Obviously, we’re losing the people who remember cars of the 1920s and 1930s when they were a going concern. And that’s why we’ve seen a dip in value there, particularly when the car is a half-done project. That’s the case for this decent-looking 1929 Buick 47 sedan on eBay in Midland, North Carolina. No one’s bid on the car yet, but you can buy it unfinished for $9,000. The seller is listing it for his dad, and doesn’t know much about it. “He had it running and drove it a couple of times,” says the seller. “Obviously, the car needs work. All original paint. Body panels 100 percent solid. Only missing left rear passenger inside panel.”

That assessment would seem to be fair. The car appears to be rust-free. But it likely needs the works: powertrain rebuild, paint, brakes, suspension, new tires, wiring, and a completely new interior. That’s going to be the hard part, finding someone who wants to either do that him/herself or open a checkbook for someone else.

The ad describes the car as a “coupe” but it sure looks like a four-door sedan in the not-very-revealing photos. The vast majority of 47 model cars were sedans with four doors. The 47 started production in 1925, so it was probably a bit dated by its last year of 1929. Remember, this is the year the stock market crashed, so that might have affected production that year (and more in 1930).

The 47 was part of the Series 121, a reference to its wheelbase. There were also 116, 120, and 129 versions. This car has a 121.75-inch wheelbase, could carry five passengers, and had a big (at the time) 309-cubic-inch overhead-valve six under the hood, making 90 to 92 horsepower. There were two variants, the Standard Six and the more deluxe Master Six.

The transmission was a three-speed manual. 1929 was the “Silver Anniversary” for Buick, and the car got a bit more power, dual electric wipers, a Marvel carburetor, and more. GM’s Art & Color Department made a bunch of shades available, and this one is an attractive dark green. Maybe you could keep the paint.

The wooden wheels, if refinished, would look great on the refurbished car. There’s upholstery at least for the rear seat, but it looks kind of moth-eaten.

These six-cylinder cars don’t come up for sale all that often, and when they do, they don’t make big money. Classic.com, looking at only two examples sold recently, says $12,813. But that’s for a 47 that’s ready for the road. This one is far from that ideal. Hopefully, the owner is flexible on the price. Will you be placing a bid?