The LeSabre replaced the Special in the Buick lineup in 1959. It was the entry point for full-size automobiles in the GM division. The nameplate would remain a fixture for 46 years before it was finally retired in 2005. The seller has a running, but well-worn 1977 LeSabre 4-door sedan, which has mostly cosmetic problems. It’s available here on craigslist from Tukwila, Washington, where the asking price is in “cheap wheels” territory at just $1,300. That was enough to catch the attention of Barn Finder Jack M., who is the source of this tip!

General Motors began downsizing its automobiles in 1977 due to the need for them to become more fuel-efficient. The OPEC oil embargo had sent buyers running from full-size cars, and Buick in particular wanted them back. The redesigned ‘77s were shorter and lighter than before, yet the amount of space allocated to passengers and their belongings remained about the same. As a result, LeSabre sales increased by 40% from 1976 to 197,7 and Buick sold nearly 20,000 basic LeSabre 4-door sedans like this one.

We gather the seller has owned this LeSabre for at least a dozen years, which was perhaps the last time any serious work was done until recently. The machine has likely traveled 142,000 miles in the past 48 years. The 350 cubic inch V8 is said to run well thanks to a tune-up containing the usual assortment of parts. A TH-350 automatic does its job, so the car drives and stops as you would hope for.

The body is mostly rust-free except for the front floorboards in the passenger compartment. So, patches will need to be put into place and the carpeting replaced. What we can see of the rest of the interior seems okay, especially for the age and wear. You’ll need to replace one of the headlights, but the rest of them seem to be fine. Both of the outside mirrors are about to fall off and should be inspected. The paint has run its course, but if a third car is your goal here, why worry about it? After all, what kind of auto can you get these days for $1,300?