Turbo Century - Free/Curb Alert? in San Fransisco, CA

[PBGBodyFan]

Actually, kudos to Paul (PBGBodyFan) to post it on this forum. All my friends say I was wasting too much time on this car and I was going to give up. I only posted it on Facebook Buick Century page.

I feel like Cupid making a connection . Glad it's going to a good home, let alone any home rather than get picked up for scrap. That's a fate the car didn't deserve. Look forward to seeing what's in store for it with a new life.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

I only posted it on Facebook Buick Century page.

I feel like Cupid making a connection

So paul, do your cars know your stepping out on them,
Or
Are you looking for a playmate for them?

 

[Wheelspinner]

Are we there yet?

 

[UNGN]

Are we there yet?

There? he's probably just finally getting out of Texas. El Paso is 1 hr closer to California than it is to my house in North Texas.

 

[Wheelspinner]

I don't travel well......

 

[JAMCAR223]

Looks like I have some catching up to do... I have made it back WITH THE CAR. I met some good people. It was an adventure I will never forget, and this car deserved to be saved. Thanks to Paul ( PBGBodyFan ) & Bill ( VprRacr ) for facilitating this deal. Bill was very instrumental in getting this done. Thank you, Sir! Here's my initial inspection of the car.
1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe - Silver w/ blue interior. Turbo 3.8L / automatic / A/C / PS / PB / rear defrost / AM-FM cassette / map light / tilt column / bench seat / manual windows & locks / remote Dr. side mirror

Pros- 1 owner car / garaged for 30 years / 38K miles / Turbo hood / Turbo hood ornament / Turbo rear spoiler / Turbo poly-steel wheels / Turbo gauge cluster / aluminum core support / aluminum bumper supports / No rust

Cons - missing air intake, carb, and turbo / damaged front bumper, bumper fillers, and grill / broken ( rotten ) rear bumper fillers / Pass. side door damage / sticky steering wheel ( gross- you can't even touch it LOL )

Here's what I saw when I pulled up.

An hour later...

I immediately started driving back home. I crossed the Golden Gate bridge. Back towards LA.

Los Angeles has the WORST roads I have ever driven on. I could not get out of there fast enough. Arizona has the best roads. 4 days of driving 14+ hours each day, I'm glad to be back home!

I will start with a thorough cleaning, and a used set of tires to keep it rolling. A few Members have offered to help with the missing parts ( turbo , carb, air intake ). I will be following up, as that would really nice to secure those parts. i do not want to interrupt the momentum I have going with the Salon, so this car will be cleaned up and covered for a short time. Thanks to everyone who supported me, and offered advice. ALL you guys rock! This Forum just proved again - it's the best on the internet!!

 

[08Malibu]

Wow that thing is a time capsule.

 

[PBGBodyFan]

That’s awesome. Glad to help, didn’t know or think of how low the mileage was too. Way worth saving, one couldn’t argue against that.

Was wondering if the trip was going or went well. Glad you updated us and gave some pics. The rear license plate frame needs to stay on that car, IMO

Bringing that home is exciting, I’ll live vicariously through you with it 😆

 

[Rktpwrd]

Congratulations James! Glad to hear you not only secured it but made it back home safe. Get some rest and revel in the satisfaction that you’ve saved another rare piece of G body history! Nice score my friend.

 

[Ribbedroof]

I think it's safe to say that no one loves aerobacks more than you do, that's quite an effort.