1973 Centurion Stage 1 Coupe on 2040-cars
Madrid, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:455
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Buick
Model: LeSabre
Trim: Centurion Sport Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Mileage: 34,500
Sub Model: Centurion 455
Exterior Color: Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan Cloth
Number of Doors: 2
This auction is for a 1973 Buick Centurion 2 door sport coupe with clear Iowa title. It runs, but has an engine knock. Brakes, stops. This is a project vehicle, needing at a minimum an engine rebuild.
It is a 2 door coupe with what is known as the High Performance option, which means a big valve 455 and dual exhaust. This car came from Idaho, where it was elderly owned for it's entire life, well cared for and the odometer shows around 34,500 miles, which are believed to be original, based on the closing of the doors and other issues.
It came off the trailer when delivered running with an audible engine knock. I have driven it locally for 3 1/2 years, then finally got it into the garage and starting reducing it for a restoration project. I am no longer interested in putting in the time and expense to restore the car as I am getting older and never have the time to work on cars.
My descriptions are honest. I have over $2500 in the car and my starting bid is very fair, with no reserve and represents a huge cash loss. Crusher price is around $250 here.
This would be a shame to crush or part out as these are nice looking cars restored or in original shape and are great road cars. This one is equipped very well with the following options or standard features:
1. High Performance Option
2. Power 40/60 seat in deluxe clothe (available through SMS)
3. Rear window defroster new style in glass
4. Manual windows
5. Power steering / air conditioning / power brakes.
The body on this car and the floor pans are overall very nice. The RUST consists of pinholes in the lower rear quarter which can be saved. Rust has also hit the trunk molding rail which is still OK, but is not perfect.
Interior
Interior needs some restoration. The seats will need redone but the fabric is available from SMS. Dash pad is cracked but I have a couple of decent dash pads. Door panels and other interior vinyl just need cleaning. Glass is good all around.
There is a dent as pictured on the right front fender, but it's simple and not compound.
Engine and drivetrain
The engine started and ran fine and I believe the car will load on a trailer without issue. I removed the battery at the start of reduction for restoration. The HOOD is stored on the property, this car is sold complete.
Grille and bumpers are decent. Standard non posi rear axle, no four note horns. PS and PBrakes always worked well. I basically just yard drove this around until I had garage space. It has been garaged for 2 years, heated and air conditioned so there has been no further deterioration. It's a nice project for not a lot of money.
Has 4-5 Buick road wheels original to the car. What else can I tell you? I can be reached at 515-520-2611 or through ebay. This is a no reserve auction intended to move the car to someone who can restore it. HAS CLEAR IOWA TITLE in my name for easy transfer of ownership.
Thanks for looking.
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