Steven L. Dove's Buick books

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by GoldBoattail455, Jan 24, 2005.

  1. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    As I was looking at some of Steven Dove's books on Buick engine and Rivieras and GS's I was shocked that the price was so high for used ones. In upwards of $100. Is this true that these books are that desireable? :Do No: Im a newbie at this so I have no knowledge of his books or what they would sell for. Thanks
     
  2. Duane

    Duane Member

    Rob,
    I had no idea they were so expensive. I have two copies of the "Guide to Buick GN, T-Type & GSX" books that Steven Dove autographed and sent me. Maybe I should get them insured.
    Duane
     
  3. 68 LeSabre 4dr

    68 LeSabre 4dr Well-Known Member

    Rob ,

    We have 2 of Steven Doves books . One is the guide to Buick Gran Sports and the other is a guide to Buick performance engines .

    The Gran Sport book is autographed to Shirl and I and yes they were about $100.00 each . The guide to Buick Gran Sport was his stamped #001 from Steven's personal collection to the both of us .

    Yep Duane insurance may be a good idea ...

    God bless you Steven L. Dove :TU:
     
  4. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    Thanks Duane and Bruce. I guess i'll be saving my money and get these later on down the road. :)

    God Bless! :TU:
     
  5. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    leatherbound book

    Bruce,

    That is amazing.....I have NO. 01 of 25 produced, signed by Steven, and sent to me upon purchase. From his personal collection, on ebay, just a couple of weeks prior to the BPG meet last summer. In fact, as I unloaded my car for the show, he was set up behind me, and saw the book, and came up, introduced himself, and we talked for a great while. Nice guy, very sharp.

    John
     
  6. David G

    David G de-modded....

    I don't think the paperbacks are going for that kind of money, are they? The leather-bound limited edition copies, probably.
     
  7. 68 LeSabre 4dr

    68 LeSabre 4dr Well-Known Member

    John , my copy is a paperback . :pp :TU:
     
  8. David G

    David G de-modded....

    I bought my books thru Year One about 2 years ago, for around $29 I think.
     
  9. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Cd

    Didn't Steve have his books on CD @ the BPG Meet? Has anyone else picked them up and started carrying them on CD? Just a thought. Here is the cover of my book, and his signature inside.

    John
     
    Last edited: Jan 24, 2005
  10. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    Buy the T type book at Amazon.com:

    T-Type Price: $23.50
     
  11. Carl Rychlik

    Carl Rychlik Let Buick Light Your Fire

    Wow,Jim,I had no idea Steve was selling a leatherbound edition at the GS Nationals.I don't remember seeing the leatherbound edition for sale at his vendor spot.However, I had bought a number of photos from Steve, and had him autograph them. So fortunately O have a momento from him. He was a very nice guy and I really enjoyed talking to him.
    A true gentleman.
     
  12. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Book

    I had actually purchased the book via ebay, prior to the BPG show. I had it with me, and he saw me holding it behind my car, and came up and talked to me about it. Does anyone know how his wife/family are doing?

    John
     
  13. THEGSX

    THEGSX Professional 66 GS Nut !!

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    I have 2 books by Steven Dove and the "rare service bullitin for Buick Grand sports is auto graphed by him 8/89.....such a great reference book.....so glad I have one thats auto graphed.... :TU:
     
  14. Buickus Rex

    Buickus Rex '67 GS400 4-Speed

    Jim Burek is selling the standard paperback edition of the Peformance Engines handbook for $24.95 + S&H over at P.A.E Enterprises. And there's someone selling them on eBay too for around $35.00.
     

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