1970 Buick GS Stage 1 4-Speed - Austin, TX

Discussion in 'Ebay Parts and Cars' started by BYoung, Feb 3, 2018.

  1. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    This is a poorly orchestrated auction.

    It's as though the car has been reluctantly listed.
     
  2. Paul Stewart

    Paul Stewart Well-Known Member

    Same bidders, different auction. My God, from .99 to 32K on the first bid. LOL, nothing funny happening here.................
     
  3. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    has anyone asked the seller questions or are we throwing tar and feathers at this guy?
     
  4. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    I asked about documentation, numbers matching, cowl pic, etc. on Feb 5, 8 and 12. Received a reply on Feb 6 but not to any of those questions.
     
  5. 69 GS 400

    69 GS 400 Well-Known Member

    Because the guy has money doesn't mean he is knowledgable . I know a young lady that has a new Ferrari. She drives it but can't parallel park it. She has to get out and let her boy friend do it. Some of us can tear a car down to pieces and put it back together while others can't even do an oil and filter change. He doesn' t understand the importance of our questions and maybe he is taking it personal like we are calling him a liar.
     
  6. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Oh, I am not calling him liar, I just need more info before placing a bid. Assuming the car is legit, it would do a lot better with more info out there.
     
  7. Paul Stewart

    Paul Stewart Well-Known Member

    Let’s play devils advocate and not only assume there are no documents, but also that the mileage is a lot more than advertised? The way these auctions are playing out and the lack of description, pictures, communication etc.

    A personal inspection backed up by paperwork/documentation is the only way to move forward with this car.......

    Oh yeah, and bring your shotgun!!!!
     
  8. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    He has now added this to his description:

    I don't have any other documentation or build sheet, but all numbers match corrects as a Stage 1.
     
  9. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Which numbers??

    I've yet to see the trim tag, Q-Jet, VIN (or SS code) on the block or Muncie and an "ON" code on the rear.

    If you're selling a big money car like this, these are all paramount for potential buyers. It's not really rocket science.
     
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  10. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Why bring a shotgun?
     
  11. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think that's a Texas reference.
     
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  12. Paul Stewart

    Paul Stewart Well-Known Member

    See post #26.........
     
  13. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    If a shotgun is all you bring, you'll be hopelessly outgunned...
     
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  14. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    I completely agree, especially when wanting to get max $$$$ from any car !!!!!
     
  15. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    "Making Money on eBay: 101"
     
  16. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    EXACTLY!!!!
     
  17. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Sounds like the same car Tim, this one is from PA and had a vinyl top originally.
     
  18. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    Good info, Chris. Back when it was local, a friend of mine made the seller an offer somewhere in the mid $40s. He said it was a nice car, but definitely wasn’t “original.” I think back then, it might have even had a Holley on it. I always wondered what happened to it.
     
  19. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    The plot thickens....
     
  20. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Do you recall how long ago that was Tim?
     

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