1971 Buick Estate Wagon

Ok, THIS is derby material and not that nice green 1975 Buick from last week.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Buick-Estate-Wagon-/142803972906?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

No way. That's a rust-free desert car

 

Not too many demolition derbies in southern California.........

 

With their seemingly unlimited budgets, I wouldn't be surprised, if they compete with the rest of potential buyers of California cars.
This wagon is salvagable, though. Without all the body work to do, much time and money is saved. So, it needs civilized wheels, air cleaner and a front clip. Big deal. That hood can get hammered back into decent enough shape, until a mint one is found, if one absolutely wants to make a museum piece out of it.
I'm usually a loyal Oldsmobile guy, when it's about 1965 to '70 full-sized cars. But, as far as skinny-bumpered Clamshells go, I'm Buick first. What's $1,100 in 1971 currencey? That just goes to show you that this is a bargain. Here's what it could look like:



A sporty upgrade, if it'll fit:

 

You might want to check out the roof just north of the B pillar, Ivy. I'm not seeing much rust anywhere else, however.



The back end's a lot better than that rotted 71/72 Chevy we saw some months ago:



Seems good on the passenger side, too:



Then again you know the drill; check it out a few feet away and you may see all sorts of other imperfections you didn't notice in the camera photos.

 

True, if it was anything other than a desert car. It looks like honest surface rust, though. If the rust wasn't there, Bondo would have a safe place to hide. That stuff collecting in the rain gutter just above the B-pillar looks like the only cause for concern. But, at this stage, it can only be minor. If it was seeping out of a vinyl top, that would be a different story

 

Yes if someone was motivated and had the room, they could buy this rust free 71 Centurian and use the front clip. I believe this Centurian hardtop is rare in its own right as well.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/1971-buick-centurion/6595472672.html

 

Rare and too good to waste. Once its front clip is on the wagon, the Centurion will have to wait around, before getting a donor clip itself

 

Yes according to wiki a Stage 1 4 speed Centurian was available early 71. Would be very interesting to see how the interior and running gear was configured on that model.

 

http://buicks.net/show_and_shine/Smartin/

 

This actually sold?

 

Demolition derby guy bought it

 

Why are you surprised? All Clamshell Wagons (save for ones that are far too rusty) are in high demand by derby guys.