The Buick Regal began in 1973 as something of a personal luxury car, though it was soon expanded beyond that, and the nameplate continued in North America through 2020. The 1973-77 editions were based on the “Colonnade” A-body, which eliminated true hardtops from previous years. This 1975 edition sports fresh paint and otherwise looks to be in solid condition, though the photos could be better. Located near Cape Coral, Florida, this staple of the Buick lineup is available here on craigslist for $15,500. Thanks for the latest tip, Tony Primo!
Standard in the early Regals was a 231 cubic inch V6, but since the seller says this one has eight cylinders, it must be a 350 (no pics). A TH-350 automatic transmission would be its likely companion. Technically, the Regal was part of the Century family in 1973, but wearing trim that would place it along the lines of the Olds Cutlass Supreme or Chevy Monte Carlo. 1975 models had bigger bumpers to make the Feds happy, but the overall design remained the same for five years. Sales dropped a bit in 1974 and 1975 due to the OPEC shortage thing but bounced back in 1976. The seller’s car is one of 56,600 produced in 1975.
As happens all too often in these kinds of listings, no history of the car here is offered. It has 77,000 miles, which we’re told are original. And the paint has been freshly reapplied after more than 50 years. The emblems were replaced in the process, suggesting that Mother Nature had not been kind to them. The interior looks fine and original with the photos supplied. And some spare parts are included, though it would be nice to know what they are.
The Regal would see six generations sold to the public over a span of 47 years. It was one of Buick’s most popular models for many years in a row. GM’s decision to get out of the sedan business to focus on SUV production was the last nail in the coffin for the Regal and others like it. This ’73 looks like a nice car, and the seller may be asking top dollar. And is willing to accept cryptocurrency instead of hard, cold cash.
Why is lifting the hood so hard for some?
Crypto currency? Run hard, fast, and far…in the opposite direction!
Otherwise known as counterfeit money!
Crypto, AKA a great way to avoid taxes and not traceable. Should be illegal, but you know who, is making big bucks from it.
These Buicks were good looking cars. Rather typically equipped but nice condition. Seller will have to settle for cash from m.
Exactly. Of the GM group of theses , Buick was the winner .1st year of catalytic converters and the horsepower was low.
Think torque
That door panel is pretty busy.
Nice exhaust tips…speaks volumes. Pass.
The car looks pretty clean. I would not let something as simple to fix as exhaust tips dissuade me if I were interested. It was very common in the 80’s and 90’s to add some sort of chrome tips on dual exhaust ran under the bumper. Personally, I am not a fan of the look either, but as I said, fortunately it can be remedied rather easily.
If it don’t go, chrome it!😁
No radio, no tilt, few pics, too much money. If there’s a/c, I’m sure it just needs recharging… NOT
I had a 73 Regal, nice roomy comfortable cars, had plenty of power.
very poor ad. no rust they say. how much was there prior to painting it? i have seen holes in the 1/4s on these cars the size of bowling balls. the price is too aggressive. should be in the 6k-7500.00 range. too many unknowns.
Is the car scared of water puddles ? The one I had died every time I hit one.
This Regal as well as the other two door colonades in the mid 70’s came with two different roofs. One came like this with the rectangular opera windows, the other one was more of a fastback style with triangle looking windows. I always liked these opera windows, especially the rectangular style.
You’re close. The Century was offered with either roof whereas the Regal, like the Cutlass Supreme, only had the formal design with the opera window. Four door sedans were the same regardless of trim.
Boy I wish I could like this, but between the lack of pics, the crypto thing, and things missing it looks like a Monet.
Pass.
And it’s a Florida car with fresh paint. I would like to know what that body looked like before the new paint. 15 Large is a big ask for so little info. And crypto?? Nope
Nice Buick
Hopefully, among the “extra parts” is the radio that is missing from the dash. Nice 20-footer, but I think I’d be be afraid to put it on a lift.
I knew a guy that had one, same year, 350 engine, Kermit the frog green interior, car would ride like it had pancake hydraulics. Back in the mid 1990s it was hard to find body parts for it.