Wildcat in a barn

Discussion in 'Cars and Parts For Sale Leads' started by Devin, Nov 9, 2020.

  1. Devin

    Devin Buick guy since 1982

  2. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    Radiator, fanshroud + cover and windshield washer reservoir are also removed.
    One hubcap behind the driver's seat.

    New white teflon tape indicates that someone was recently working on the cooling system:

    Wildcat 1965.jpg


    Listed before on Sacramento Craigslist for $4,800:

    1965 Buick Wildcat Barn Find Sale/Trade - cars & trucks - by owner -...
    sacramento.craigslist.org › ... › cars & trucks - by owner

    1965 Buick Wildcat Barn Find Sale/Trade - $4,800 (Shingle Springs)
     
  3. Roadmaster49

    Roadmaster49 Well-Known Member

    I'm cheap and don't have the money for what most of you guys own and sell, but when did a $1000 car become a nearly $5000 car???

    I'm 57 almost - and used to pay $500 to maybe $1500 for non running - but cool - total projects like this one. I see this so much now. This is a classic upside down car that you don't buy to make money but would be a fun car to restore because of the bucket seats and nice 2 door hardtop fastback styling. Rebuild the 401 with some performance, add Buick road wheels. But isn't $4800 fantasy land?
     
  4. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Years ago I would buy them for $50-$100. Then it climbed to $500.00. Back in the late 70's bought a '64 Riv. from Jersey for $150.00, said it leaked fuel. replaced a hose & drove it home to Ct. Still have it & use it for testing the carbs. & distributors I rebuild & actually drive it.
    These deals are LONG GONE.
    Today it's 5K for a non running parts car.

    Tom T.
     
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  5. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    The prices went up during the years between your 16th and 57th birthday...

    It's down to an asking price of $3,999
     
  6. Chuck Bridges

    Chuck Bridges Well-Known Member

    It is in rougher condition than mine was when Ray gave it to me, but is fixable. I don't think it is worth US $3999 (CAN 5214.26) though.
     
  7. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    I like the convertible very much. This mention is a little concerning " Note: The pic in the post is the wrong picture. " ???
     
  8. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    I think the issue is that this and most cars like it are essentially worthless to repair. To make them decent cars costs more than they are worth. Even if you are handy you will drop 5 to 7k in this thing in a NY minute. Seats, carpet, tires, suspension, cooling system, fuel system, brakes, etc. That's assuming it basically runs and shifts!! We can assume this one has some issues there as well....so keep adding. And body work....well that's a fortune too. This could be a ford galaxie or a Chrysler New Yorker....same deal. How do you explain that to a seller?? "Hey you should pay me to take it" The truth is I could go spend 10k on one that I can hop in and drive...and save a fortune.
     
  9. Luxus

    Luxus Gold Level Contributor

    The days of cars going for hundreds are LONG gone. Like by a couple of decades. A running car that you could get back then for $500 or less nowadays is $1500 to $2000. Obviously I am talking driving cars that may have a wheel in the junkyard.

    Cars like these (not super popular) are best to be bought finished or close to it as far as making sense financially. However there is something to be said for a) liking the car and b) enjoying doing the restoration yourself. In those cases I personally think it is OK to be upside down financially (within reason). I don't think every single car purchase has to be looked at as an investment nor should it be.
     
  10. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    Nowadays if it's old it's gold...at least that's what a lot of these people seem to think. Also what's weird is the fact that "projects" (basket cases) seem to go for more money than runners requiring work do, - one is asked to pay for "potential", - haven't quite figured that one out either.
    I like the 63 vert; they were quick and fun to drive. The 65 has "potential", but not at that price. He's going to have to come down to $1500 to make that worthwhile, it needs everything redone.
     
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