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1978 Buick Regal -- Low Mileage American Muscle 5.0 Liter V8 on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:41981 Color: is
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Big style, two owner car, always garage kept, with only 41,981 miles.

This car has been in the family since new and has been in storage for the last nine years while I was overseas, and then on the west coast.

The car looks very good overall and runs well. I have been driving it for the last several months with no problems. There are small leaks with engine oil, power steering fluid, and coolant so you have to keep an eye on fluid levels but I have had no trouble with the vehicle -- even on several 100-mile-plus weekend trips.

Interior is an 8/10 with no rips, tears or heavy stains. Inside is very clean and carpets and upholstery are in very good condition. This vehicle has never been smoked in. Headliner is sagging in some spots and definitely needs to be replaced but it’s not terrible.

Exterior is 7/10 and paint looks beautiful. There is some rust on the doors and rear fenders and the plastic trim off the rear bumper has become brittle and fallen off over the years. Some has also cracked off from the right front fender. There are about a dozen scratches, chips, dings and cosmetic issues that you should anticipate on a 35 year old vehicle which are noticeable up close but mostly melt away from a few feet. This has always been a Chicago car so there is definitely rust on the under carriage.

A/C blows, but not cold. Heating works nicely. Wipers work fine but the motor that sprays the fluid is not working. When I took the car to a local shop in September for some repairs they said the 5.0 liter V8 engine and transmission are solid. Power steering is baby soft although the wheel is about 25 degrees off and needs to be realigned. Otherwise, all lights, switches, and gauges work to the best of my knowledge.

Since I brought it out of storage in September 2013, the car has had brand new;

·        - Battery

·         -Tires; balance/alignment

·         -Rear brake lines

·         -Rear wheel cylinders

·         -Oil filter and change

·         -Center exhaust pipe, muffler

This car has big character and -- no joke -- virtually every single time I drive it out people want to wink and nod at me like I’m driving around in a Southern Comfort whiskey commercial.

As most of you already know, you just don’t see the build-quality of these 70’s era cars on the road today. This car actually looks like it was built out of metal. Moreover, I never see other late model ‘daily-drivers’ on the road that look this nice and people take notice.

If you want to have a cool, classic car where you can do the repairs yourself and bring it back to showroom magnificence, or just a reasonably priced daily driver with genuine style, this car could be for you.

People just love seeing this car out and about and I’m looking forward to putting it in the hands of someone who will appreciate it as much as I have. I just bought a 1984 MB 300d which I am hoping to enjoy for the next 300k miles, so the Regal has got to go, I'm afraid.

I’ll do my best to answer any questions you may have. 

Local buyers welcome to contact me in order to set up a time to view.

$500 deposit due within 24 hours of auction end.

Winning bid is a contractual agreement so make sure you've talked to all the right people before you make a bid!

Paid for in full and picked up/shipped within 10 days.

Thanks for Viewing and Good Luck.

 

 

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Tue, 17 Aug 2010

2010 Buick Enclave - Click above for high-res image gallery
The summer of 2010's recall hit parade continues unabated today, with General Motors having just announced that it is asking 243,403 owners of its 2009-2010 Lambda crossovers to bring their three-row haulers in for inspection. The culprit? Second-row seat belts in select Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook CUVs have "failed to perform properly in a crash."
According to GM, a second-row seat-side trim piece is to blame, as it can impede the upward rotation of the buckle after the seat is folded flat. As a result, if the buckle makes contact with the seat frame, cosmetic damage can occur, potentially requiring additional force to operate the buckle properly. So far, no great shakes, but in the process of applying that additional force, the occupant may push the buckle cover down to the strap, potentially revealing and depressing the red release button. As a result of this, the belt may not latch, or in certain cases, it may actually appear to be latched when, in fact, it isn't.

2014 Chevy Malibu, Buick LaCrosse recalled over brake mix-up

Thu, 08 May 2014

The recall madness over at General Motors isn't letting up anytime soon, as evidenced by this latest call-back of 8,208 Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse sedans. For those keeping track, this is the fifth recall that GM has announced in the past two weeks, not to mention the massive ignition-switch issue from earlier this year.
GM issued a statement saying these sedans are being recalled due to "possible reduced braking performance," according to Automotive News. The problem? Rear brake rotors may have accidentally been installed in the front brake assembly. And since both cars use more robust braking systems up front than out back, braking power could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Automotive News reports that, of the over 8,000 cars being recalled, about 1,700 are currently in the hands of customers, while the others are still in dealer inventory. GM is unaware of any crashes or injuries related to this problem. All of the affected vehicles are from the 2014 model year.

Buick Enspire EV crossover concept claims 370 miles of range

Tue, Apr 17 2018

For the Beijing Auto Show, Buick is showing yet another crossover, this one in concept form. It's called the Buick Enspire, and unlike the rest of the brand's crossovers, this one is all electric. It's more than just a repurposed Bolt EV, too. Instead of the Bolt's 150 kW and 200-horsepower motor, the Buick has a 410 kW motor, which equates to 550 horsepower. Buick claims the motor will get the crossover to 60 mph in just 4 seconds. The Enspire isn't all about performance, though. It would also have a very healthy claimed range of 370 miles, topping that of the longest-range Tesla. Fast charging is supported, with Buick saying it can recover 80 percent of its charge within 40 minutes, though the company doesn't say how potent the charger used for that number is. It also apparently has support for wireless charging. This Enspire concept is rather pleasant looking, too. It has smooth, elegant curves draped on a body with a very wide, aggressive stance. The grille is an interesting evolution of Buick's current design, exaggerating the current crossbar into large wings that spread into the lights, and trading the vertical slats of the main grille for a solid illuminated insert. The rear taillights are also distinctive in how they comprise one long, slender line that form a pseudo spoiler in the rear hatch. The interior is plenty swoopy, too, with a number of futuristic touches. It has an OLED touchscreen for infotainment, and the windshield features augmented reality capabilities displaying road information and navigation routes. Luxury touches include real wood arm rests and center console. Whether we'll see a production Buick with the capabilities of the Enspire is anyone's guess. Surely to have that level of power and range would make it immensely expensive, similar to or surpassing the Tesla Model S and the Jaguar I-Pace. That would be rarefied air for Buick. But we wouldn't be surprised to see either an all-new crossover, or a redesigned current model, sporting the designs seen on this concept. And many of the cues will likely spill over to other Buick products. And while the performance seen in this concept might not reach production, we also wouldn't rule out an electric Buick of some sort, probably a crossover in the near future. General Motors has made it very clear it's going to push electric vehicle development, and a Buick crossover would be a good choice for a few reasons.