The 1977 Buick Regal is one handsome car. Big, perhaps, but stylish. Downsizing, you Barn Finders likely know, came to American car manufacturers in this year, but starting with various lines’ full-size models. The Regal was still “old-sized.” The downsizing project would reach this nameplate in 1978, and it went on until 1982. But if none of that is your concern, and you’ve always wanted a near-luxury two-door offering, then the 1977 Regal Landau seen here on ebay might be your ticket to ride. The price is cheap, at $9,000 or best offer, with the listing ending on Monday evening. You’ll collect it in Olive Branch, Mississippi, at least if my internet sleuthing is correct. Best of all, you can likely plan on driving this Regal home.
The price tells the tale of where the collector-car hobby has gone. Two decades ago, you had a fair number of 1960s cars selling in the $5K range. That then doubled to what this car is selling for, but for that money, you got something more like a Chevelle or (in my case) a 1967 Pontiac Tempest. Now, ten G’s just puts you in the ballpark of something interesting, and different. If you’re lucky, it’s low-miles, as this one claims to be, and useable right out of the box.
Will you have to learn to love its red velour interior? Maybe. And what about that super-boxy styling? That, too. But if won’t take you but a minute to warm up to the 350-CID engine under the hood, and you’ll love the silky-smooth automatic transmission. That lump might not be fast, but it will idle almost silently and go 150,000 miles with regular oil changes before you’ll need to service it, most likely. As it is, there’s no word of what, if any, work has been done to it to bring it to driving condition, but maybe the blanket “history of being maintained” offered in the ad answers that question. One obvious question is “Does the AC work,” and please don’t assume that what’s not talked about is functional. Your entry price might need further infusions of capital for various systems and components to be as good as they were in 1977, when the only owner drove this Buick home to his proud family.
If things check out, though, there’s literally nothing to do except drive this car. But hold on.? What’s with the seats? Is that wear, or just an odd fabric pattern? The driver’s seat, particularly, needs a second look. There’s no commentary on the interior other than one word, “immaculate,” but the photos need to be studied. Note, too, the state of filth of the floor mat now pictured in the trunk. Don’t take for granted that all’s well before you inquire as to what these signs point to. Anyway, for under nine grand (you’re not going in at full asking price, are you?), you’ll have yourself an interesting, easy-to-drive car, if the genre appeals to you.
That’s one gorgeous car, Brian, nice one! Thanks for mentioning the odd way eBay has started hiding the location of its auctions. I’m not sure why they do that. Is that a scam-protecting thing, or why don’t they show the location anymore? You have to click on “See details” under the “Delivery” section at the top to see where a vehicle is located now, weird.
Luckily, rear bumper filler material is still available, so the next owner can have that color-matched and have one beautiful Buick. That seat fabric is to die for, sort of a combo velour/brocade that Buick referred to as a “Custom cloth notchback seat” (#3, from page 6 of this brochure), https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1977-Buick-Century-Regal-CN-R.pdf
That color, fabric, and pattern are hard to beat for me. Very nice!
The rims really dress this Regal up too. Whoever ordered this one definitely had a heavy hand checking off the boxes for sure. V6????? I don’t want no stinkin’ V6 give me that 350!!! I’m with Scotty, its a beautiful color combination, the red interior looks great with the silver. I am thinking its a repaint because we all know that was one color this didn’t hold up long with GM cars of the 70’s and 80’s.
I apologize, Brian, I meant to say you did a fantastic write up, on a beautiful Buick here. Nice job!!!
Sharp car. Back from the time when this type of car ruled the roads (Cutlass, downsized T-Bird, et al). I’m fine with the red interior, and I like the more-interesting upholstery styles like this. Not expensive.
Good job Brian.
Nice one! Looks like a younger version of my ’66 Skylark wheels and all.
Not sure about that nineteen thousand miles claim looking at the drivers seat.
Those were the days!!!! Classy and comfort seats!!!
“Listing ended by the seller, Thursday, 2 October, 4:00 p.m. because the item is no longer available”
Bought mine new, best car I ever owned gave up on her in 1990 after 179.000 miles with regular maintenance unfortunately the deer didn’t make it either! lol
nice all it needed was buckets and console w/ sport steering wheel
Though purists may cringe, the “better” news is that the 350 in this Regal is of Chevrolet origin, not Buick’s example….whether it be a 2bl. or 4bl. carb.
Note the distributor location and ribbed valve covers on this fine Buick. It was not downgraded to a generic Chevy engine. By 1977 350 Buicks had only factory quadrajets, no 2 barrel carbs.
This grade of red velour upholstery may appear as damaged fabric due to its plushness. Like quality cut-pile carpeting, if you vacuum the surface in 1 direction & then vacuum in reverse, it may appear damaged depending on the angle of light. The surface of the velour “leans” in the direction it’s vacuumed.
Love those Buick mags!!
Buick made a great V-8. Note the distributor atop the front engine and clearly in view below the top radiator hose. Note the Buick style valve covers. This car escaped the Chevy engine. Oops, no vacuum hose on the timing advance!!! lol. Great write up
Wish they still made them like this.
not too sure what pics “Utesman” is looking at but this regal has a Buick 350 in it. i have never seen a chevy 350 in 1 of these unless somebody put it there.
Yep.