Detail Info for: Buick : Century magnificent 1956 Buick Century Station Wagon factory a/c stunning

Transaction Info
Sold On:
08/16/2011
Price:
$ 29500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
84614
Location:
Lakeland, FL, 33803
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1956 Buick Century
Submodel Body Type:
magnificent Wagon
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
6C1184143
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1956 BUICK CENTURY -STATION WAGON WITH FACTORY A/C. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM THE FOLKS WHO BUILT THESE FOR GM BACK IN 1956.WE CANNOT PUT THERE NAME IN THE AD BUT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE INFO WHEN YOU BUY IT. THE TITLE IS STILL IN THEIR NAME AND THEY DID THE FULL RESTORATION ON CAR. ITCAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND DRIVEN FOUR OR FIVE TIMES A YEAR WITH AN ABSOLUTLY OUTSTANDING RESTORATION. 1956 Buick Century with just 84,614 ORIGINAL mile car that retains all of it's original colors. This wagon is highly optioned with the automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes and FACTORY A/C which still blows cold! The paint on the car is simply stunning and has just been scuffed buffed waxed to a mirror finish. All chrome and bright work looks to be either new or like new. The steel trim is simply amazing / original with no dings or scratches.The interior is the original color combination and looks fantastic. It is as new and shows no imperfections to the seats, headliner or carpet. All lights and blinkers work with no problems, as well as the horn.This is a FACTORY Frigidaire A/C car that still blows cold!! It has been over 100 degrees here and the air conditioner cools this car down well. This is also a power steering and power brake car. The Nailhead V8 is the original 322 Cu In motor for the car. It runs great with just a push of the pedal.The underbody is very solid with no rot to the frame or floors that we have seen. There have been new mufflers installed recently. The Buick hubcaps look great with no imperfections. This beautiful and classic station wagon was certainly way ahead of it's time with an unbelievable list of rare factory options starting off with the 322cid V8 engine producing 255hp, automatic transmission, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, Selectronic AM radio, in-dash gauges, electric clock, windshield washers, factory tinted glass, padded dash, two-tone upholstery and beautiful exterior chrome and lots of it. It is complimented with wide white wall tires. Car truly runs and drives amazingly well, with a super solid original body panels - with all doors, hood, & trunk lineing up perfectly. Restoration looks as fresh as if it were done a few years ago, but was completed 15 years ago. All glass is very nice,and chrome all looks fantastic. You will not find a nicer one, or a better color combo. I truly think THE best one offered for sale anywhere right now. The car runs and drives great! absolutly amazing. It's cosmetics, including the detailed engine compartment and trunk are in outstanding condition. Truly an amazing classic icon. Bid to own! It will be sometime before you see another like this one!!! Value in collector cars is all about the right color combination and original condition. We find true low mileage classic original cars, convertibles, & trucks... This is truly a fine example of one of Buick's best ever made and best year of this vintage!!! As a full time Classic Car Enthusiast, we buy original, low mile classics to keep, refresh, or restore and sell. I have a great website and the name is posted on the first picture below since we are not allowed add a classicsbylash link on eBay... SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL STEVE AT 863-559-9012 OR MELISSA AT 863-559-7459 Inspections are welcome. The car is for sale locally and if sold, the auction will be canceled. Please remember, this is a 56 year old car. I am representing it as accurately as I can based on my knowledge and have tried to give as much information as possible. It is being sold without warranty and AS IS... It drives and handles like brand new !!!! We require buyer to pay $1000.00 NONREFUNDABLE deposit only with PayPal at end of auction. Balance to be paid with bank wire transfer within 7days of end of sale. NO refunds as car is sold as/is where/is with NO warranties expressed or implied in any way or form. Please understand this is a classic car and if you choose to drive it a long distance, we do not warranty anything that may or could happen after sale. Any inspections are to be completed BEFORE the end of sale, NOT afterward. Please NO exceptions. Please be ready to make deposit at end of sale and thanks so much for your bids, good luck. We make every effort to make known any defects we have discovered, but we are human and might not see something on a classic with issues that you might feel important. Please call if that might happen and we will do everything to make your purchase most pleasant. If you need assistance in transport, I can refer you to the company I have used many times... Please, if you do not intend to pay, please do not bid. All bidders with less than 5 feedbacks need to call me or their bid might be canceled. I have recently ended four other auctions due to local sales, so don't miss out... Call me...or for more information go to classicsbylash. PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL MY OTHER EBAY AUCTIONS !!!!!!! WE HAVE OVER 96 CLASSICS IN INVENTORY FOR SALE WITH TWO EBAY USER ID'S GO TO EITHER ONE AND SEE THE FINEST CLASSICS IN COUNTRY. THE FIRST SINCE 1997 classicbylash ,# TWO IS pristineclassics. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THEM BOTH. I BELIEVE WE ARE THE BEST!!! WE SURE TRY HARD TO MAKE SURE EVERY CLIENT IS TREATED SPECIAL, SO CALL TODAY... There are many pictures below... Be patient, it is worth the wait