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Century Aeroback Sedan. Great Original Survivor! Very Rare! 305 V8! Two-tone! on 2040-cars

US $2,950.00
Year:1978 Mileage:86250 Color: Two Tone Beige and Brown. /
 Tan
Location:

Akron, Ohio, United States

Akron, Ohio, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Aeroback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:305 cubic inch V8.
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4H09H8G138332 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Buick
Model: Century
Trim: Four door fastback.
Options: Cassette Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 86,250
Exterior Color: Two Tone Beige and Brown.
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Buick and Oldsmobile introduced the "Aeroback" fastback bodies on the mid-size G body cars in 1978 in response to the hatchback models being imported from Europe and Japan. The American buying public wasn't quite ready for this radical style. As a result, they were only available for three model years. Sales numbers for those years were very low, especially for the Buick Century, so they are a very rare sight today.

This example is a true survivor which was in the possesion of the original owner up until very recently. It was sold new in Coshocton, Ohio and lived the majority of its life in that quaint little town. All original documentation is intact as well as the original keys in the original leather key case from the selling dealer. It is equipped with the one-year only 305 cubic inch V8 which starts instantly and runs smoothe. The automatic transmission shifts crisply and the brakes are great. Routine service has just been done and its performance instills confidence. All systems work as they should, although the cold weather has prevented me from testing the air conditioning.

Considering that the car is 35 years old, it is a remarkable survivor. The paint is over 90% original and still shows well. There are no rips or tears in the original upholstery or carpet and the dash has no cracks. Some of the plastic trim has gotten brittle with age and does show some cracking and some of the exterior chrome has some deterioration. Overall, it is a wonderfully original example of a rarely seen model.

This car is a great entry level collectible which is easy and reasonable to maintain. It's a true artifact of a transistional time for U.S. manufacturers. Lots of retro-cool for not a lot of money, and still a very usable car. This would get you instant celebrity status with members of the Brown Car Appreciation Society. Personal inspections are welcome. Feel free to ask any questions through the ebay system. The lucky winning bidder must make payment in full within six days of auctions' end. As with any car of this age, it is sold as-is. Have fun and good luck!

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