![]() That means that if progress is going to be anything but glacial, the car in question will require something special under the hood. That is the case with the Centurion because this one should tip the scales at a whopping 5,081lbs. When a car is the size of this Buick, it is usually no surprise to learn that it is also pretty heavy. The owner ordered this Buick with Soft Ray tinted glass that appears flawless, while the same seems true of the exterior trim and the chrome Rally wheels. There are no visible signs of rust problems, and the owner reassures potential buyers that the car is clean. Adding to the overall positive impression is a spotless Beige soft-top that comes with a matching Parade Boot. There are no visible flaws, while the panels look straight and true. The owner doesn’t indicate whether he has ever treated this Buick to any repainting work, but if he hasn’t, it seems that he is an expert at preserving what the factory provided. The paint shines beautifully, and the color is almost deep enough to sink into. If big is beautiful, then at more than 18½’ in overall length, the Centurion would nearly qualify as gorgeous! This is a big car with a lot of presence, and it presents superbly in its original shade of Brown Metallic. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Matt H for spotting this beautiful Buick for us. You can drive off into the sunset by handing the owner $18,500. Located in Portland, Oregon, you will find the Centurion listed for sale here on Craigslist. ![]() After nearly five decades under his care, the owner has decided to part with a vehicle that seems to need nothing. Our feature car hails from that final year of production and is a one-owner survivor that presents superbly. The Buick Centurion would fall into the second category because the company only produced and marketed it from 1971 until 1973. And in the meantime, just maintain a dignified look and walk away from the car quickly after you park it.In the automotive world, some models are renowned for their longevity, while others tend to be a “blink and you’ll miss it” proposition. RAY: Have the idle speed and the operating temperature checked, Carlos. If the idle speed is set too high (which could also be caused by timing that's too advanced), the momentum of the engine could keep it running for a few seconds after you turn it off. TOM: Another possibility is that the engine is simply running too fast. If there's something wrong with the cooling system, if the timing is too advanced, or if it's just a very hot day, the temperature inside the cylinders could be high enough to ignite gasoline even without the benefit of spark. ![]() RAY: One thing that could cause dieseling is an engine that's running too hot. When you turn off the ignition in your Escort, you're turning off the spark plugs, and when you stop sending spark to the cylinders, the car is supposed to stop running. TOM: When this happens, it's called "dieseling," because it's running like a diesel engine - that is, without spark plugs. After I turn off the ignition and pull out the key, the car still sounds like it's running. And maybe you and my brother can have an in-depth discussion some day about how to keep mushrooms from growing inside your glove compartments. RAY: But consider the potential value of the car to be just an added plus. And the truth is, the engine is probably the easiest part to replace, since General Motors made a zillion of these 350 V8s. TOM: So as cars go, it may even be worth something if the body is in good shape. ![]() He told us only 5,739 of these were made, which is not very many. RAY: We called our pal Dave Brownell, the editor of Hemmings Motor News ("the bible of the old-car hobby") in Bennington, Vt. And by the way, your car was produced in quite limited numbers. You know how wonderful an old car can be. He hasn't been able to get the top up in two and a half years. RAY: That usually because he's sitting on a pile of wet leaves. I keep it because I get a giddy feeling every time I drive it with the top down. There are people who treat cars as "investments," but I think it's much better to treat them as "cars." I happen to own a 1963 Dodge Dart convertible, which I don't keep for its investment value. TOM: Well, Bob, in my opinion, the only car worth investing in is the one you enjoy owning. Is this feasible? Is this model worthy of monetary investing, or is it simply a car I happen to enjoy owning? - Bob ![]() The original 350 V8 currently has 140,000 miles, and I am expecting to have to rebuild it or replace it. Do you know if this information is true? I have just spent money restoring this car (interior, body, paint). I was told that there were only a limited number of these models manufactured. I own a 1973 Buick Centurion convertible. ![]()
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