Well... Here goes.. I'm Joe Studebaker, yes.. I'm the ninth generation to the Studebaker's that built the cars. I own a 1956 2dr Studebaker President, 1956 4dr President, and a 1947 Studebaker Truck. I was not looking for this Buick but last friday morning I was driving home from work and 3 blocks from my house I see this convertible sitting in a guys driveway so I decided to stop and tell him "nice car". He says thank you and then says do you want to buy it? It's for sale? He went on to say that it was a one owner and that his dad bought it new in 1967 and he put him on the title too. I have the original title. The car has 47,000 original miles and is in really good shape. I went home and went to bed and when I woke up I talked to a buddy and was telling him about the car. I went back over and this time I got out and looked at the car. Oh my goodness I couldn't believe the condition. The car is all original and has the 430ci motor that fires right up and purrs. He then told me how much he wanted to sell it for.. $4,500.00. How could I pass this up. So I told him it's sold and I went to the bank and gave him the money. I am now a Studebaker driving/owning a Buick! I do know that I need to go through the brakes (soft), so I will be putting new wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and new rubber lines. Also the top is in mint condition with glass for the back window. So thank you for allowing me to join your group and look forward to learning more about the buicks. Here are a few pictures of the car.
WOW........ very very nice Sir!!!! I had several of these over the years and they are very strong running nice riding cars. One major work of caution......this car if not gone into came equipped from the factory with a nylon coated timing chain gear. IF that turkey is still in there I would make it top priority to get that grenade out of there be cause even with those low of miles I am sure it is in very stressed condition after 49 years. Never had a convertible (hardtops yes) with buckets, very nice score:kodak: Feel free to PM me if you have any questions etc. Really miss mine but sold it for next to nothing to a friend to justify buying a 1970 455 4 speed Stage 1 non air 3.64 posi GS!:3gears: Again, very nice car, Sir
How do I say this? On well You Suck!:grin: Just kidding that is a SWEET RIDE. Welcome to the other side and remember its Fast with Class! Man I really like that car!
Joe: Put your first name in your signature, so we will not forget what it is :TU: And I would love to see a few photos of your Studebakers :kodak: By the way: A 1967 Wildcat convertible, with 47,000 miles on the odometer, for only US$ 4,500.00?? Wow!
John, thanks for the heads up! I will pm you regarding the chain gear. I'm a gear head so shouldn't be that much to replace it but I will for sure contact you. Thank you,
My goodness!! Some people have ALL the luck. Unbelievable score. Love them '67 Cats, good luck with it.
Here are my 2 56 studebakers. I have so many NOS parts I'm just trying to find a good home for them. Needs a full restoration: http://s761.photobucket.com/user/stude31/library/Studebaker Cars/1956 2dr President?sort=6&page=1 I have all the chome for the 2dr NOS in boxes.. from grill to bumper ends to hood ornament in a box. I also have 2 sets of NOS fenders. I just don't have time to do it and finding this buick puts these on the selling block.
Sweet ride, looks nice - don't think you went wrong by jumping on it Joe !! . . . first year for the 430 engine too - enjoy! :beer
You are a thief!! WOW! Nice car very envious. If you find another message me. Welcome to the Buick Brotherhood.:bglasses::bglasses:
Can anyone tell me what this car is worth? I am bringing it home sunday so I will take more pictures.
That is a steal on a beautiful car. I love a ragtop, and big ones with buckets are sweet. I'd guess that one's worth triple what you paid. Well played, sir, and welcome. Patrick
Wow....just wow. I used to work with a guy named Studebaker. Even had the company logo tattooed on his arm. But this...car...deal of the century...I don't have the words. You scored a big one. If you ever get to Wichita, look me up. It'll be awesome - two 67 'Cat ragtops in the same zip code! Joe
The 67 Wildcat is one car my dad still has a sweet spot for 45 years later. When he worked at a Buick dealer he used to take them out for test drives and it was in a 67 Wildcat that he said it burned so much rubber in a burnout that he left holes in the road. Ha-ha
Do you realise that there were only 2,276 "regular" Wildcat convertibles built for model year 1967? If it's was a Wildcat Custom convertible, 2,913 were built :TU:
Wow!! Now thats a major score!:TU: It is the custom model- looks like original paint and factory pinstripes. Congratulations on a great find and welcome to V-8 Buick!
WOW great deal , I sold mine 3 years ago, It had pwr windows,tach,factory am-fm,cornering lights but other than that looked optioned like yours. It had been repainted and was a 3 owner car ,my family owned since orig owner. I had stock wheels like yours and aftermarket wheels It sold for around 22k but it was just cause the right person that wanted a red 67 bucket seat cat and nothing else. If your interested in a quick flip Im sure there would be lots of intrest here Including me :Brow:
Welcome! I like Studebakers as well. My wife likes the "Bullet Nose" Studes. You got a screamin' deal on that Buick.
