Hello from Italy...

[Ste-ITA]

Hi, I write from Italy!
I am passionate of old-american cars..

I have just buy a 1972 Buick Centurion Convertible 455 c.i..
I hope find here and with your help information about my "new" car!



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[Centurion]

Ste-ITA,

Welcome to buickcenturion.com! Thank you for posting here and sharing a photo of your new car.

Is the car in your possession yet? Do you know anything about the car's history?

We look forward to learning much more about your car, and, of course, we will help you in any way we can.

Your '72 Centurion is a beautiful car!

[Ste-ITA]

Hi,

yes, the car is in my possesion but not yet at my home..

I don't know the history of my car, (Someone told me that the car belonged to a sheikh!)
but I know various history of this type of Buick, I read some information here and on the web.

(excuse for my english...:) )


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[The German]

Nice car, Ste-ITA ! White like mine - it´s a modern color. And it has the parade boot.
Congratulations !

I´m curious to read your buyers story ( How did you find that car ? From where did you get it ? ... ). But first I wish you a good start with it.

[Smartin]

Welcome to the board! Beautiful car!

[72gsx4me]

Ste-ITA,:beers:

Algurri a te. La machina e bella. Bella colore e non e ruzinito. Buon fortuno. Noi siamo tutto amici a questo posto. Ci tu busognio na cos per la machina, poto fai nu domand.

(Translation: Congratulations. You have a nice looking car. Nice color with no rust. It is a 1972 and in great condition. Good luck. We are all friends in this club. If you need something for the car, just ask.)

Scuzi a me per io so nato a l'America and il Italiano non e tanto bene.

Ciao,

Emanuele Lucente
aka 72GSX4ME

Ricordi, Noi siamo 7 oros dietra a te.

Remember, we are 7 hours behind you when you are posting.

[Ste-ITA]

The car is at my home!!

Your opinion, this car with engine "T" in the VIN number,
but with dual exhaust and plate "limited edition", is really an engine 1972 but whit 315 hp?
(perhaps for the European market..?)

the number of engine is:
455- 1238861

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[Phil Genario]

very nice car, its the twin to the car i owned from 1979 to 1987,identical down to the pinstripe.is the top black or white.thats the first white and black one ive seen since mine. good luck, its a beauty.phil

[Ste-ITA]

Hello!

...no information about my question ...? ..:confused:
this is my engine (without EGR):


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[The German]

...no information about my question ...? ... ...

Stefano, I only found this (picture) in the standard catalog of Buick. Hope there is someone who could tell us more, but guess that is the only information regarding your question (?) !
On the other hand you should know that the definition of "hp" changed from 1971 to 1972, so you can´t compare the power numbers of 1971 with those of 1972 ! We discussed that somewhere here and there was a link to more information regarding that topic as far as I can remember, but I couldn´t find it.
You could try find that info. by yourself or - anyway - I hope you will not need it for your license (?) .

[Ste-ITA]

thank's!

no, not need it for my license !
...is to better understand my car!

FROM WIKIPEDIA:
"The Centurion was offered initially with only the 455 in³ big-block V8 in two power output ranges determined by the presence of either a single or dual exhaust.
In 1973 a 350 in³ small-block V8 was the base powerplant with the 455 as the optional powerplant in either of two power ratings.
The '71 Centurion produced 315 hp (235 kW) @4400 rpm and 450 ft·lbf (610 N·m) of torque @2800 rpm with the base 455.
In 1972 the industry switched to SAE power measurement, meaning that instead of horsepower being measured on the engine alone, it was now rated with all accessories and a full exhaust system installed.
For 1972 and 1973 the rating for the 455 was 225 hp (168 kW) @4000 rpm and 360 ft·lbf (490 N·m) of torque @2600 rpm, while the 350 offered 195 hp (145 kW) @4000 rpm and 290 ft·lbf (390 N·m) of torque @2800 rpm."

I think that my engine is an 315 hp...! but if it is... is replaced or original? :confused4:

[The German]

Interesting information, Stefano ! Only I don´t understand why do you assume it´s a 315hp-engine what you have in your car (?). Do you think it´s a 1971-engine ? In 1972 an engine with 315hp was not an option.

[Ste-ITA]

I do not know if is a 1971-engine...
(number engine: 455- 1238861)

...but engine without EGR, double exhaust, and driving seems powerful..!
in more, plate "Limited edition" ...you have already see this??

[The German]

... ... plate "Limited edition" ...you have already see this??

Of course I saw that, but don´t know what is meant with.:confused4: