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1979 Buick Regal Limited Coupe 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:103921 Color: Dark red /
 Red
Location:

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

Zeeland, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:6 cyl 3.8 l
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4m47a9h194166 Year: 1979
Interior Color: Red
Make: Buick
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Regal
Trim: Standard
Drive Type: automatic
Options: Pinstriping, Working AM/FM radio
Mileage: 103,921
Power Options: Cruise Control
Sub Model: Limited Edition
Exterior Color: Dark red
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Rear frame rust, minimal body rust, small paint chips around doors and trunk, dent behind front tires, windshield crack, no pneumatic hood lift, no brakes, missing taillight cover, one mismatched hubcap, loose tailpipe, small hole in tire well, broken plastic on seatbelt clip, one tire showing wear, front springs need checking and ceiling upholstery is loose. Back bumper is currently off and front bumper is rusted."

Thank you for checking out my classic car, the Buick Limited Edition!  I purchased this vehicle new nearly 35 years ago and have driven it on occasion since.  It is garage-stored and pampered.  The complete repair record is available, although the car has been basically problem-free over the years.  It has a clean, well maintained interior and has also been entirely smoke-free.

 

Seats are crushed velour upholstery.  The passenger seat (which reclines) and rear seats have been seldom used so both have like-new upholstery.  No rips, stains, or holes.

 

The car was undercoated with frequent touch-up applications for minimal surface rust, although there is rear frame rust.  Doors and trunk lid have some small paint chips.  The lower trim behind the front tires has some small dents from the mechanic's hoist.  There is a passenger-side windshield crack.  Dash is in great shape, no cracks or rips.   The hood has lost its pneumatic lift.  The car has a spare tire and jack.  It hasn't been driven since the brakes went out last year.  It has one mismatched hubcap, a loose tailpipe, a small hole in the trunk's tire well the size of a half-dollar, and  broken plastic edging on the seat belt clip.  It also needs a taillight cover, re-tacking of the ceiling upholstery, and perhaps front springs.  One tire is showing wear.  Front shocks were installed new prior to storage and I have a replacement bumper for the rear ready to go.

 

The car has been stored the past 1 1/2 years.  Prior to that it ran and performed well on the road with a great engine by GM, said to be perhaps the best they ever built.  The interior and exterior are both in excellent condition, especially considering the vehicle's age.  It would make a classic parade and show vehicle, or it has many top-notch items as a parts car.

I am happy to answer any and all questions.  If you would like more pictures, I can email them to you.  I look forward to talking with you.

 

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