1968 Buick Riviera Gran Sport on 2040-cars
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Here's the story: two "non-car" guys were sold a bill-of-goods on this beautiful classic that had more problems than we were led to believe, and, as a result, we paid a LOT more than the car was worth.
We've put new tires, brakes, shocks, battery, oil filter pump, rebuilt carburetor, belts and cables, on it, and probably some other stuff I've forgotten. There is some rust visible around the trunk rim and license plat recess, and some chrome pitting on the bumper. Is there other rust we're unaware of? I wouldn't bet against it but honestly don't know. There are a couple of minor scrapes on the passenger door that look to me like they could buff out, and a small paint bubble above the "R" logo on the driver's side. The odometer shows 17,856 miles; of course, this can't be certified as accurate, and the car is being sold AS IS, with clear title. The interior is in good shape, except for an approx. 3-4 inch seam split on the driver's seat and a similar split on the other front seat back. The dash is solid but to some extent reflects the age of the car. The back seat looks almost new! The car is drivable but needs a new exhaust system and may have some engine issues; we've had differing opinions from different mechanics---one said the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced, another said he'd be comfortable driving it "to California and back," (we're in Tennessee!) so... Bottom line is, we've fooled with it as much as we're going to, and it's time to take our lumps and turn the page. What you're buying is a gorgeous, limited-production, true Riviera GS with a 430ci, 360hp engine, with bucket seats and "horseshoe" shifter which can be had for a fraction of it's potential value. Required from the winning bidder is a $500, non-refundable deposit, due through PayPal within 24 hours of the auction's close; balance due in cash or by certified cashier's check within seven days. Shipping costs and arrangements are the buyer's responsibility, and we reserve the right to terminate the auction early. Bid vigorously, and good luck! |
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2014 Buick Regal priced from $29,690*
Mon, 09 Sep 2013Buick has announced pricing for the refreshed 2014 Regal. The base model offers a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, 259-horsepower, four-cylinder engine for $30,615 (*after $925 delivery and destination fee). The standard turbo can be replaced by Buick's eAssist mild hybrid system for $32,485. The electrified powertrain delivers 36 miles per gallon, in place of the turbo's 30 mpg on the highway.
The big powertrain news for 2014 is the inclusion of an all-wheel-drive system for an extra $2,175. Marking one of the few uses of all-wheel drive on a Buick car, the new Regal AWD has an electronic, limited-slip differential and a HiPer Strut front suspension, which is the same front arrangement used on the hot, front-drive Regal GS.
Speaking of the Regal GS, it's not so hot for 2014. It sports the same 259-horsepower engine as the standard Regal, but offsets that with a wealth of standard, optional or flat-out exclusive equipment like active dampers, Brembo brakes and a Bose stereo. Prices (all including the $925 fee) start at $37,830. Like the standard car, the GS will be available with all-wheel drive for the first time, bringing it a bit more in line with its cousins across the pond - Opel Insignia OPC and Vauxhall Insignia VXR. Prices for the GS AWD start at $40,195.
Repo man pays off elderly couple's car just in time for Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 28 2016Repo men get bad raps for a good reason; no one likes having their car taken away. At least one guy in the repossession game proved folks in his profession aren't all bad when he helped an elderly couple hold on to their wheels right before Thanksgiving. According to the Belleville News-Democrat, unexpected bills and the rising cost of prescription medications pushed Stanford and Patty Kipping's fixed income to the breaking point. Unable to keep up with the $95 dollar a month payment on their 1998 Buick, they fell into arrears and the bank sent a repo man out to their home in Red Bud, Illinois to reclaim the car. Jim Ford, co-owner of Illini Recovery Inc., hooked up the old Buick and dragged it away, but later that night his conscience caught up with him. "When I got home that night, I said to myself, 'They are a real nice elderly couple. I gotta do something. I can't just take their car,'" Ford told the News-Democrat. Ford did do something, something surprisingly humane. He set up a GoFundMe and, within just a few short hours, he raised more than $3,500 dollars. This was enough money to pay off the Kipping's loan with a little left over for some maintenance. Ford and a friend then hooked the car back up and towed it back to the Kipping's home. Ford presented the couple with their trusty Buick, and threw in a thousand dollars in an envelope and a frozen turkey for Thanksgiving. "It was a miracle come true," Patty told the paper. "We didn't know what we were going to do." "I got up this morning and I looked up at the sun and I said, 'I hope we get our car back,'" added Stanford. "It's just unbelievable."Related Video: News Source: Belleville News-Democrat Auto News Weird Car News Buick repossession repo man
Jay Leno finds no detail neglected on Icon's Derelict 1948 Buick Super
Wed, Apr 1 2015Jonathan Ward seems to have one of the greatest jobs in the world. As the CEO at Icon, he's in charge of not only the company's fantastic trucks but its Derelict series of semi-restored classics, as well. Ward's vehicles are no strangers to Jay Leno's Garage, but the latest guest on the show might be one of Icon's coolest yet. What looks like a 1948 Buick Super Convertible on the outside hides the supercharged heart of a Corvette ZR1 underneath. Like the rest of the Derelict series, this old Buick's toasted paint and pitted chrome are all part of the charm of the car, and it's really a case of beauty being more than skin deep. The Super rides on a custom chassis and suspension to make the convertible a far better driver than even a pristine original example. Plus, Ward hides all sorts of modern upgrades inside that are practically invisible until he points them out. Leno absolutely falls in love with driving the Derelict Buick. If his enthusiasm grabs you, the video below from Ward goes much deeper into the build process of this awesome project.