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A Buick Wildcat that's been part of the same family since new is looking for a new home on Craigslist. The car was parked in a barn in 1989 and hasn't moved ever since, still exhibiting a condition that allows for an easy restoration.
1964 didn't bring too many changes to the Wildcat lineup, though it did witness a major surge in sales. Buick shipped more than 84,000 units, up from 35,700 cars in 1963.
One of these Wildcats was pulled from a barn recently, with the seller explaining that the car spent no less than 34 years in the same place. The owner's grandmother purchased it from the Buick dealership, so this Wildcat has been part of the same family since it was new.
The car flexes a very good shape, with the owner explaining that the interior only needs to get vacuumed to shiny like a new cabin. We're not provided with mileage information, but the car must be a low-mile survivor, considering how good it looks inside.
The exterior comes with the typical problems for a car this old, though the rust damage is very limited. The seller explains that the body is still very straight, and the rust only made it to the driver's rear quarter area. Otherwise, this Wildcat flexes a very cool patina, though considering the vehicle is all-original, the next buyer might want to spray a new layer of paint.
It's unclear if the vehicle is complete, but I believe it is, given all its shape and that everything is original. This Wildcat never served as a donor for another project, so all parts should still be in place.
The engine is as mysterious as it gets, as the seller says they didn't have the time to see if it turned over. All wires are intact, though, as the car never faced a mice invasion thanks to the army of cats in the region.
The 1964 Wildcat was available with a 401 V8 as standard. It produced 325 horsepower and remained the base choice until 1966. Buick also offered a 425 V8 with 340 horsepower as optional.
This Build Wildcat looks like an easy restoration, and I don't expect it to remain available for too long. Everything is in place, the engine is still there, the car is not a rust bucket, and the interior is incredibly clean, so it should get a second chance very fast. The owner wants to get only $2,500 for the car, and you'll need to drive your trailer to Missouri to take it home. The vehicle isn't road-worthy, but it rolls and steers freely. The tires are bad and must be replaced before taking the car out for a spin.
One of these Wildcats was pulled from a barn recently, with the seller explaining that the car spent no less than 34 years in the same place. The owner's grandmother purchased it from the Buick dealership, so this Wildcat has been part of the same family since it was new.
The car flexes a very good shape, with the owner explaining that the interior only needs to get vacuumed to shiny like a new cabin. We're not provided with mileage information, but the car must be a low-mile survivor, considering how good it looks inside.
The exterior comes with the typical problems for a car this old, though the rust damage is very limited. The seller explains that the body is still very straight, and the rust only made it to the driver's rear quarter area. Otherwise, this Wildcat flexes a very cool patina, though considering the vehicle is all-original, the next buyer might want to spray a new layer of paint.
It's unclear if the vehicle is complete, but I believe it is, given all its shape and that everything is original. This Wildcat never served as a donor for another project, so all parts should still be in place.
The engine is as mysterious as it gets, as the seller says they didn't have the time to see if it turned over. All wires are intact, though, as the car never faced a mice invasion thanks to the army of cats in the region.
The 1964 Wildcat was available with a 401 V8 as standard. It produced 325 horsepower and remained the base choice until 1966. Buick also offered a 425 V8 with 340 horsepower as optional.
This Build Wildcat looks like an easy restoration, and I don't expect it to remain available for too long. Everything is in place, the engine is still there, the car is not a rust bucket, and the interior is incredibly clean, so it should get a second chance very fast. The owner wants to get only $2,500 for the car, and you'll need to drive your trailer to Missouri to take it home. The vehicle isn't road-worthy, but it rolls and steers freely. The tires are bad and must be replaced before taking the car out for a spin.
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