[{"id": 13698038, "authorName": "PAGSDIII701", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagsdiii701/", "bidAmount": 1955, "content": "$1,955 bid placed by PAGSDIII701", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708279584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699852, "authorName": "Raddad10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raddad10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pugsly1967. Can you let us know what trim pieces are missing and condition of trim that is present as the text and pictures are vague. Also, in the description it\u2019s said \u201c corrosion as noted \u201c yet fails to say where and how much corrosion is present just a single picture 18 of 31 to tell the story. So if you could comment on both of these items would be helpful. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708288638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13700569, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A true Barn Find!!\r\nSo a cold start and drive video is out of the question?\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708291520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13700587, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raddad10, put a \"@\" in front of the Seller's handle to ensure he/she gets an email notification of your question.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708291595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13701120, "authorName": "Rivnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really like the design of the ventiports on this car and the Super got four along with the Roadmaster. Lesser Buicks had three.\r\nI\u2019d get it running and safe and then decide what level to take it to.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708294129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13701605, "authorName": "Drivea55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivea55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve owned the twin to this car for almost 25 years. These are wonderful road cars. I\u2019m not sure why BaT is stuck on saying two speed Dynaflow. It\u2019s not a Powerglide. In drive it truly never shifts from zero to top speed. It does have a low range but it won\u2019t shift out of low, one must select drive. \r\n\r\nParts are available through not as plentiful as 20 years ago. Corrosion repair, if any needed, plus paint and chrome will likely exceed the value of the finished product unless one goes high power restomod, but that\u2019s another level investment. I\u2019m happy to enjoy mine as is, an ok looking driver that\u2019s reliable and attracts waves, questions and admiration. Best to all! GlWTA!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1708299014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13701831, "authorName": "Raddad10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raddad10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pugsly1967. Can you let us know what trim pieces are missing and condition of trim that is present as the text and pictures are vague. Also, in the description it\u2019s said \u201c corrosion as noted \u201c yet fails to say where and how much corrosion is present just a single picture 18 of 31 to tell the story. So if you could comment on both of these items would be helpful. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708301967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13701994, "authorName": "Pugsly1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugsly1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is solid, floors are rusted through, all the stainless trim pie es are with the car and in very good condition. Not sure what them mean by corrosion, it has surface rust, its all original down to plug wires, eng oil is full but black, i would assume with a little time, gas it will run again", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708304585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13702628, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make it safe and roadworthy then just drive the heck out of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708315823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13704287, "authorName": "HillsBilly14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillsbilly14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Riv is a far cry from the later models we\u2019ve been watching here on BaT lately, but oh is this one a beaute in its own right. I love it. It would be perfect for me if I hadn\u2019t recently acquired a project that takes up the only space I have in my garage. \r\n\r\nI learned to drive a standard with three-on-the-tree in one of these bullet nose classics in the Chevy variety. Good times. Good memories. Kind of agree with @Electraglider. I think this would make a great project to tinker with, just for enjoyment. My tastes would leave the body in its full patina glory. I know that\u2019s controversial here on BaT. Just my humble opinion.\r\n\r\nAs to the fender ports, it\u2019s my understanding that Buick put 4 ports per front fender to indicate the presence of a V8 motor (4 + 4 = 8). They put 3 per front fender to indicate 6-cylinder. I may be wrong. Someone more knowledgeable can correct me.\r\n\r\nGLWTA Seller and Buyers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708359953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13705495, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HillsBilly14 I think @Rivnut has it right. Super and Roadmaster got 4 ventiports, Special and Century got 3 ventiports, regardless of engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708367557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13710687, "authorName": "Farnster2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farnster2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All 55 Buicks were V-8s. Last straight 8 was in 53 Special. 4 Ports for 55 Roadmaster and Super, 3 for Special. Riviera in 55 meant 2-door pillar less hardtop. Designated a separate style and model designation starting in 1963.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708396793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13710698, "authorName": "Drivea55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivea55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 55 the Century had 4 ports too. All very handsome designs!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708396993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13711584, "authorName": "PORSCHEMAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschemac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"the car is solid, the floors are rusted through\"??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708434107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13711616, "authorName": "Farnster2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farnster2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drivea55. Thanks. I wasn\u2019t sure what year the Century was introduced. Also Roadmaster and Super shared a larger body, Century and Special a smaller, lighter version. The four ports matched the higher powered V-8 in all but the Special making the Century the muscle car of the line.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708434798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13711768, "authorName": "cNw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like to see this auction. Wish there were more of them on BaT. Maybe even a different category for true \u2018bring a trailer\u2019 offerings.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708436939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13719398, "authorName": "Paul_Dietzel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_dietzel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Century first appeared in 1936. From \"Ate Up With Motor\" (full article https://ateupwithmotor.com/model-histories/buick-century-1936-1942/ )\r\n\"The ('36) Special used Buick\u2019s small eight, but the Buick Century came standard with the same engine as the big Roadmaster and Limited. Since it was at least 9 inches (229 mm) shorter and more than 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than its larger siblings, the mid-size Century became a rather hot number.\" Can anyone say \"Musclecar\"? After the war there was no \"Century\" until 1954 and like the Special and Super, had three \"Ventiports.\" In 1955, the formula was nearly reversed; only the Special had three. From '54 all were V8 powered but of differing displacements. As others have said, \"Riviera\" back in those days meant \"hardtop\" (pillarless), regardless of series. Now, nobody has mentioned it but no discussion of '55 Buicks is complete without mentioning \"Highway Patrol.\" The hero, Dan Matthews drove a '55 Century two-door sedan (post) but there was no such car available to the general public. The only two-door sedan (post) that Buick made that year was a Special, Two-door Centuries came only as Rivieras (hardtops) and convertibles. Whether Buick made two door sedan Centuries just for CHiP and the TV show or just for the TV show I don't know, I was only nine then and Mom and Dad weren't going to send me from PA to Ca just to check out cop cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708480760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13719926, "authorName": "Pugsly1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugsly1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708486511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13719940, "authorName": "Pugsly1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugsly1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708486739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13719942, "authorName": "Pugsly1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugsly1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708486798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13720504, "authorName": "maxmajor08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxmajor08/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by maxmajor08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708516919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13731834, "authorName": "SouthBender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southbender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranchero65 - Like others have responded, in this era the number of Ventiports didn't reflect the engine configuration. However, the newer Buick Lucerne did just what you suggested: The Base 3800 and 3.9L V-6 models had 3 Ventiports and the 4.6L Northstar-powered model had 4 Ventiports. I hope this car can be put back on the road.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708625881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13744486, "authorName": "S38Bruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s38bruce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cNw But there is a separate category for them, it's called Projects. First place I look even though I'm overloaded with projects.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708723086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13757388, "authorName": "Normally_Aspirated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/normally_aspirated/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Normally_Aspirated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708887619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13757424, "authorName": "maxmajor08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxmajor08/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by maxmajor08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708887787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13757430, "authorName": "Normally_Aspirated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/normally_aspirated/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Normally_Aspirated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708887830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13757456, "authorName": "maxmajor08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxmajor08/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by maxmajor08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708887937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13757468, "authorName": "Normally_Aspirated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/normally_aspirated/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Normally_Aspirated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708887987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13757499, "authorName": "Normally_Aspirated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/normally_aspirated/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/25/24 for $3,200 to Normally_Aspirated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708888110, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]