Vehicle Sale History - Buick Roadmaster page 21

Feast your eyes on what is very likely one of the world's finest, lowest mileage, original and unmolested 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagons left on the planet of a total 9147 produced. Being the final year for this, the last full-size American station wagon, all were dubbed, "Collectors Editions" as the hood ornament states. This unit is Dark Cherry Metallic, one of the most desirable colors and is one of 1090 factory wood-delete cars, as the remaining 8057 had vinyl wood siding. Being partial to GM products, and having had many B-body cars and wagons in the family, when GM declared 1996 to be the final year for this type of vehicle, I placed a special order at Douglas Buick in Summit NJ. Being a car guy and gear head, I knew exactly what options would be important to the car's value later. I specified the 77U Dark Cherry color, the WB4 delete of the wood-grain, and the 793 Dark Ruby Red leather, in Z27 Limited trim as opposed to base trim. According to the Comp-nine VIN database, only 30 were produced with these four GM RPO codes. The Corvette-derived 5.7L LT1 engine with true dual exhaust and 4L60E trans was standard issue in all these 1996 wagons. However, if you wanted to get all that power to the pavement most quickly, you were not going to be happy with the standard slug-like 2.56 rear end, so you needed to order the factory towing package to get the highest performance 2.93 gear set, and unless you enjoy excessive wheel-spin, you needed to order the G80 locking rear differential, only available once the tow pkg was ordered. Now, of the 30 units in this color and trim combo, only 21 had the 2.93 gears and G80, so this is indeed a rare car if this is how you like your final edition Roadmaster wagon to look and perform. Through owning many of these LT1 powered B-body cars, I met the best group of car guys I ever encountered on the Impala SS forum. After seeing how some of the members further improved an already great platform, I decided I too wanted to modify a wagon. Starting with a factory black WB4 wood-delete wagon I bought from the original owner, and after many other performance modifications, I installed a T56 6-speed manual and a 4.10 geared Eaton posi out back, just to have a big wagon that looks, sounds, and performs better than ever intended by GM. While economy wasn't my build objective, in this version, it actually gets the same highway gas mileage as in the stock format. It is pictured but NOT for sale. This Dark Cherry wagon was never used as a daily driver, it was always an additional car in the family, driven mostly by my parents, who are now in their mid-eighties and beyond being able to enjoy it or even need it any longer. I'd keep it myself if I didn't already have one I modified to suit me better. The car has always been garaged, both day and night. Around 1999, I had a perfect set of 1996 Roadmaster wheels specially polished and chrome plated and to this day, I have never seen another set, they are likely the only ones, and they are in flawless, jewel-like condition, with brake dust shields behind the front ones. These are on this wagon presently, shod with a set of Good Year Eagle GA 235/70/15 rubber that also appear new. Should a buyer prefer wheels in the original aluminum finish, I have an original, new set that may be substituted. Since a factory rear sway-bar was never available on the wagon, I added a bolt-on beefy Hotchkis unit. The car has a dealer installed CD changer in the rear side compartment. Condition Report Paint - no scratches, swirl marks, bird shit stains, tree sap stains, squashed bug marks, the paint is blemish-free and there is zero fade on any exterior surfaces consistent with a car garaged both night and day. There may be a half-dozen or so tiny stone chips, only the size of a dot one could make with the tip of a pen, that were touched up with factory paint over the years. Body - no dings or dentsTrim - no blemishesUnder-hood - no rust, all tags and markings in placeInterior - no damage, not even one scrape on any plastic, the leather, dash, and all carpeting were covered from new until just now, revealing a mint interior, never any smoking or dogs allowed. Original cargo shade and mats mint, never stepped onUndercarriage - original stainless exhaust. Floor-pans were dealer-undercoated when new and show no signs of rust, same for the frame itself. Some minor surface rust on some untreated under-body components, consistent with some winter driving in the northeast early in the cars life. Mechanical - regularly serviced and every component in the vehicle operates exactly as it should including heat and A/C. The G67 auto-level rear air shocks were recently replaced with new GM Delco units and the fronts with Monroe severe-service units. No check engine light on and all monitors ready. Car performs flawlessly as i just drove it nearly 100 miles at 75-80 mph and I'm a mechanic with so much experience with this particular type of car and power-train, that if it as much as farted, I would have noticed. No leaks visible from underneath and no drippings on the garage floor.Documentation - Complete provenance - I have the original sales order, the original window sticker, owners manual, prestige sales brochure, the Comp-nine VIN report, carfax, autocheck, all dealer service records from new, and two sets original keys, key code knockouts, emergency key, and factory remotes, all to be included with sale. While I am a licensed NJ used car dealer, I am selling this car as a private individual, because I ordered this car new, and my name appears on the original title, and the car fax verifies this original one-owner status. If you require a 30-day temp tag to enable you to drive it home, then I will sell the car as a dealer, your choice. Also listed on the car fax is one accident in 2010 to the left rear, and the vehicle was listed as driveable and not towed. The auto check lists this accident as a minor incident. The facts of this incident were that someone backed into the left rear of the car while it was parked, and it got reported, however, the body of the car and all of its 100% original GM factory paint was undamaged. What was damaged and replaced with new parts were two stainless steel body moldings and the original rear plastic bumper was refinished, since it was only scratched. Application of my paint meter on all body panels reveals consistent, uniform readings of depth, confirming these statements. Based on these facts and the lack of any available comparable wagon, there is no deduction in value for such a minor incident that never even caused body damage, only bumper and trim. This vehicle, can be seen only by appointment Monday-Friday, but not on Wednesdays. My cell is seven three two five three nine four zero four zero and you may call me seven days from 8am - 8pm EST. I would rather not have to respond to texts and emails from buyers within the US, so if that's where you are, then pick up the phone and call me if you are a buyer, any unanswered calls will be returned same day. If you are outside the US, then I will be happy to entertain emails from you if you first reveal your location. Foreign buyers are welcome, as I have had positive experiences selling cars to buyers in Europe, the Middle East, and even Australia. While I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements, I will not be responsible for any shipping costs or any damage not listed on the shipping manifest. If vehicle is paid in full, indoor storage is available free of charge for a reasonable period. The pricing on this car signals both its quality as well as its scarcity, and has been designed to entice those who can both appreciate and afford the best available. Think of this car as the very last bus. If you've been looking, and waiting, and you miss it, there won't ever be another like it coming down the line, this is the one to buy. Feel free to call and discuss if you can foresee yourself owning this unique and car that is being offered for sale by the original owner, for the first time since I special ordered it new. Thanks for your consideration.

Have you seen the Hagerty 2019 Best Ten List? This car is on it. About 100 made with this combination. Last year as you know. The paint is original and retains about 75% of gloss. There are three door dings (pimple size) in various places and could be removed by paintless methods in all probability. Two chrome strips held down by small screws are visible. You can see LR taillight has some minor cloudiness on top but is almost unnoticeable. I have the third seat as well as the cargo roof rails. The wood floor in back lifts up to access storage where the third seat was and there is a prop to hold it open. About 10 cubic feet of storage there. You can easily reinstall the seat if you want and still leave the wood there but it would be a slight incline. No mechanical issues at all. Doesn't burn or leak oil. Power to spare. I hate to use the phrase "ice cold air" because of course if the air coming out of the vents was truly ice cold, the evaporator would clog up. So it's cold, OK? And yes the evaporator has even been replaced. The "Pass Key" light is on however. Apparently someone bypassed the key chip sensor but it doesn't affect any functions. Original manual and brochure. A potential buyer had it inspected and it's all good. Deal didn't close because he wanted to knock the price down, probably for resale. The Hagerty valuation price is $13000 to $18000. I know this sounds high which is why the price is what it is. Prior owner and I have done all the replacement to accessory mechanical components like Optispark, tie rods, oil cooler lines and etc. New tires. Trans oil and filters changed twice so as to remove all the fine grit that eventually is the downfall of these and other auto transmissions. Diff oil changed. Who does that? So you get the idea. Like the back side of the wheels. *see photo before and after* The factory leaves the rough-ish aluminum casting surface inside but polishes the front. So there is inevitable pitting on the back or inside of the wheels. I wire brushed it all off and painted with a bright chrome finish. All the little places where car polish accumulates in the many many trim pieces has been fastidiously removed. So it shows like it might be concours level but really it's not. I hesitate to give it a category number because I'm not an expert at that art. It is great for Cars and Coffee events however. It has such presence. If the photos don't convince you that it's worth what the listing price is, then maybe my pics are not so great. How many of the listings you see talk candidly about rust? They say lots of stuff like never driven in salt. These cars do have some rust issues inevitably from rain. You can treat it or ignore it. I have chosen to treat it and so you see the photo of the wheel well. There was some flaky rust in all the wells (about 10 square inches each) but wire brushed to shiny metal, painted with rust converter and then glassed and then painted or flex-sealed. Same for the rear seat foot wells about 6 square inches each. Same for spare tire well. And while I was at it, the entire underside has been wire brushed and either rust preserver-ed or rust converter or flex sealed where I thought first two steps inadequate. There are a few places where I couldn't get at it even with a Dremel but it's just the kind of pitting you would expect on the undersurfaces. No exterior sheet metal rust except one spot of about two square inches. The repaint there would be hard to find. No doors, rockers, etc. It has been in my heated and cooled garage for three years since I bought it. So pampered and cherished. But driven hard every two weeks or so. By hard I mean highway (plus) speeds and given half throttle or more when I can. I do believe a little in "Italian Tune Ups" so as to keep the rings seated. Recent potential buyer had it inspected and it's all good.

I resell a lot of items and I bought this as a backup car. Since I really haven't had to use it and I've destroyed another car's interior with the various items I've bought for resale I thought I'd try to sell it instead. I've had to replace the battery and battery post, along with my mechanic updating the computer disabling the TBI valve, which failed, as per TSB 01-06-04-011, but not much else. Overall the car is very nice, but there are some small things. The only problems I see are: This was a smoker's car; while I don't smell anything, but there are a few places where cigarette butts were put out. The radio constantly thinks there's a tape in. The rear right bumper has a small area where it looks like it was wrinkled at one point, but it's not bad. The carpeting could use a cleaning. There is a dent on the side that's not easily visible; it's dented in but doesn't break the paint. The right turn signal doesn't blink. There is a small amount of rust by where the spare tire is stored. I have another Roadmaster with most of the trim if you'd like to take it off. I have a rear wiper for it. I will occasionally drive it around to exercise it, so the mileage might be slightly higher. I prefer that a buyer see the car in person so I can ONLY accept cash and USPS money orders for payment. I'd like to meet at my bank if possible. If you have any questions please let me know. I made a video of driving it around here: https://youtu.be/j8-WDkFpClU

1995 Roadmaster base model, Adriatic blue with matching blue leather interior. Extremely well maintained and ready to drive. New battery, Bilstein shocks, all window rollers replaced. A/C system works and blows cold. Front and rear bumpers were freshened up with new paint due to minor scrapes from previous owner. Paint was professionally waxed and buffed at local dealership. Interior is perfect. No cracks, tears or splits anywhere. Leather is flawless. Original AM/FM radio with cassette and working power antenna. The only issue is a small hairline crack in the drivers side inside door handle panel (pictured). This car needs nothing and is completely road worthy. A fine example of one of the last rear wheel drive Buicks.

Click on Main Picture above to open full set of 24 pics. Scroll to bottom of listing for many more pics. You are bidding on a: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon with 119,871 original Miles. It has a 5.7 Liter V-8 Engine with Automatic Transmission Rear Wheel Drive VIN: 1G4BR8372PW405401 It has the following options: Air Conditioning AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Player Alloy Wheels Anti-Lock Brakes Cruise Control Driver’s Air Bag Power Windows Power Door Locks Power Seats Power Mirrors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Power Steering Rear Defroster Rear Wiper Stationary Sunroof Tilt Wheel Tinted Glass Third Row Seat Leather Seats Luggage Rack Towing Hitch Car has a CLEAR NEW JERSEY TITLE This is a NO RESERVE auction This car will absolutely be sold to the highest bidder! This low mileage 9 passenger Estate Wagon runs and drives very well. It shifts correctly and tracks straight. The brakes are good and it has a decent set of radial tires. The car was previously owned by a 70 year old gentlemen from central New Jersey who used it very little. The interior is in good condition with far fewer signs of wear than one would expect on a car of its age. The body is straight, the paint is good with a litle peeling on the bumpers. We have pictured all the flaws we saw. Mechanically it runs well, the trans shifts good, needs an A/C freon charge, and the drivers seat sometimes doesn't move forward and back. Over all, this car is a decent example of a 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon that anyone would be proud to own. Bid to own, it will be sold for the highest bid regardless of price! We are a licensed dealer and can offer a 20 day temporary plate for any state. This vehicle was gifted to the American Children’s Society. They have authorized us to sell it as-is for the highest bid. We are doing our part to make this an easy transaction. The auction is for 5 days only and there is no reserve. This vehicle will positively be sold for the highest bid. We have done our best to picture and describe everything as we see it. PLEASE, do your part and try to view the vehicle or have it professionally inspected before you bid. This is a final AS-IS sale. Once the vehicle leaves our dealership there will absolutely be no adjustments. Please understand this and bid accordingly. This is a NO RESERVE Auction. The car WILL ABSOLUTELY BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. I’m being as honest as I can with the description. The pictures are accurate but something is always overlooked. I don’t want any beefs. So, you have two ways of buying this: Buy it as you see it in the pictures (call or email if you need more info) I am available from 9am to 10pm 7 days a week at 732-616-4112 Or come and see it in person before bidding. (always strongly recommended) Either way is fine with me, but remember, this is a Final AS-IS Sale and winning bidder will be expected to follow through with no exceptions. This vehicle is available for inspection By appointment at: Marlboro Motors 42 North Main Street ( Route79) Marlboro, New Jersey 07746 (Monmouth County). For info or directions call: Jeff at 732-616-4112 We have been overwhelmed lately with bidders who seem to get amnesia after they buy something. We are doing this for a charity, so if you’re not serious please… let your wife hold the mouse! PLEASE NOTE THE TERMS LISTED BELOW. Winning bidder will be required to give an $800 non-refundable deposit immediately at the close of the auction. Balance is due in 3 Days. If you are the winning bidder Please call me at 732-616-4112 As soon as the auction ends. We accept: Credit Cards PayPal for Deposit Only Certified Checks Cashiers Checks Money Orders Cash in Person Bank Wire Transfer Balance must be paid in 72 hours. We would appreciate the unit being picked up as soon as possible but we will try to accommodate your needs if more time is required. By biding on this auction the winner acknowledges that the items are being offered in an as-is, where-is condition. We strongly urge all bidders to inspect the vehicles before bidding. If you elect not to, you are buying it from the pictures and you own it regardless. “0” feedback bidders please call before bidding and give us a heads up. Seller reserves the right to cancel auction at any time