Though GM’s full-size cars wouldn’t be downsized until 1977, the 1975 model year would be the last of the line for one of Buick’s cars. That would be the convertible, in this case, a LeSabre Custom, the only drop-top Buick would build in the body style’s swan song year. The seller’s machine, one of just 5,300 made, looks to have been stored in a less desirable place than its current home, having collected a lot of dust and dirt over the years. Not running, this Buick is in Palm Desert, California, and available here on Facebook Marketplace for $22,000.
The LeSabre was part of Buick’s lineup from 1959-05. Its fourth-generation would be produced between 1971-76, with minimal changes from year to year, including the 1975 models. As the years went by, the cars would get bigger and bigger, especially after 1974 when the bumpers started to look like cowcatchers to satisfy Federal safety standards. 350 and 455 cubic-inch V8s were still available but with lower compression ratios to accommodate the use of unleaded gasoline. The 1975 model year would introduce the catalytic converter to U.S. automobile production.
Though the LeSabre convertible would fold up after ‘75, Cadillac would offer the body style for one more year. The seller’s car last resided in Wisconsin and we’re guessing the seller found it there and brought it back to California to either restore or resell. We don’t know what engine is under the hood, but it does have an automatic transmission, standard LeSabre fare.
It’s hard to tell the condition of this Buick’s body from the photos provided, but the white paint might shine up once given a thorough detailing. We don’t know the status of the interior except that it’s brown, matching the convertible top, which looks decent from what we can see. A restoration is likely in order, including whatever it will take to resuscitate the drivetrain. It would be a rare automobile when put right – how many could have survived after 46 years? Perhaps a few hundred?
That’s a lot of dirt for $22 large! Top color is actually white…when it’s clean!
5 crappy pictures of a crappy looking car in a crappy looking garage that looks like it spent more time wet than dry. I know Palm Desert doesn’t get a whole lot of rain but there must be some reason the ceiling is coming apart and the floor around the pile next to the car looks wet. As for 22K, don’t think so.
Hang on, I’m grabbing $2200 and HEADING FOR PALM DESERT!
Oh, 22,000.
Nevermind…
Actually, the 76 would be the last year for Buick La Barge…and 22K is insane for a filthy, non runner…hard pass….
Last year for the convertible
No car from 1975 is worth that much.
From the looks of the listing, the car came with the house and they know nothing about the car. Then they saw one, optioned out, in survivor or clean driver-quality condition for the same price, on a dealer website or auction show, and figured, “same car, same price.”
When cars were cars! Back into another car. No damage. Drive off the road into a ditch. No problem. Put 6 people in the car. No problem. Ride in comfort. No problem. What car does this today for cheap money. Great winter car with snow tires. Someone needs glasses, I see a 2-door convertible!
Looks like Hannibal Lecter’s storage unit. Whatever you do, don’t unroll that carpet. But seriously, I always worry about poor presentations with high price tags–either give a darn and spend an afternoon tidying up or just price the car to move it fast and let the buyer beware. It’s really an awesome car, but I can’t see past the filth or the indifference of the seller.
Beautiful when new. Not now. This dude looks at BAT top much with its insane prices. This is a POS.
I don’t know…I see a lot of years dirt and grime protecting what is probably still shiny white paint.
Some of you are hard to please…miffed if it’s cleaned; miffed if it’s left in as-found state
It has a Wisconsin past so buyers beware of serious rust potential…If not rusty it may be a decent unit…but not anywhere near the fantasy asking price…
If you are gonna ask 22Grand for a car you could at least clean it up. Think the seller is doing a quick flip. with out any effort .
I have the same car but in Carolina Blue with a 455. I special ordered her and picked her up on Oct 7, 74. She now has over 400,000 miles and never rebuilt. I paid $6200.