Detail Info for: Buick : Century 66R 1955 Buick Century 2 door hard top

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/04/2012
Price:
$ 8000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
111000
Location:
Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58201
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1955 Buick Century
Submodel Body Type:
66R Other
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
6B1195632
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
If you are looking for a nice driver from the 50's look no further, this is the car for you! This Buick is equipped with Buick's 322ci nailhead V8 coupled to smooth shifting Dyna Flow transmission. Engine boasts 236 HP which propels you down the road in a fine piece of automotive history. This car is in driver condition, a "20 footer", not in show condition. Going by the body tag this car was originally two tone teal with teal interior. It has since been repainted inside and out. The paint job looks good from a distance but up close the body does have some flaws. There are some dings in the panels and a scratch in the driver's side front fender that extends into the driver's door. The front and rear glass has been replaced. The bumpers have been re chromed. The rear bumper is in great shape. The front one has cracked chrome on the drivers side from bumping into something. The pot metal pieces are more than likely original and are pitted. The stainless is in good condition. There are some trim pieces missing around the front and rear windows. Mechanically it is good. Carburetor has just been rebuilt. Distributor was taken apart, new points, cap and rotor, and all advance locked out at 30 degrees. Still equipped with generator and works very well. Spark plugs are new. Aluminum radiator. Manual steering and brakes work well. Exhaust system is two years old. Starter has been rebuilt as well. Silvertown tires have right around 2000 miles on them. Rear transmission seal leaks. All gauges and equipment are in working condition, including there factory radio. Interior seats have been recovered, seat belts installed, carpet and head liner replaced. Winning bidder will pay 500 dollars at the close of the auction and full payment within 7 days of end of auction. Winning bidder will be responsible for arranging pickup or delivery of vehicle. On Mar-29-12 at 13:00:29 PDT, seller added the following information: If you notice in most of the pictures the car has the Special emblem on the side. THIS CAR IS NOT A SPECIAL, IT IS A CENTURY! I have removed that Special emblems and replaced them with the correct Century emblems. This car is also equipped with the factory 4 barrel carburetor.On Mar-29-12 at 18:25:46 PDT, seller added the following information: If you want to see pictures of the under carriage just send me a message with an email address and I will send pictures to you.