68 Sportwagon / Getting Her Back?

Discussion in 'Drag'n Wagons' started by IDOXLR8, Jul 10, 2005.

  1. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Shawn, I've been a wagon nut, well you saw the 68 Sportwagon and I restored a (don't laugh) 84 Century wagon as a daily driver that you have seen on the V8 Buick Board. As I posted I will be talking to the guy in short order. He said he didn't really need to sell it but sent me over 20 pictures :Brow: , well we will see. I will be getting my 14' X 40' Toy box soon so I will have a place to keep her, AL.
     
  2. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    68 Sportwagon

    Well clearly the ball is in my court! I got a e-mail today on the car and said I could come out to look at it and posted in his e-mail he was firm on the $15k price. As a investment it would not be a good move on my part, so I need to think this one over knowing my 68 Corvette needs to be finished and the 72 GS will see some restoration in the near future. As far a making a offer I think that option went out the window from the last e-mail I read from the present owner, AL.
     
  3. Dana/Beth Andrews

    Dana/Beth Andrews Huc accedit zambonis!

    I'm keeping my fingers, toes & eyes crossed for ya (hard to type with eyes crossed :laugh: )

    You know what we went thru to get my wagon... I :ball: the first time we lost out on it... but it was ment to be with me... I just had to wait a little while.

    Will you be dealing in cash? That seems to go further then a check/money order.

    Best of luck.

    Beth
     
  4. Curtis Litzen

    Curtis Litzen Well-Known Member

    wagon

    I know from personal experience it is very very hard to find a great
    looking wagon like that.I searched high and low for my 72 wagon
    for 2 1/2 years.As time went on the prices kept going up till I found
    the right one and just bit the bullet.(best thing I could of done)
    I think if it's what you want and you can afford it buy it.The
    prices on beautiful wagons like that are going up in price quickly.
    My .02 ,cheers Curtis :beer
     
  5. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Beth, I beleive Cash talks!!! Cash is not an issue!!! AL.
     
  6. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Curtis, good point! I know the car well because I did the work to bring it to what it is now. I sold it a wile back for $10K and seeing a $5K jump is a bit hard to take, but we will see how this plays out. I still think I go out to see the car and leave my number and a Cash offer and if it's to be I'll get a call, AL.
     
  7. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    68 Sportwagon

    Well, I went down to see my 68 Sportwagon and it is looking better then I remembered! :TU: The guy that has it now is the most meticulous guy I have ever seen! :TU: You could eat off the garage floor (I'm not kidding!!!). He is a big time "car guy" and has excellent taste in cars. It nice to see that my 68 stayed in good hands. He has added some things like power brakes and new 15" sport wheels with red lines. It looks like I will getting her back, AL.
     

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  8. mygs462

    mygs462 Well-Known Member

    Al, congrats on gettin her back, that has to be the prettiest wagon i've ever seen. just looks like a classy cruiser, hope you enjoy it and dont let it go again. :beer
     
  9. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    68 Sportwagon

    Thanks! I'm the one who put this one together :bglasses: and made the mistake of letting it get away :ball: . The only bad thing was the small gears (2:something posi) and being a 350-2. After the 14' X 40' Toy Box gets here. I'll have the to 68s sitting side by side (68 Sportwagon and the 68 Corvette). AL.
     

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  10. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    Y'know, you were thinking $12,000, but didn't even know about the new redlines, the new wheels, or the power brake set-up. That would cost you a close to $2,000 right there, plus the car is coming back spotless (and possibly with some renewed components elsewhere. Sounds like even if you paid his $15,000 asking price you aren't doing too badly.

    -- Steve
     
  11. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Steve, your right! I spent a ton on it when I put it together and since the new ower spent even more, you have an excellent point! :Smarty: :TU: . I feel lucky to have a chance in getting her back and will not let it go again! AL.
     
  12. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    Oh, one more thing -- niiiiiiiiiiiice ride.

    I've said it before and I'm bound to say it again whenever I see a sweet sporty-- I'd buy a wagon too if I could only afford the ensuing divorce.

    -- Steve
     
  13. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Steve, as far as the "D" word, I went though one myself 20+ years ago when I caught my "X" cheating on me. It was painless 50/50, I kept all my toys! I wish you the best and hope thing work out for you :beer , AL.
     
  14. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    You misunderstand me, my friend. Everything is very good with the wife now, but (and I paraphrase):
    "one BLEEPING more BLEEPING BLEEP OF A BLEEPED BLEEP BLEEPER buick BLEEP from that BLEEPING BLEEP website..... " :grin:

    -- Steve
     
  15. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    68 Sportwagon

    Steve, I get it now! You user name said it all!!! I will be facing the same thing when the Sportwagon comes back, AL.
     
  16. BuickWidow

    BuickWidow 67 GS Needs help

    Al you cant go wrong paying 15,000 for that car. I paid 7,000 for my wagon 6 years ago and it isn't that clean however it is a 400 car,and unrestored.That car is beautiful.Here is a pic of mine
     

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  17. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Tim, I see your point! :beer I really enjoyed that wagon and it keeps falling on my lap :) . I'm getting my 14' X 40' toy box this week then I will work on getting the 68 Sportwagon back. :beer AL.
     
  18. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    68 Sportwagon

    Tim, cool ride! :bglasses: Do you have any other pixs? AL.
     
  19. Eric Schmelzer

    Eric Schmelzer Well-Known Member

    So Steve, Your one more Buick away from Jerry Springer. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Al, good luck on getting your wagon back. That is one of the best looking wagons I've ever seen.
     
  20. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    68 Sportwagon

    Eric, thanks! :beer I will keep you all posted on the recovery :) . I may need to sell the 84 Century wagon to keep peace in my house having 6 car here now :shock: , AL.
     

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