It always seems strange to write up a vehicle that was made in the 90’s but believe it or not, 1990 was 27 years ago. 1990 was also the last year for the boxy LeSabre Estate, bringing an end to the great big boxy station wagon era. Although that era is long gone, it is not too late to relive it with this 52,000 mile survivor that is in excellent condition! Like show room new, this wood applique family hauler is currently bid up to $3,950 with 5 days remaining. Check out this boxy classic here on eBay out of Brooklyn, New York.
As top of the line as you could get for the Estate, this wagon packs a 307 cubic inch V8 with all of the luxury fixing that we still seek in modern day cars. Air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, leather power seats, tow package, self-leveling suspension, and even an AM/FM tape unit! Having lived a pampered life, this wagon is very original and has spent all of its time in a garage. Showing only 52,000 miles on the odometer, this wagon is in fantastic health and is ready for whatever you and your family may have to dish out.
Looking inside, it is quite easy to see and believe this wagon has low miles. The leather is thankfully in excellent condition, as is the rest of the interior. All of the power options would make this wagon easy to live with. There is even a third row of fold out seating that is in excellent condition. The only thing that stands out is the aftermarket clear floor mats that have aided in maintaining the condition of this Buick. There do not appear to be any discolored or sun faded areas anywhere inside.
The famous wood applique is in superb condition, with no signs of aging, wear, or chipping. The paint is quite nice, with excellent reflective qualities. Some back story is given on this wagon and it would seem the previous seller of this wagon was the son of the original owner. He claimed this wagon never saw rain, and was only used in fair weather conditions. All of the factory included items for this wagon are present, and even the original window sticker has been reattached to the passenger rear window. Likely one of the nicest surviving wagons of this era, this Buick looks like a great time warp for those that grew up with wagons like this in their youth. Are you a fan of these late model big wagons?
It’s up to over $10,000 now.
I love these old wagons, but I see that it needs a headlight. That is a deal breaker.
Beautiful. Got my license in one of these.
These are very cool, but I can’t believe the bidding on this one!
Sure is a beautiful car. Lots of photos, but nothing showing the underside.
Show me 5 pages of BMW’s and I’d pick this over all of them in a heartbeat….
I wonder if we will be laughing at how cheap it was to buy in about 25 years?
They are only original once.
Top of the line baby maker right there, Hey dad, can I barrow the car tonight. Thanks
Love this car. It pays to get every option, i think that along with the overall condition will push the bidding up even higher. Currently at $10K with 5 days left. I wager it hits close to $15K. Any others care to estimate the final bid?
The rear lights look like the ones on our 78 Olds wagon.
I’d rather have this than a new SUV any day. Love the factory alloys!
Had one of these. Nice car, but that 307 was the puniest engine I ever owned. That car simply would not move out of its own way. Sold it for just that reason.
Oldsmobile 403 has the same external dimensions as the 307. All of the accessories will bolt right up. Stock it has 320 lb/ft of torque. Put a nice set of true dual exhaust and you would really make this a fun car.
wasn’t there an Electra Estate Turbo wagon too with a 0-60 time of 5.0 seconds flat, back in ’89/90? I can’t be making it up – neck and neck with a Mustang 5liter
seems like I read an article on that car, it had the GN 6, which moved it right along!! don’t know how many were made, haven’t seen one since!!
Two were made. They had Reatta bucket seats and console. They ended up being used as “yard cars” at Buick City. Eventually scrapped. Never were emission or safety certified.
The next year those ugly round wagons came out, my customer had a supercharger in big gray wagon.said he could run a friends police cruiser down. Was it a supercharger? In a wagon. Or was it like a trans am motor ?
I’ll take a stab at it and guess $16,500.
What’s really refreshing to see here, is a seller who actually “gets it”; knows how to sell a car. Plenty of clear, normal daylight photos, a video, a good backstory with documentation, including the window sticker.
If this car brings really big bucks, the seller deserves it.
Trans Ams of that period had 401 w/auto tranny, and 403’s for manual trans. Have to agree with Marty regarding seller’s presentation.
Paul, I think it was (sort of) the other way around. 400(Pontiac) for manuals, 403(Olds) for autos. Had quite a few myself. Ahh those were the days
thanks for the correction Sam. i always thought it was weird that they used a Olds motor…but i’m sure there’s a reason/story behind that one.
This fine looking Buick wagon was not really a LeSabre, it was based on an Electra Limited. It has all the Electra touches including an Electra Limited model interior. That interior came right out of an 80 to 84 Electra Limited coupe or sedan. It would have been neat if they offered the Park Ave interior on the wagon.
Right. They were simply called Estate Wagons, and we’re at the Electra trim and price level. Not that it matters, since the car is now sold!
The seller’s ad reads like an exercise in hot air and bovine end products to me. Investment grade? Say that to all the owners of prewar cars that can’t get 1\2 of what they paid for them. Whose investment and for how long? Want to make a small fortune on cars, start out with large one. Just my opinion.
I had a 1988 , it was one of the best cars, great road car ,and you could haul about anything. So much fun on vacations, kids love the rear faceing rear seat. This one I really like, the leather looks new. a bargain at $20,000.
Just like the one Elizabeth Shue drove in Adventures in Babysitting – that was an ’87 but no real difference.
http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_32351-Buick-Electra-Estate-Wagon-1987.html
Such a shame GM didn’t put TBI small block Chevrolet motors in the big wagons of this era . Available in a Caprice sdn.(5.7 in the 9C1) but none of the wagons . A 307 Olds was a bad choice for a car that big . As Pappy used to say “wouldn’t pull a greasy string out of a cats a$$” , it’s a beautiful car that’s way down on power .
Useless Trivia Story from an old Buick dealer’s kid.
In their infinite wisdom (and arrogance!), GM began to consolidate the various make engines. I think it really got under way with the early ’80’s Olds diesel. GM soon fit that engine into Buick big bodies, and Riviera. ‘The General’ soon got into regulatory hot water. Thus was born the disclaimer on all window stickers reading,
“This GM vehicle is equipped with a GM engine built in a GM factory.”
I thought it was funny at the time, you know, a product of too much lawyer nonsense.
The OLDs 307 was no powerhouse, neither was the OLDs 350, or 403….BUT, they were very robust…..Remember, GM used the OLDs 350 to make a diesel out of….Didn’t make a very good diesel, but how many Gas engines would last at 22.5 to 1 compression? I’d buy this wagon, except I already bought 5 of them earlier this year, LOL
I LOVE this wagon ! Perfect in every way that I can think of. Gimme, gimme, gimme ! Was a factory power sunroof offered this year ? I would assume that it also has auto climate control, as it seems it has everything else: cornering lamps, fender mounted ‘light monitors’, dual leather split 50/50 front seats. This car is loaded to the gills ! I am a huge wagon fan, only owning 2, both being Pinto’s. I really liked them, but I’ve always wanted a big land cruiser like this beautiful Buick !
What a sweetheart!
I bought one from my old boss. His son wrecked the front end .I bought it from him andI repair it and dove it for years .Rode like a dream. Bruce.
Put this “Bad Boy” on the Interstate, set the cruise at 70, set back and relax! Get you a drink, just like lounging on the sofa in the living room! Cool ride…..
my mom had one, but i wouldnt say this was “top of the line” with that 307 in it… hers had the 455!
It me Ed I’m the proud ownerPa all of my life in fla five years now. I broke many of my rules to get this car but happy.
1. Live in Fla and bought a Northern car, NY City, site unseen, smoking car and visible lies in the video. I thought it would arrive detailed but it wasn’t as they said it never has been detailed just chaired for.
Why did you remove the center caps?
ED, I’ve never bought a car from NY (NY/NJ/CN) and NOT gotten screwed over in some way. You have to be very careful with Florida sellers as many are just New Yorkers that brought their rusty junk and attitude south