1970 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Ford Country Squire

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  1. mashaffer

    mashaffer New Member

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    As a dyed in the wool blue oval guy I am not qualified to give an objective opinion. :D Both look like nice rides BTW.

    mike
     
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    As for the Squire vs. Estate. It is a hard decision I'm sure the Squire with the 428 is real rare, but is there a build sheet or a number in the vin proving it is real? The Buick looks to be ready to go like it is, and will be a little bit more comfortable for driving and towing since it has a/c, better seats, and more torque. I'd probably go with the Buick because I'm guessing the Squire is rare and deserves a proper restoration.[/QUOTE]



    I have the original delivery sheet for the car. It is a numbers-matching wagon. The gentleman who ordered it owned the Ford dealership in Jamestown, TN.

    The Buick needs some work. The Ford has AC as well.
     
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    So there you have it folks! After all the verbal wrangling on here....the Ford comes out on top! Good plan to keep it Perfesser! :clap:
     
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    MotoMike, he didn't decide yet, he was quoting a previous post.
     
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    Sorry to get your hopes up Mike.
     
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    Well folks, as I continue my comparison of the two wagons, I have made a somewhat shocking discovery. The Ford actually has more front leg room that the Buick. I think it must have something to do with the configuration of dash. The Buick is bulkier than the Ford. I haven't made a final decision, but I am leaning a little more toward the Ford. We'll see........
     
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    gotta love an old ford wagon man.
     
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    I agree! :thumbs2:
     
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    Well, prof....looks like I have to help you with the decision. Since I almost bought that Buick way back I guess I'll just have to take it off your hands. :D
     
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    Of course I haven't driven either, but if they were mine and I had to get rid of one, it would be the Buick. The Country Squire is a more unique wagon with the 428 and all the options.
     
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    Well Fox, I'll definitely keep you in mind if and when she goes on the auction block. :dance:
     
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    My PERSONAL preference is for the Ford, but then I seem to have 'blue ovals' for corpuscles. LOL. It is also very easy to upgrade the Ford for much better fuel economy when not towing. Bet I could get the old girl into the high 30's fairly easily, and for less than the Buick sells for!
     
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    Better fuel mileage would be awesome! Would really like to know what upgrades you would recommend. We definitely need to keep in touch. :yahoo:
     
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