The LeSabre became Buick’s entry-level full-size car in 1959. But entry-level sounds too basic, because all Buicks were still a step up from the rest of the GM family, except for Cadillac. The cars were redesigned in 1965 with a facelift for 1967. More than 13,700 of these LeSabre Sport Coupes left the assembly line in 1967, yet when was the last time you saw one of these big boats in person? Located in Peoria, Arizona (not Illinois), this Buick has been dormant for 20 years and awaits a much-needed restoration. It’s available here on craigslist for $3,250.
LeSabre’s Sport Coupe took on more of a fastback look in 1967. A 340 cubic inch V8 was standard for the second year in a row (220 hp), and new options included front disc brakes and an 8-track tape deck (gadzooks!). We’re guessing the seller’s Buick has a 2-speed ST-300 automatic transmission, as who would order one of these cars with a “3-on-the-tree”? Before the car was mothballed early in the 21st Century, the odometer clocked in at 71,000 miles.
We’re told the vehicle is pretty complete and has spent its entire existence in the U.S. Southwest. It may have been running briefly a year ago when the seller contracted with a mechanic to do some work, such as dropping and cleaning the gas tank and replacing the fuel pump. Then it went silent again. The body is rust-free, though there is one dent and the vinyl roof covering has peeled away.
The seller has a new ignition for the Buick since the key for the original got lost. The interior looks pretty rough, perhaps from exposure to the Arizona sun. If the car doesn’t find a new home soon, the seller will reconvene with the mechanic and get to having the machine serviceable and running once again. Is a mid-1960s Buick LeSabre a car you’d want to restore? The tip source for this car? Tony Primo, of course!
I know its not a lot of money (YET!) but I think I’d hold out for a 67 Wildcat in better shape, even for more up-front $$.