I sold my pace car...

[rex362]

I will regret it later on..... :ball: :ball:

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here it is all wrapped up...the adoption will take place in the next few days...here it is all wrapped up..it has car cover underneath tarp
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a car collector from canada will be the new owner...he got himself a very clean pace car...

I'm :ball: :ball: :ball: ...somebody :spank: :spank: me

[GoldBoattail455]

Sorry to hear that Rex. :( Hope you find another project that you will enjoy.

[rex362]

its not that bad...the price was good....just that I wont find another one this clean or project enough for me....at the moment I started my gs restoration..

[MR.BUICK]

Hope it went to a good loving and caring owner that will take as good as care of it as you did.

Sorry about the loss, but glad to hear about the GS. :TU:

[buickman71]

where did u get that car cover..im dying for one of thoses for my 71 gs

kyle

[rex362]

:laugh: ...its just a lightweight tarp over a regular cover...its cloudy in my area...dont need water on it....as a matter of fact the car has only been hose washed only 2 times in almost 4 years...I dont believe in hose washing a car like this and other classics....unless you realy have too

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

:shock: Wow Frank :shock:
I hope you got the $$$ you were lookin' for.
I didn't think you would ever sell it.
Congrats to the new owner :TU:

Beth

[rex362]

:shock: Wow Frank :shock:
I hope you got the $$$ you were lookin' for.
I didn't think you would ever sell it.
Congrats to the new owner :TU:

Beth

yea ...I thougt I would keep her forever also....but as you guys know.... I dont cruise much and also a project in the making....and most important my oldest is college bound soon..

the new owner is from Canada and seems to be a collector of other cars as well......he roams this forum as well...just cant think of his handle here...well,atleast he says i can visit the car up in Canada when visiting...I have a sister up there....

btw...hows that mac & cheese kid ? give him a high- five for me

[Carl Rychlik]

Sorry to hear you had to sell you car,Frank.

That is a sharp looking car!

I wish you luck on getting another car to replace that one.

[buickman71]

if u were to put a tarp over a cover wouldnt that block airflow to the paint there fore ruining it...that is what i wanted to do with mine since its stored outside and my bodyman siad it would ruin the paint?

kyle

[rex362]

naahhh...just for a few days while these clouds blow by....

[73BuickGS455]

WHY?????????????

It's too nice of a car... and to rare and to special of a car.

I wouldn't do it.

Anthony

[rex362]

I know ..I know.... :Dou: I have people pm'ing me the same thing ....why????

I also ask myself why....but the time has come...(many rea$ons)
the car turns 30 years old in 2006 ....I bet you he gets it on front page of some magazine in the near future...and he also gives me the privelage of laying eyes on it when visiting Canada...but maybe NOT for a spin around the block with the t-tops off.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ....and it looks its best with the t-tops off....BIG TIME...

who knows ..after I am done with my gs restoration(couple of years)...maybe I find a project pace car..... :Do No: (most likely down the road)

[Pace Car Seeker]

Frank....The Guy from Canada...his handle is Pace Car Seeker, and you bet I will have it on the cover of a magazine !!! :Brow:

[rex362]

Frank....The Guy from Canada...his handle is Pace Car Seeker, and you bet I will have it on the cover of a magazine !!! :Brow:


see....I told ya guys/gals..... :Brow:

[GoldBoattail455]

What about THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4546910462&category=6136) Rex? Never too soon to get another pace car. :pp

[rex362]

no good....I dont see t-tops and more important the console ....its colum shift :Do No: why.......and that red interior ....something just wrong with it.....


ya cant beat this
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go back in time a bit....1976 and your at the dealer putting a down payment on a brand new pace car....and keep in mind that every dealer in the country didnt even get one/see one..very few made.....would you not order the t-tops and center console...??..thats like ordering a camaro/trans am with bench seats..almost :laugh: :laugh:

even though I am hearing of a few without t-tops....and red interior...

and besides...I cant get involved in any project or I will lose sight of my gs project...I know myself :Dou:

[rex362]

car getting ready for Canadian pick-up

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Big truck is here

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this is sad...car being driven into starship galactaca...going

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going.....
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going............

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and going.............(thats my beer bellied neighbor..and the truck drive..nice fella and poroffesional at that....them Canadians :Smarty:

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and more gone......

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and moooore gone...........................

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a last peek....

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now its moving and going...this is when i realize ots not a dream...truck wheels rollin

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and rollin
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and rolling gone......
:ball: :ball: :ball:

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vanished ....as if it was never there.... :Do No:

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PACE CAR SEEKER.......your car was loaded on truck...and seemed like a pro as well that driver.....goodluck with the car and I hope you enjoy it as more than i ever could.....you got yourself a good one....I will miss her...

ps...its low on gas...I didnt want 2 drive it since i discontinued plates and insurance....didnt want any freaky accident...especialy when its someone elses car....

[Pace Car Seeker]

Hey man you almost got me crying.. :Do No: ..and its coming home to me! I will post pictures from this end when I unload the car

[rex362]

that would be n...n....n..n.....nice.... :ball: :ball:

take care of her....btw I never named her.....just "her"...pick a good one...

like i said ...dont forget some gas.....I gave the driver a small empty gas can just in case .....



HEY!!!!!!......HEY!!!!!!!!

you had 2 make it worse....give me a hankerchief somebody....

you have it on your signiture alread.... :eek2: :Brow: .......ya couldnt wait.. :beer :beer :beer ...no problem its yours ... :TU:


i left a few indy paraphanilia inside the car & trunk....unused official indy hat....dont worry never been warn or even tried on...and btw thats the only set of keys I had..I swear I will not kidnap her back...... :beer

[rez_pitbull]

Geeze after all that I am never gonna sell my Wildcat. Now I know in your eyes my Wildcat is not as cool as your car but in my eyes she the only thing keepin me ground to the earth! :3gears:

[rex362]

i enjoyed it enough ....somebody elses turn 2 enjoy it........now i have my 1972 gs project 2 keep me occupied for the next few years....


btw...I have been getting emailed by more people with pace cars....they are comming out of the wood work....basicly they want 2 know how much $$... :Dou:

I tell them 2 ask the new owner here on the forum....

[rex362]

I will post pictures from this end when I unload the car


has the truck arrived yet...??? should of been there by now.. :Do No:

[Pace Car Seeker]

The Eagle has landed ! :beer Pictures soon to follow !..... :Comp:

[68 Skylark cust]

That's a very interesting story to follow ! Congrats to the new Canadian owner .... usually that is Canada who lose some great car like this !

Hope Pace Car Seeker will bring it in some Quebec's show like Granby or Quebec city !

[JJBANNON81]

Hi every one Pace car seeker you got your self a great car it looks great by far the BEST one i have seen on the road rex362 I know that it must be hard letting you car go but Im sure you had you own reasons I have a 69 Buick Riviera that we WERE going to sell but I know my I would miss that car way to much rex362 you have made me want to go and finish the last steps of my car and get it on the road Pace car seeker I live less then 90kms from you in Kitchener and I would love to see the car in person let me know if you ever bring it to any shows
Joshua

[RATROASTER]

Wow..............you did the right thing...........sell that puppy! Don't get attached to nothing. After all a true Buick guys got to own 'em all!!

Just think of all the models that were offered in 1970 alone. Wildcat, Electra, Skylark, GS, Lesabre, GSX and then there is GNX, Grand National. Now who's got room for 8 cars in their garage? :grin:


The best way to get over one is jump out of it and into another!! :3gears:

[Pace Car Seeker]

The Free Spirit will be on tour soon!!!! It has received a lot of attention already, and that was just bringing it home on Saturday ! The car is currently in the shop getting a once over .They are changing all fluids and doing the safety check. :3gears:

[GoldBoattail455]

Just think of all the models that were offered in 1970 alone. Wildcat, Electra, Skylark, GS, Lesabre, GSX and then there is GNX, Grand National. Now who's got room for 8 cars in their garage? :grin:

Oh sure, no Riviera! :spank: :rant: :laugh:

[JJBANNON81]

yeah I seen that too. Riviera's are GREAT in my eyes the best Buick they ever made !!

[RATROASTER]

Oh sure, no Riviera! :spank: :rant: :laugh:


My bad dude, I forgot the Riv and I was trying not to be biased so I didn't mention the T-type either!! Plus there is the Apollo, the Centurion, maybe a turbo century, or Regal w/ 455........too many to list

[rex362]

They are changing all fluids and doing the safety check. :3gears:


I understand going through a car when new ownership...shows it will be taken care of...most guys would go cruising immediatley 2 try and impress the ladies... :laugh:

everything should check out fine....just make sure on the rear brake wheel cylinders...for leaks...the car sat in place this last year..did seem a bit mushy..and make sure 2 check that rear end fluid...2 be honest I never checked it...maybe 200 miles i put on the car myslef in the last 4 years..

man oh man.... :Dou: ....sounds like I'm talking 2 the groom on how 2 take care of my daughter or something here...... :Dou:

somebody :spank: :spank: :spank: ME....