It’s truly an amazing car. I grew up in a neighborhood full of these GM clam shell wagons including my family owning a ‘72 Pontiac Grand Safari in gold with white top. 2 neighbors had Buick Estate wagons, one was a ‘71 in brown with wood grain fairly loaded, and another ‘73 Estate Wagon that was light yellow with a white vinyl top that had every option. I love the GM wagons from the ‘70s.
$7000 was a lot of money back in 1973. My dad bought a 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix that year, and he paid $5500 for it. That was about $2000 more than he had ever paid for a car, and I remember my mom and him arguing about the payments.
Your pride of ownership is obvious when you show us this magnificent auto. I was 12 years old that year, and I remember these Buicks. They were a class above what our family could afford, as we were the basic Chevy Impala budget. Thanks for showing us your lovely car.
@@michaelpfaff6009 I have a 76 Estate Wagon with the original woodgrain. It will look 1000 times better with its original GM translucent 3M DiNoc woodgrain on it
Beautiful. That was my childhood station wagon. One like it. That badge on the tailgate is an early memory in my mid 50s brain 😂 my mind recognizes that cool badge.
That's a beauty. Drives great I expect with the firm ride and handling package. I've had a hankering for a black '73 Centurion coupe, no vinyl top, rallye wheels and 455-4. I can dream.
This stunning classic 1973 Buick Estate Wagon is incredibly beautiful, I want to get this very Wagon, and I hope I can, the back class 7 door operation is so trick, so genius, my oh my, I love this Wagon so very much, I get weak.
When CAFE standards were introduced, station wagons were considered "cars" under the mandate and large wagons were dropped due to poor MPG. By eliminating large wagons, companies were able to "improve" their CAFE numbers as they continued to improve mpg across the remaining cars.
@@stangslayerws6 I believe GM made them available in the wagons with the '77 downsizing. I am pretty sure they are listed as an option for the Olds and Buick wagons. Neither Chevy nor Pontiac offered the lamp monitor option.
I had a 74 that was loaded like yours. The 73 is the ultimate of all the years, to my eye. Beautiful car!!!! I’d love to take a trip up from Huntsville to see your baby. I think you’re missing the carpeted rear, the padded sleeper mat, the speed alert and a vinyl roof to complete all the options. The tail pipe did have a flat outlet, (which I might be able to locate for you, if it’s still for sale). It’s definitely an extremely highly optioned car, for sure. I think my 74 was equipped about the same with maybe an option or two more but you’re lucky to have that beauty. I’m sure when you get the correct Di-NOC on the car, it will look amazing. I don’t think but I could be wrong, that the Di-NOC wasn’t translucent except on the Olds and Pontiac and reflective but correct me if I’m wrong. I had a roll for the rear quarter at one time but sold it back in 2015. It wasn’t translucent, that I know. It was however a correct part number for the car. Maybe we can talk.
@@johnrand93 it has the carpeted load floor, lockable "trunk" and accessory group (dual dome lights with a rear switch) which I forgot to mention. I personally don't like vinyl on clamshells although all 3 of my 76 Electras have vinyl tops
This car look nice , loaded with options still valuable family car , if i hade it i’ll use it for family trips , near my house 1976 lo sabre station wagon that need some work.
Stunning car! Funny that it has so many options but not the nicer Custom interior. I suspect the original owner wanted the blue interior and so had to take the Lesabre rather than Electra level interior.
@@JohnnyAloha69 This IS. a Electra Estate Wagon. The bench seat as well as the Electra upper door panels were ONLY available on the blue bench seat cars
8:41 Great car. May I respectfully make a suggestion? As a transition between hood open/closed, take your non-camera hand, point it at the hood and say SHAZAM! Then cut to the hood closed. You will increase your viewership due to a bit of "magic" or "comedic effect". Thanks!
They are so often miscalled 'headrests'. They are actually 'head restraints', designed to reduce whiplash from a rear collision. No one ever driving could ever drive with their head on the 'headrest'.
@@kenk7451 Yes. The ones in my 1970 Caddy are small and useless as headrests. I think Mercedes by the 1980s had them as adjustable, comfortable rests first?
American cars were late to the game with head restraints in case of whiplash. I love these cars, but would never own one because of the lack of safety.
@@weirdshibainu These cars were pretty safe if you wore both the lap and separate shoulder belts and adjusted the head restraints for your height. As a teenager I drove a hand me down 1970 Buick Electra and I was that rare kid that wore both the lap and separate shoulder belts when I drove. I walked away from a head on collision with a drunk driver in a Chevrolet suburban that crossed the center line. Because of the size and quality of the Electra along with the belts, I only had minor cuts, scratches and heavy bruises from the belts.
I appreciate your wanting to put the original GM woodgrain back on it. BUT if I had it once I took the woodgrain it has on it now off. I would leave it without woodgrain at all. It would look stunning in slick all blue lacquer paint.
A magnificent all American station wagon. The finest I have seen. Buick most definitely made the best. Cheers 🥂 🌼 🕊️
It’s truly an amazing car.
I grew up in a neighborhood full of these GM clam shell wagons including my family owning a ‘72 Pontiac Grand Safari in gold with white top.
2 neighbors had Buick Estate wagons, one was a ‘71 in brown with wood grain fairly loaded, and another ‘73 Estate Wagon that was light yellow with a white vinyl top that had every option.
I love the GM wagons from the ‘70s.
Stunning, stunning car.
Blue on blue is just beautiful. That was a hefty sticker price for 1973!
$7000 was a lot of money back in 1973. My dad bought a 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix that year, and he paid $5500 for it. That was about $2000 more than he had ever paid for a car, and I remember my mom and him arguing about the payments.
Your pride of ownership is obvious when you show us this magnificent auto. I was 12 years old that year, and I remember these Buicks. They were a class above what our family could afford, as we were the basic Chevy Impala budget. Thanks for showing us your lovely car.
I don't think I would pull off that wood siding!! It looks great!!
@@michaelpfaff6009 I have a 76 Estate Wagon with the original woodgrain. It will look 1000 times better with its original GM translucent 3M DiNoc woodgrain on it
That would be such a shame to take it off.
To me, it wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense to ruin the car by altering how the car was born That would be like a refinishing a ‘59 Sunburst.
So handsome and classy! The more you look the more you see. Many happy miles ahead!!
Thank you for preserving that piece of history!
You know after 50 years I can still name all of the options on this one. It’s very nicely equipped!
Beautiful! An amazing find!
Stunning example. Not too many of these left.
She is a beauty. I used to have a '74 Chevy wagon with the clamshell tailgate. It was a reliable tank.
Absolutely stunning!!
Beautiful. That was my childhood station wagon. One like it. That badge on the tailgate is an early memory in my mid 50s brain 😂 my mind recognizes that cool badge.
That's a beauty. Drives great I expect with the firm ride and handling package. I've had a hankering for a black '73 Centurion coupe, no vinyl top, rallye wheels and 455-4. I can dream.
I’ve always loved those Buick Rallye wheels.
This stunning classic 1973 Buick Estate Wagon is incredibly beautiful, I want to get this very Wagon, and I hope I can, the back class 7 door operation is so trick, so genius, my oh my, I love this Wagon so very much, I get weak.
Sweet!
Not the most sought after vehicle but It still is very rare! It is full of Buick elegance. Love it!
@@cellpat7392 what is the most sought after vehicle?
what a real car looks not a little plastic toy of today
OMG! Stunner
What a beautiful car, I DO love to blue inside and out. I'm so happy it has found the proper home to preserve it to its original form...
When CAFE standards were introduced, station wagons were considered "cars" under the mandate and large wagons were dropped due to poor MPG. By eliminating large wagons, companies were able to "improve" their CAFE numbers as they continued to improve mpg across the remaining cars.
THAT CAR IS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS.YOUR VIDEOW IS JUST THE RIGHT LENGTH LONG..GOOD LUCK ON THE TRANSFORMATION THO I THINK IT S FINE THE WAY IT IS.......
Beautiful! Are there lamp monitors for the tail lights?
@@JS.436 yes
@@stangslayerws6 Where are the monitors? In the headliner?
@@AlexanderCrump I'm sorry, I misspoke. My 76 Electras have them in the rear. Estate Wagon never had the rear lamp monitors
@@stangslayerws6 I believe GM made them available in the wagons with the '77 downsizing. I am pretty sure they are listed as an option for the Olds and Buick wagons. Neither Chevy nor Pontiac offered the lamp monitor option.
I had a 74 that was loaded like yours. The 73 is the ultimate of all the years, to my eye. Beautiful car!!!! I’d love to take a trip up from Huntsville to see your baby. I think you’re missing the carpeted rear, the padded sleeper mat, the speed alert and a vinyl roof to complete all the options. The tail pipe did have a flat outlet, (which I might be able to locate for you, if it’s still for sale). It’s definitely an extremely highly optioned car, for sure. I think my 74 was equipped about the same with maybe an option or two more but you’re lucky to have that beauty. I’m sure when you get the correct Di-NOC on the car, it will look amazing. I don’t think but I could be wrong, that the Di-NOC wasn’t translucent except on the Olds and Pontiac and reflective but correct me if I’m wrong. I had a roll for the rear quarter at one time but sold it back in 2015. It wasn’t translucent, that I know. It was however a correct part number for the car. Maybe we can talk.
@@johnrand93 it has the carpeted load floor, lockable "trunk" and accessory group (dual dome lights with a rear switch) which I forgot to mention. I personally don't like vinyl on clamshells although all 3 of my 76 Electras have vinyl tops
@@johnrand93 I have a couple rolls of the correct part number DiNoc too. Both are translucent
This car look nice , loaded with options still valuable family car , if i hade it i’ll use it for family trips , near my house 1976 lo sabre station wagon that need some work.
😍😍😍😍😍
Stunning car! Funny that it has so many options but not the nicer Custom interior. I suspect the original owner wanted the blue interior and so had to take the Lesabre rather than Electra level interior.
@@JohnnyAloha69 This IS. a Electra Estate Wagon. The bench seat as well as the Electra upper door panels were ONLY available on the blue bench seat cars
She's Bluetiful. Many 70's childhood memories brought to life. May I ask the total cost of the shipping?
8:41 Great car. May I respectfully make a suggestion? As a transition between hood open/closed, take your non-camera hand, point it at the hood and say SHAZAM! Then cut to the hood closed. You will increase your viewership due to a bit of "magic" or "comedic effect". Thanks!
It's basically a 1973 Escalade
Damn I miss the real cars.
I wonder why they made the headrests so small?
They are so often miscalled 'headrests'. They are actually 'head restraints', designed to reduce whiplash from a rear collision. No one ever driving could ever drive with their head on the 'headrest'.
@@kenk7451 Yes. The ones in my 1970 Caddy are small and useless as headrests. I think Mercedes by the 1980s had them as adjustable, comfortable rests first?
American cars were late to the game with head restraints in case of whiplash. I love these cars, but would never own one because of the lack of safety.
@@weirdshibainu These cars were pretty safe if you wore both the lap and separate shoulder belts and adjusted the head restraints for your height. As a teenager I drove a hand me down 1970 Buick Electra and I was that rare kid that wore both the lap and separate shoulder belts when I drove. I walked away from a head on collision with a drunk driver in a Chevrolet suburban that crossed the center line. Because of the size and quality of the Electra along with the belts, I only had minor cuts, scratches and heavy bruises from the belts.
@@bradparris99 Glad you were OK> Its amazing we are all alive.
Seems an odd car to find in Norway, no? Or is Norway a paradise of big american cars?
@@patricklanigan it lived the majority of its life in USA. It did not go to Norway until 2007
@@stangslayerws6
When will you license it.
Real automobile unlike the homogeneous overpriced crap that’s built today.
I appreciate your wanting to put the original GM woodgrain back on it. BUT if I had it once I took the woodgrain it has on it now off. I would leave it without woodgrain at all. It would look stunning in slick all blue lacquer paint.
@@MostlyBuicks To each his own but that would be a total deal breaker for me
If that was mine I couldn't sleep at night waiting for the sun to rise so I could look at it again!