1972 Buick Centurion Fire Red

This 1972 Buick Convertible shows 43,035 miles, reportedly has one repaint in the original Fire d color and retains its original white vinyl interior. The full-size drop-top also has a standard 455-cu.in. V8, automatic transmission, and notable new replacement parts. The seller describes the refurbished, low mileage as in “very good shape” for its age, with paint and trim blemishes pointed out in the videos and photos provided. The air conditioning and radio are currently not working and the seller notes that the top will require replacement soon.

• The odometer reading of 43,035 miles is believed by the seller to be original.
• The standard 455-cu.in. OHV V8 is original and was rated at 250 net horsepower in 1972.
• Power goes to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
• A new alternator is reported by the seller.
• The seller relates that the body was removed from the frame and repainted 20 years ago.
• The finish is said to “look good,” with the hood recently repainted.
• The power top is shown to raise and lower correctly.
• The heavily grained original white vinyl interior appears to present strongly in the photos.
• The black carpet is reported to be new.
• The seller identifies that the hard plastic lower door panels are “dry and faded.”
• The “body-off-frame” respray is reported to have included repainting the frame.
• New body mounts, suspension bushings and a new exhaust system were installed.
• A “complete new brake system” was also installed, according to the seller.
• The photos appear to show a new gas tank.
• sed white letter ation LE3 M+S tires are mounted.

• Two sets of original GM keys are provided.
• A body-matching hard parade boot is included with clean storage bags.
• An additional used AM/FM 8-track radio is included (functionality is unknown).
• A new A/C evaporator and dryer are also included but not installed.

• The engine “burns a little oil on warm startups.”
• The original radio/tape player “recently stopped working.”
• The A/C is not working despite a new condenser and compressor.
• The Buick MaxTrac traction control is reported to be disconnected.
• The seller also reports two tears in the top, “that will need to be replaced soon.”
• A number of small blemishes are pointed out in the paint and in some chrome trim.
• ge corrosion is pointed out on the original 15-inch Buick Rally wheels.

• This Buick Convertible presents as original with one respray 20 years ago.
• Suspension bushings, brakes, and a full exhaust system were new at the same time.
• The original heavy “Elk-grain” vinyl interior appears to present strongly, with new carpet.
• The A/C and radio are currently not working, with new or used repair parts provided.
• The odometer reading of 43,035 is believed to be original by the seller.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name, which will be provided upon satisfaction of the lien held by the financing bank. This refurbished 1972 Buick Convertible is one of a reported 2,396 built in 1972, so it’s likely to be the only one at your local & Coffee.