I posted this and it's about an hour or so from me. If time permits I can go look at it for anyone and get all the pictures you all want. I'd love to get it but already have my Suncoupe and a 66GS project car. No time to mess with another car and the wife would kill me if I brought another car home Todd
Keeps getting better. But without Stage 1 documentation, this car is never going to bring the money that would justify a full blown restoration. JMHO
Probably overwhelmed with people asking about it that have no intention of buying it when it comes to the time and money involved to restore it.
Well this morning I gave the owner a call now I know why he didn't get back to me, when we talked last week he said he found the car in southern Alabama when he went to look at a Ford Mustang he said he purchased the car and the brother of the owner gave him a call and told him that the original engine could be in a local junkyard whwn we talked last week he was looking into that turns out it was the original engine to this car and he is going to restore the car it is no longer for sale. one in million shot to find the original engine the car is probably one of one with that color combination considering there was only nine 4 - speed built in 71.
Give them time and I will just about bet you this car will be back up for sale. This is a MASSIVE project and not for the faint of heart. I would also venture unless the guy really knows Buicks he has no clue what it will cost to do the car correctly. Great car and I wish them luck but its going to be a tough car to restore.
I agree. Many of us have collected parts for years, from a time when they were “cheap”. Not to mention the expertise to put the car back correctly. Could you imagine restoring that car from scratch?
I talked to the guy extensively about the car and he is convinced it is a real stage 1. Unfortunately, he has nothing to back up his beliefs. He is very nice fellow but may be dreaming about what he has.
This car is now on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Buick-Buick/283496475521?hash=item4201b4eb81:g:728AAOSwo~pc6aNo
The writing was on the wall with this one. Looks like the junkyard owner wants his piece of the pie and is holding the motor for ransom.
I'm sure you have restored worse, the problem is it 71 without original paperwork or numbers matching drivetrain parts it's hard to verify exactly what it is you could say it's one of nine but there's no way to verify no documentation available. Now if you have a big bankroll go for it. Unfortunately it's a different ballgame with Buick's you have to have a Ton of paperwork and documentation to bring the big money it's not like a Chevelle.
I like how he took the pictures for the E bay ad, What due bet there's no lower cowl left on either side . You think he has something to hide ? Needs a new tub That would go perfect with the non-numbers matching.
Steering shaft (which could be changed)? Stamping on frame? Other forensic details maybe, emblem holes on fender with correct date code/paint evidence? A lot of little details may at least point the right way, but would need to be documented before resto... Patrick
I had one of these back in the 90's it was a gold color. white top, white interior car that I bought out of Hemmings. The car came from Las Vegas but it was a definite Mid-West car by all the rust on it! It had the numbers matching engine and the trans was correct {I think}, the rear was 12 bolt Chevy. It was one of the rarest cars I ever owned but I ended up selling it in order to make the next deal happen, ah, those single days when I had way more fun and a lot less headaches. Larry
