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Centurion

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by nail lark, Aug 1, 2016.

  1. nail lark

    nail lark Member

    Hi ; I have a guy that wants to sell me a 72 Centurion 2dr ht. It ha recently rebuilt 455 stage1 with a 3 spd auto. Body is partly dismantled with all the parts to reassemble in boxes? Rust is not bad . what do you think would be a fair price?
     
    nail lark, Aug 1, 2016
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  2. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Do you have any photos? Interior condition? Photos of the rust?
     
    Smartin, Aug 1, 2016
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  3. nail lark

    nail lark Member

    no I don't . He is hrs away. So far I am going by his word.
     
    nail lark, Aug 1, 2016
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  4. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Dont buy sight unseen. hear it run if possible and dont pay over 2500.00
     
    Briz, Aug 2, 2016
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  5. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Never buy a car in boxes unless it is very very rare. This car is not. I have seen some great ones running and driving sell for 5 to 10k. There is no way you can match that price with this car considering what will be needed. This car wore down the last owner and you could be the next person to touch this tar baby.
     
    flynbuick, Aug 2, 2016
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  6. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I agree with Jim. Unless you are buying it for parts then you are better off finding on together and driving. These cars aren't worth that much and they are not that difficult to find in decent shape.
     
    Smartin, Aug 2, 2016
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  7. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    The rebuilt engine gives perceived value, but unless you know what was done and who did it then it's nothing more than a crapshoot
     
    My3Buicks, Aug 2, 2016
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  8. BUICKRAT

    BUICKRAT Got any treats?

    Unless a well known Buick engine builder built that engine, and he has receipts to prove it, consider it a core. Like the others here said, I would run away unless it is close to free.
     
    BUICKRAT, Aug 2, 2016
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  9. JZRIV

    JZRIV Platinum Level Contributor

    See this all too often unfortunately. Not that you need any more advice but as mentioned basket cases should be passed on unless its a high dollar car. The owner has a boatload of money tied up in it and expects someone else to take all the risk and try to put something back together that they took apart. These projects are hard enough to do when you are the one taking it apart.
    As mentioned a rebuilt engine does not mean much unless there is documentation from a qualified builder who will stand behind it in writing even with a new owner.
    Sometimes sellers of these projects will eventually find a sucker after many months or years.
     
    JZRIV, Aug 2, 2016
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