Added another longroof to the family.

So I have been after this wagon since 2001ish. It had belonged to a buddy of mine that is really into '60s, '70s, and '80s Buicks and Pontiacs. Hes got Gran Nationals, Gran Sports, and some really fine examples of GMs finest. I have always had a soft spot for the A body GM cars from the '70s. My mom had a '77 black Monte Carlo when I was a kid growing up in the '80s. I really belive that is where my passion really took off because of that car. Everything from the sound of the duels, to the 8 track, and down to that flowing fender look the A bodies had.

This is a 1973 Buick Century with 160k miles, nothing has been rebuilt other than a cheep respray of the body in the '80s and some seat covers. The paint work is faded, a passenger side door is primer from some yuck hitting the car in the late '80s. The good thing out of that, it is a Calif door and car, so other than the a hole in the pass floor from a leaking window, the car is pretty solid. I do want to keep this as close as stock as I can. I know the wheel covers are from 1974 on up but that is all I have in my GM wheel cover collection.

Also I will be looking for the correct year steering wheel and pulling that '80s tape deck out. Overall it is a solid car, burns a little oil, and leaks a bit of everything. But she is all there and operating!

 

Geeze, NICE WAGON, wagnut!! We will all be watching this one! Nice score!

oh....and I want to move your garage over to my place. Complete with all the toys as shown.

 

Thank you SF. It's been a long 10 years but she is finally mine!

My garage was one of the reasons why I wanted the house.....now I need more room! HA HA HA!

 

Awesome and congrats That thing looks great primer and all...... Now you have 2 wagons that Wes needs his picture in

 

Wes went nuts when he saw the new wagon pull up.......excited and curious. Just spent about 15-20 minutes sniffing and looking at it.

 

What engine is in that new rig, wagnut?

 

Congratulations on the new wagon and as far as the little leaking goes as I used to say about the old harley I used to have " It's like a dog just marking it's territory!"

 

....marking its territory! Makes me wnt to poke a tiny hole in my oil pan.

 

She is powered by a Buick 350 with the 2bbl carb. I hate to touch it, since it is dialed in and runs so strong. But if she decides to give me trouble, out goes the 2bbl and in goes a 4bbl. Just don't know what one just yet.

HA HA HA HA, yes Tireman, I say the same thing too. I tell my friends "Clark is gona leave some love behind, hes marking his territory with some oil for you". I get a dumb look. HA HA HA!

 

Very nice Buford you have there! I like that period of GM mid-size styling from '73 - '77. That "Colonnade" style sold very well across all of the GM lines. Nice ride!

 

Thank you Patrick. That style is very nice, vary flowing, and unique.

 

Nice car. Congratulations.

 

Thank you Safari.

 

Hey I really like the steering wheel, and it and the 1/4 decals are actually correct for a 73 Century GS Coupe...neat to see those on a wagon!

You should look for a set of chrome Buick "Road Wheels" for it. Those would really look good on that car. With new wheels and a paint job that car will really stand out. It's hard to find those not all rusted out, even here in Texas.

Good luck and keep the pics coming please!

-Mike

 

geez...it looks pretty good from here

I had a 72 2drCentury that i bought from the original owners with 50 thou on it...had it for years barely ever used it...nice car...great in the snow