72 Stage 1 NEEDS EVERYTHING !!!!! BEWARE!!!

I have personally take back my "ribbing" of kevin and give him props for letting us know when a deal may not be as good as percieved. What I said was out of line and Yes, Its really hard just tell from photos, and a small ad. I to have been burned on a car that wasnt in as good cond as said by the owner, partially my fault it being my first classic, 68 dodge polara 500. what looked to be staight metal turned to be fibre glass and filler. Ya I got it for 1000 but still....Could have used someone like Kevin for that one. So Cheers Kev, No offence taken I hope :beer

 

auction over

Anyone know who got it? Hope he's not dissapointed upon closer inspection. I've seen pics of a limemist 71 with GSX stripes, 455 4 speed convert ( 1 of 18 , I believe) that needed a rebody. That , to me is rare and would be worth more than selling price he paid. I have seen before and during photos , but no updates lately. If anyone knows this car, I'm sure the owner could give a fair estimate as to how much it costs to do something so extensive. No matter how much you put into it , that doesn't mean you can get it back out of it. It is one of 700+ hardtop Stage 1s and nothing will change that fact. We've all seen production numbers for Stage 1s and even small block cars. 71 350 4 speed convert , 1 of 51 . 69 Stage 1 converts . So to a Chevy or Ford guy , the fact that they made less than 10,000 of something makes it rare, but how about some Board members with cars where less than 100 were produced? If 1 of 700 is rare, what do we call 1 of 12 4 speed 455 1972 converts? o No:

 

Lost cause

Hey Kevin, I've done the same thing, went only 360 miles down to Charlotte nc to look at a "great" 72 gs350-- took the cash, trailer and all, :blast: only to end up laughing at the whole experience. He sent me 45 pics that made it look good and like I said, I just had to laugh at him. On the way home I was relieved I didn't spend all that money on putty.

 

By the looks of the pics it could be a few streets away from me,I should have gone to see it......Is it sold yet?

 

It's back up for sale on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buic...iewItemQQcategoryZ6144QQitemZ4650408408QQrdZ1

 

72 on Ebay

Listed locally in Cleveland OH. , in The Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper.BUICK 1972 GS 455 STAGE 1 99K, new exhaust,runs good,$7800/obo Still no buyers when they see it. o No: o No: o No: For you guys who thought it got away, start driving!!!!!!!

 

I'm no expert but maybe the problem is Buick guys want something more for this kind of money and non-Buick people would rather pay the asking price for something "cooler" than a Buick? I bet a Chevy/GTO/442 being offered for the same price would sell in a minute, maybe not on Chevy/GTO/442 sites, but in most other places. At a local cruise Monday night there was an excellent '70 GSX clone and you could overhear comments like "I didn't know Buick made cars like that", "What kind of Chevy is that?" while people oohed and aahed over average SS's and GTO's. Go figure?

 

Great info. Kevin!!! I love getting the real scoop!

Kevin,
Great job to inform us! That car has potential! But may not be worth all of the work needed. Even though the guy claims it is an "Easy fix for the average body guy". We need more info like this! Thanks again!

 

Similar car, but in much better shape!

This one definately does not need everything!
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=108203&page=1&pp=25

 

72 stage 1 on ebay

I'm curious? All of those people who thought the rusted-out bondo machine in OH was the "One that got away" by looking at pictures , were any of his pics this clear ? NO . Did he point out the underside of HIS doors? NO . WHY??????Because if he did , noone would bid. Thanks for showing us pics of YOUR Beautiful car. It did look like a twin to this color and equiptment wise , but the sheetmetal on yours isn't garbage and as far as I can tell , your proud of this car and are trying to show potential buyers just how nice it really is. This is the OPPOSITE of what the other guy was doing . Best of luck in your venture, Kevin.

 

that is mike mullens car,hes on the board here

 

Drove from N.O. to Tampa. '67 Skylark w/ a 455 (seen on this board). Described as no rust , need only interior.Sent several p.ms. Also SPOKE several times on the phone. Got there My friend points out the entire deck in the trunk was GONE and he fiberglassed the body to the rotted body bounts and both insides of ea. qtr. was just bondo. All it had was a garage paint job. AND HE WANTED $5000!!!!! Man I coulda :blast: Blew 3 days and over $600 for nuttin' :rant: A Well, did go to Garlitt's useum in Ocala...

Hope no one paid over 1 k for the car....

 

how is the chassis at the rear tire area and behind the front wheels. how about the side firewalls behind the fender and under the lower winshield chrome, and the front pillars those spots scare me most. would like to hear more from real buick people thanks ,chris

 

oh.... uzzled: so that's the car that was in the Plain Dealer.....I work for the P.D. on the make ready crew and remember seeing the car advertised, and wondered where it was and what it looked like.....did it ever sell uzzled: uzzled: uzzled:

 

72 stage 1 . Sold ?????

I haven't heard if it sold. It was relisted , didn't sell. Haven't seen any of your cars that I know of this summer. I'll pm you , I'd love to see your collection. I'm in North Olmsted. :beer