There’s a seller out of the town of Bangor, Pennsylvania, who has a massive collection of classic and emerging classic American cars and trucks, and he pops up every now and again with another gem for sale. Today, it’s a 1993 Buick LeSabre with just 19,000 miles on the clock and looking like it’s barely been used – that’s because it belonged to the proverbial little old lady who didn’t spend much time in the driver’s seat. Find it here on craigslist with an asking price of $3,600, which seems darn reasonable for a nearly-new LeSabre. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the find.
You may recognize the backdrop of the photos as we have featured more than a few cars from this individual. This is a massive spread, and the collection spans seemingly multiple generations of vehicles. The owner definitely has an eye for special vehicles, and while this LeSabre in typical used condition isn’t worth getting excited about, one with mileage this low and a spotless exterior and interior definitely deserves our attention. The seller notes the car belonged to the wife of a local banker and that the backseat looks like it was never used.
Check out that cabin: this is seriously mint. I can’t remember seeing (fake) wood trim that still looked this good in a LeSabre of this era. The seat fabric and carpeting definitely reflect the odometer reading, and while the dash is a reminder of how bad GM design was in 1993, it’s still impeccable. The seller points out it has never been detailed, and that the original owners took great care to keep the LeSabre in fine shape. It came up for grabs following an estate sale of the property belonging to the 94 year old owner.
Wow – that engine bay looks like something you’d see in the dealer brochure for a LeSabre sitting in a showroom in 1993. Spotless comes to mind, and again, rather shocking for a car that’s never been detailed. The seller points out the LeSabre does have a mechanical flaw despite its high state of preservation, that being the need for a replacement brake line near the junction box in the front/left. He’s not going to repair it before sale, so the LeSabre will need to be towed; if it doesn’t sell, the brake line will be repaired and the car listed at a higher price.
I’m thinking it’s time to borrow my buddy’s tow dolly and head east! Even with the brake line problem, this is a steal! Hopefully the car hasn’t sat too long, with the possibility of more hidden gremlins, otherwise, I can’t imagine this will be listed for long. As nice as it is, I would absolutely drive this!
This will require brake lines, trans cooler lines (TSB) and possibly drivetrain cradle bushings (pre-mature dry rot) almost immediately given their history. After, I would get in and go !
A ’92 LeSabre is my DD. If the brake lines are rusted through, check the K frame and rear wheel wells for rust also. Especially the right side. I’ve seen very low mileage cars with holes there. The undercoating splits at a body seam and traps moisture in there. Best to pull the trunk liner back and feel for holes with your hand. Great running cars if you can keep them out of the salt. Also replace the plastic coolant bypass hose fitting in the lower intake near the water pump with an improved metal one before it fractures, dumps all the coolant and leaves you stranded…
Agree with Poppy.
The GM drivetrain/suspension cradles had serious issues with metal degradation at the points where the mounts were. Mileage and appearance of no rust on the body are no indicator as to whether or not the subframe is done! I replaced the rear section and bushings on a ’93 Bonneville (Identical to this), not a job for someone who thinks a tune-up is challenging.
If the items mentioned by everyone here pass muster, this will be a great car for someone to drive for years! That 3800 is one of the best engines ever produced by GM.
Hey, my first car was a green LeSabre! Of course, it was a 1971, no A/C, crank windows, and an AM radio.
I’ve got no issues with that GM dashboard.
Has the 3800 listed as a V8, then later (correctly) as a V6. Meister, you’re correct on the laundry list of soon – to – fail parts. Also look for the rear main seal leak that tends to give up. Other than that it’s a steal at the current price!!
I guess I’ve been lucky. I’ve never had a rear seal leak on any of my five 3800s I’ve owned. All of them over 100K miles currently and a couple over 250K when retired.
had 2 regals in my time a 94 and a 98 loved them both never had any problems great motor that 3800
“and while the dash is a reminder of how bad GM design was in 1993”
Always have to editorialize and knock something, what exactly is so bad about the dash, its not sporty? kinda flat? like the dash you’d find in a….Buick?
I agree, Ralph. I like the dash as it doesn’t envelope the driver and the passenger in a claustrophobic cocoon like newer cars. If it has a gauge package it’s easy to read and well laid out. All the controls are in easy reach. The things that take getting used to are the head light switches on the door and the trunk lid taillights that hold rain water until you open the trunk, whereupon they trickle water all over the place.
We’ve been trying to contact this gentlemen for several months for the opportunity to see all of the cars he lists nearly weekly in person as Bangor is less than one hour away from us.
Unfortunately, to date he hasn’t responded to our requests. We will keep trying!