1957 Buick Estate Wagon - $23000 (Potomac)

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  1. Wenck126

    Wenck126 New Member

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    Wenck126, Apr 16, 2013
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    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    WOW! Need more info and pics, but this seems like a great deal!
     
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    Oh mannnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!:49:
     
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    Looking carefully at the rocker panel and door bottoms, I supect some heavy Bondo-bombing
     
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    Maybe why they're trying to sell it for that price with only one photo, taken from a distance.
     
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    With one of these, $23,000 is priced to allow for some fairly serious upgrades without going upside down on value. There may be a need for new rockers, but they are available. The doors are quite likely fixable. All in all, a good car at a good price, especially for a driver quality car.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I agree with Mike on this one. Plus something just "off" below or at the front door. And that's only one side!
    Still a good price if it runs and looks good up close.
     
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    For sure you are going to run into some restoration issues on this one, but overall, even at $23k, it's probably a decent investment. You'll have one of the coolest wagons out there, and when you go to sell it, you might just make a few thousand. Buy it for $23k, restore it for maybe $30k. Total investment $53k, and it's probably going to be worth a minimum of $80k.
     
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    Guy wants $23K for the car and shows us one pic????

    Looks like a deal....maybe. I don't like repaints. Could be a deal....maybe not.:huh:
     
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    Can I ask what makes this wagon worth so much?
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    It's rare, very desirable, and it's mostly so I can't afford it!:banghead3:
     
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    Basically, it's the hardtop styling (no center pillar between the side windows on the doors). Also, it has very cool 50's styling. I would equate it to a 4-door '57 Chevy Nomad. Not that many left, either.

    These wagons were built for only 2 years - '57 and '58.
    As a side note, there was an Oldsmobile version as well, the Fiesta, pictured below.
    '57:
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    '58
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    Yep, what CAT says goes for me as well..........Would make a great stablemate for the Safari - oh well.
     
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    looks

    looks like a four door Caballero wagon ! :cheers:
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Maybe if we get a few more members to go in together we can take turns driving it. :rofl2:

    My turn---My turn!:taz:
     
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