Convertibles

[brewtown1]

I am new to this forum and have a few newbie questions if anybody could help me out it would be appreciated.

What year(s) of convertibles are the most valued by collectors?

I know this is a total guesstimate, but what would I expect to get for a centurion convertible if it was in rough shape and I sold it as a parts car? (I am in the midwest)

I am assuming that it might be worth something because my Dad said they only made 10,000 or so of these.

Thanks!

[Centurion717273]

71 and 72's generally bring more than 73's, with the 72's seeming to be the most. A rough Centurion Convertible really is a hard sell - it doesn't really command any more premium than any other big car convertible on the market. Probably actually less than some. Centurions seem to demand good money only if they are in a condition that truly warrant it. They are a well kept secret, that is slowly catching on, but along way from where they should be. If the car is drivable, but needs everything $1500 or less, if it can be driven as a work in progress, maybe a little more. There are only a handful of Centurions out there that would truly bring premium top end of the book prices. A picture of it and a better description would go a long way into helping pinpoint it.

[The German]

Welcome here, brewtown1 !

We talked about your question in different threads - here are 2 of them:

http://www.buickcenturion.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2052#post205
http://www.buickcenturion.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355

Hope you will get the information you need there.

[brewtown1]

Thanks fr all of the feed back, but when I got some pics of the car in the daylight I realized it was a Le Sabre Convertible.

Any feed back on the the value of this as a parts car?

Can anyone tell what year it is by the photos I uploaded?

Thanks for all of the help.

[Smartin]

Poor car! It's a 72...

[Richard Dunn]

I wish I could save it but I'm now committed to a new lady.
Where is this car located and is it running?
Maybe in time I'll get a convertible to go with the hardtop.
I am a DREAMER! :D

[Bob Alberini]

As Adam noted, from what we can see, it is a 72. Clearly, the front clip has been replaced and we have a LeSabre hood, fenders and upper grille. But the lower grilles are from a Centurion and the green interior was not available on a LeSabre although it was on a Centurion. While the VIN would be proof positive of exactly what you have, my guess is that it is a Centurion and probably 72. If you have or can get the VIN, we can tell you for sure.