Yep, saved it from ignominy! Spent 2.5 hours in the seller's driveway washing it down inside and out before driving it away. The dirt was so thick, you could barely tell what color everything was! But a complete, practically nothing-missing car with unripped seats and an uncracked dashpad. And a RED engine that runs like a top and fries it's right rear with seemingly half-throttle!
Yeah, lots of chips. And a dent in the passenger door, but not a fatal one. Haven't decided what to do with it; already have a few people expressing interest. Say Adam, you'd know this: what VIN code indicates the hi-po 455? This thing sure is strong! Engine's sure dirty, though. And somebody spray-painted the 455 sticker on the aircleaner black! :rant: Best, Steve.
The VIN = 4 - Buick P - Centurion 67 - Convertible T or W - engine option (T = std 455, W = hi po 455) 2 - 1972 Model Year X, Y, C - Assembly Plant xxxxxx - production number
Hi Erik, that is not a 71 as mentionned in the link. Got mine for 1/2 the price. Liked the list of options: Aller Luxste Uitvoering Alles Electrisch, Zoals De Kap, Ramen , Stoelen Enz Enz: what is the Enz Enz ? the noise that it makes when cranking ? :laugh: :laugh: :Brow:
I got it ! sorry for the poor picture quality ! I was in the dark. I let the specialists translate ! :laugh:
Erik - correct, but there are only 5 digits in the body number in 1971 and 1972. In 73, there were 6 digits. B is Black.
This is Jean-Luc's VIN: 466671X195734 Here is his registry page: http://www.buickcenturion.com/1971/jl_v/
What an impressive knowledge in Buick science !!! :Smarty: Got an other pic which is not better but help confirm the reading of the first one . Apparently, the doubtful letter is a B
Thanks my friends for all these clarification. At least I am now sure the car has not changed its colour since 1971 (Red + black interior).
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