

    Straight body, no need for major shop work - $6K-$10K in repairs & paint, depending
    Interior in nice original shape - $2K min in restoration at competent shop
    Runs well, no need for immediate motor or tranny rebuild - $4K
    You love it - PRICELE$$. :3gears:
     
  19. And speaking of out of control specialty car appreciation check THIS out.
     
  20. JESUPERCAT

    JESUPERCAT No Slow Boat

    Last fall we bought our 2nd 66 Wildcat GS from a very good friend(and the best man from our wedding 17 years ago:TU: .
    This one is a Platinum mist 66 Wildcat GS convertible custom, with its documentation. This came with 2 pick-up loads of nos and excellent used parts. This car needs paint and to be put back together. The price was very fair for both parties and the price of the Cat priceless. The Cat was used in our wedding.

    Patrick do you have any more pictures of your burgundy/white Wildcat GS.

    I have found if you have the documentation the value goes up a lot:Brow:
     

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