These have been in my fathers garage parked for at least 20 years. They have been under tarps. They both run and I wouldn't trust the tires. There is a small dent in the '56(?) behind the passenger rear door near the rocker. The '64(?) 225 has some rust in the lower quarter behind the drivers side tire iirc. The old man is getting a little mushy and these need to go. Easier now than when he is gone. What do you think is a fair value for these vehicles?
Current values for two old Buicks.
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Your '56 is a 1957.
More info is needed. Could be worth a lot!
More info is needed. Could be worth a lot!
Beautiful cars. Unfortunately Buicks are not highly collectable.
Our '65 4-4-2 is one of the most original ones left; I even have the build sheet from Fremont.
If it were a Goat or Chevelle SS is would be worth a lot more, even though it is much more rare.
I love my Oldsey. My wife's father bought it new in 1965 in Redondo Beach. 97K miles; always garaged.
If I were selling those cars and wanted top dollar, I would plan on a year timeline.
The 1st thing I would do is contact Buick clubs nationwide.
Good luck.
Our '65 4-4-2 is one of the most original ones left; I even have the build sheet from Fremont.
If it were a Goat or Chevelle SS is would be worth a lot more, even though it is much more rare.
I love my Oldsey. My wife's father bought it new in 1965 in Redondo Beach. 97K miles; always garaged.
If I were selling those cars and wanted top dollar, I would plan on a year timeline.
The 1st thing I would do is contact Buick clubs nationwide.
Good luck.
My dad use to be into old 60's Pontiacs when I was a kid.
Don't be offended by people when they look at the cars if you deal with potential buyers in person.
You can look around on the internet and get an idea on prices.
Two realities. Rust on the 225 is a turn off and that blue Buick is ugly, making it an undesirable color to buy.
Don't be offended by people when they look at the cars if you deal with potential buyers in person.
You can look around on the internet and get an idea on prices.
Two realities. Rust on the 225 is a turn off and that blue Buick is ugly, making it an undesirable color to buy.
I'm dealing with this from 1,000 miles away. Asked by family what they are worth. I haven't seen them uncovered for many a year. Just sitting around. There is also a mid sixties Imperial that I don't have pictures of. They are what they are and I don't believe there are any unrealistic expectations.
1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera
1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible
1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera
1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ! many would say the same to an elantra, mustang etc.
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A '64 Elantra 225 convertable sold for $14.5K last month on bringatrailor.com
Electra?
Yeah, I meant Electra. Stupid fat fingers 
Yeah, I meant Electra. Stupid fat fingers
It's ok lol
I don't think miles matter much, but a desirable, numbers-matching motor may perk the price up a lot.
But I agree, within a range centered around 10k sold on a sunny spring day.
Both are very nice. The white two door should fetch more money. Having four doors on a vintage car actually hurts the value some. Both do have some blemishes as you describe. A car's value is what someone is willing to pay for it but I am thinking of $7500-10k.
Mostly true - 1 exception is my 87 Grand National. It is worth lots more than a comparable (but way underpowered) Monte Carlo SS or Olds Cutlass of the same year. The Buick GN is the best car of the G bodies in my opinion.
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To the OP, i'd visit Buick Forums.
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https://www.hagerty.ca/apps/valuationtools/1987-Buick-Regal-Grand_National
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https://www.hagerty.ca/apps/valuationtools/1987-Buick-Regal-Grand_National
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A source of torment will be the decision between "just sell 'em as is" vs "repair 'em before sale".
Might there be a benefit to selling them as a PAIR ONLY? just askin'
In 1972 or '73 a high school pal's father bought a used 1966 Electra 225 convertible.
Sonny and a schoolmate exploded the engine. I saw shattered pistons with my own eyes (pan removed).
Sonny then ridiculed his father for buying a used car.
I swear they were dysfunctional before the term was coined.
Might there be a benefit to selling them as a PAIR ONLY? just askin'
In 1972 or '73 a high school pal's father bought a used 1966 Electra 225 convertible.
Sonny and a schoolmate exploded the engine. I saw shattered pistons with my own eyes (pan removed).
Sonny then ridiculed his father for buying a used car.
I swear they were dysfunctional before the term was coined.
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