pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 5:15 p.m.

My buddy recently sold an aborted father and son air cooled vw project and was looking for a more usable replacement. Enter the 1995 Buick Roadmaster Wagon.

In the spirit of full disclosure my friend owns a car dealership and routinely buys cars from people off the street. On Monday an older gentleman stops in and asks if they buy cars. They say sure bring it by and an hour later he shows up in the Buick. He initially wants $450 but after, pointing out several flaws they agree on $225.00.

Now a buick roadmaster is not the ideal challenge car but with John's recent aristocrat class proposal creating a place to play, I suggested entering the buick as a family project. His 14 year old son and 13 year old daughter quickly signed on creating the team.

TIGMOTORSPORTS
TIGMOTORSPORTS HalfDork
8/12/15 5:24 p.m.

I vote yes with a thumbs up

pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 5:24 p.m.

Most important feature the LT1 engine...

pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 5:28 p.m.

They ordered a set of 9c1 caprice springs today for $100 as well as a quicker ratio steering box for $65.

Total budget so far $225.00 + $165 = $390

DatsunS130
DatsunS130 New Reader
8/12/15 5:28 p.m.

I love the idea of a buick challenge car. Ted might want to buy the buick before your friend gets started building it.

pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 6:09 p.m.

They also bought a set of jeep 5x5 wheels 17 x 7.5 wheels today for $100.00. They will need some hubcentric wheel spacers to make them fit that are available for about $100.

$390 + $100 = $490

pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 6:10 p.m.
DatsunS130 wrote: I love the idea of a buick challenge car. Ted might want to buy the buick before your friend gets started building it.

You bringing the miata again this year or will the Volvo be making its debut?

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/12/15 6:12 p.m.

The Aristocrat Class needs more Corinthian Leather.

JohnRW1621
JohnRW1621 UltimaDork
8/12/15 7:32 p.m.

Tremendous!

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 HalfDork
8/12/15 7:47 p.m.

I just made a thread about Roadmaster wagons a few days ago and now I really want one.

This is awesome!

DatsunS130
DatsunS130 New Reader
8/12/15 8:03 p.m.
pimpm3 wrote:
DatsunS130 wrote: I love the idea of a buick challenge car. Ted might want to buy the buick before your friend gets started building it.
You bringing the miata again this year or will the Volvo be making its debut?

The miata is up for sale again. Ted is suppose to be getting the Volvo ready, so it probably wouldn't be making it to the challenge yet again.

pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 8:09 p.m.
DatsunS130 wrote:
pimpm3 wrote:
DatsunS130 wrote: I love the idea of a buick challenge car. Ted might want to buy the buick before your friend gets started building it.
You bringing the miata again this year or will the Volvo be making its debut?
The miata is up for sale again. Ted is suppose to be getting the Volvo ready, so it probably wouldn't be making it to the challenge yet again.

You guys are still coming correct... I can always use the helpon what ever I bring this year.

DatsunS130
DatsunS130 New Reader
8/12/15 8:44 p.m.
pimpm3 wrote:
DatsunS130 wrote:
pimpm3 wrote:
DatsunS130 wrote: I love the idea of a buick challenge car. Ted might want to buy the buick before your friend gets started building it.
You bringing the miata again this year or will the Volvo be making its debut?
The miata is up for sale again. Ted is suppose to be getting the Volvo ready, so it probably wouldn't be making it to the challenge yet again.
You guys are still coming correct... I can always use the helpon what ever I bring this year.

Yeah we will be there. I'll probably start working on the volvo once the miata is sold. I could also run this

pimpm3
pimpm3 HalfDork
8/12/15 9:01 p.m.
DatsunS130 wrote:
pimpm3 wrote:
DatsunS130 wrote:
pimpm3 wrote:
DatsunS130 wrote: I love the idea of a buick challenge car. Ted might want to buy the buick before your friend gets started building it.
You bringing the miata again this year or will the Volvo be making its debut?
The miata is up for sale again. Ted is suppose to be getting the Volvo ready, so it probably wouldn't be making it to the challenge yet again.
You guys are still coming correct... I can always use the helpon what ever I bring this year.
Yeah we will be there. I'll probably start working on the volvo once the miata is sold. I could also run this

Badass! Way cooler then a miata. You better bring it...

JG Pasterjak
JG Pasterjak Production/Art Director
8/12/15 11:22 p.m.

Subscribed

Esoteric Nixon
Esoteric Nixon SuperDork
8/21/15 10:45 p.m.

I want that.

Harvey
Harvey GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
8/22/15 9:50 a.m.

I love those Roadmaster wagons for some reason. The Impala of that era is also a favorite.

Esoteric Nixon
Esoteric Nixon SuperDork
8/22/15 1:31 p.m.

I really want that.

gearheadE30
gearheadE30 Reader
8/24/15 8:57 a.m.

I approve of this thread.

maschinenbau
maschinenbau GRM+ Memberand Reader
7/5/16 2:52 p.m.

Any update on this? I would love to duel it out in matching Buick wagons!

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
hpa2RWfISHCTaVzvA9sDyYkDGcsfs9vEb3pC0htyrnl2ywweOZRFSRYCo5c1aOJ8