Wow! That is the most beautiful 73 wagon I’ve ever seen. I’ve always loved Buicks. My grandparents always bought Buicks, sedans and wagons, so these have a special place in my heart. ❤️
Absolutely beautiful 😍 station wagon. Pure Class. The Buick wagon at it's finest hour. Cheers 🥂 the American dream and dreamy cars are most definitely gone. Thankful for preservation.
We had a '73 LeSabre Custom 4-door hardtop in Midnight Blue that my dad bought new. Very nice car. Very few issues. I have dreams every once in a while that we still have it.
My first car was just like this, but a dark brown '74 with a tan interior. I bought it in 1996 when I went to college, and I loved it. Like this one, it was loaded all the way to the power door locks. And, it was still a nice, low-mileage car when I got it. I didn't drive it much in the city, but it was a great car for the occasional road trip with a bunch of friends for a camping / festival weekend event. I took very good care of "The Big Brown Buick" as my friends all called it, and I enjoyed it for six years until I sold it to a man who still has it.
I love the ‘71 & ‘72 Oldsmobile Version of these. Those Fender Skirts, Tail Lights, and grill on the Olds to me just has more class. This one here is as Beautiful as they come. Love IT!
We have burgundy version same engine except GS skylark Stage 1 360 hp Plus tow package running Evans waterless antifreeze It has Dual exhaust 33k on clock still tow the 1972 Airstream with it or the we tow with 72 Suburban 454 4x4 manual transmission we love towing with the Buick glad you ditched the Sniper system nothing beats the quadrajet moan towing .. lmao You have beautiful wagon thanks for posting awesome 👌 👍
Very nice. I hope you plan on keeping it. The 1970s is when I was in school, so I saw a lot of these massive station wagons. But they didn't seem all that big to me then. That said... you might want to put some silicone on the clam shell window tracks to make the glass move easier and quieter.
@@craigster1234 It's not the tracks. It's just a loud spring "Helper" I just have put off removing the headliner to adjust it. That being said I did replace the motor, greased the cables and disassembled the transmission gear and reassembled) I'm just very leery about trying to remove 50+ year old headliner material without ripping any seams the actual tracks and linkage are very well lubricated
I bought a 73 Estate Wagon in about 1980 for $600 , the price was low because of the gas prices. It was a light yellow in perfect condition and it served me good as a taxi for 5 years. I wish I could find a nice clam shell wagon today
Nice station wagon from that era I believe Chevy sold the most clam shell wagons then Pontiac then Buick then Oldsmobile Cadillac even sold them but super rare Elvis had one it’s in the Volo auto museum in Volo Illinois
@@davidgold5961 He is correct. Volo auto museum has a 74 Sedan DeVille hardtop clamshell that belonged to Elvis. I've seen it in person and it's also on RUclips
@@chriswright2250 same with my parents I was just a wee tyke at the time it was time for them to get a new Car and enjoy their hard work payed off now I was going into first grade my Dad was now secured in his Teamsters truck driving job Mom has 2 jobs my GrandMa was retiring and could help take care of me plus she had just got a new 69 Ford LTD my Dad just dropped a load of money on repairs for his 65 F/150 that he bought new in 65 His old Studebaker Lark finally crapped out and their 62 Mercury Monterey that they bought new finally crapped out too so I vividly remember going to all the car dealers and takeing all the test rides And as a curious kid takeing it all in and getting my first Whiffs of that new car aroma it was very addictive even for a little 5 year old kid we drove a Plymouth & Pontiac & New 70 Ford LTD Country Squire demonstrator it was Red in &out and I understood everything as clear as a bell I felt 10’tall after that ride our salesmen Mister Coffman or Coughlin I always remember this man years latter my parents could not even recall his name but I got it pretty close for a happy little boy just lost in the moment so he tried to get my parents to buy that 70 demo my mom did not like a red car and my dad was kinda missing the point about the 3000 miles that was on it now would be prorated back to us the salesmen said this is a brand new Car he said don’t worry we will take good care of you folks on this fine station wagon well my parents went into another room for a while discussing or sometimes arguing back & forth my Dad said look ok we might be foolish by passing a hot deal but I’m not big on that red and inside too me I was disapointed I liked the big Red Country Squire So my Dad said we want to order the new style 1971 Country Squire and we want the Dark Green like this Sedan you have here in the Showroom he laughed and said ok but you folks are letting a hot deal slip away in my opinion on a better car and he whispered when he said it he said sure were here to make money & sell new cars but I also want you to be my happy customers for a very long time too come and yes I was disapointed that we weren’t getting the red one but latter that day I understood we were getting a new car in green and a year newer well that’s my long story I just had to get it out what a life we had back then
Excellent choice, much more manageable due to its 'smaller' size, more practical tailgate (sorry, love the clamshell but it's true!) ... and just as beautiful!
What a beauty. I love station wagons, I wish I was driving when she was new (1970s). My girls are both magnum wagons which I Love love love. I'm looking for a classic chevy wagon as a weekend cruiser. I love my Camaro (3rd Gen) but I also own love and drive long roofs daily, 3 burbans,2 magnum wagons and my van . I' love seeing classic wagons too bad they are not seen very often at car shows
It’s a unicorn for sure to be this loaded & still have the standard interior. It must have been a special order car. Our neighbor growing up had a 1973 Centurion that was dark blue, dark blue vinyl top but had the custom “oyster” colored vinyl interior.
@@Napier363 it's not a "standard" interior. It is simply a full bench seat car. Which is the only way you could order a full blue interior Estate Wagon in 1973. The full bench seat cars were also the only ones that got the upgraded Electra Limited style upper door panels
@@Napier363 Once again, if it's what was called the "Standard" interior for 73 then I prefer it because it was the only way to get a full blue interior and the much better looking Electra Limited upper door panels on a 73 Estate Wagon. There is no such thing as a blue interior 73 Estate with either the notchback seating or the split bench.....I also own 4 76 Buicks. 2 Electra Limited 4dr hardtops, 1 Electra Limited Park Avenue and 1 76 Estate Wagon (with the notchback seating)
Gorgeous wagon. The ‘73 was to me the most beautiful model year for the big Buick’s. I wished you had told us the price listed on the window sticker back in ‘73. Anyway, love your wagon.
@stangslayerws6 Thanks for sharing. This is a beautiful car. Our neighbors ordered a 76 Caprice wagon. Not loaded, cruise, power door locks. AM-FM Stereo. 3 seats. Of course, A/C Had the Chevrolet 400. 4 years later. It started going, though oil. They got rid of it. Listed for 7,788.00. I had a 77 Monte Carlo. Ring job at 35 thousand miles. I bought the extra warranty. My first car a 76Pontiac Grand Le Man's. Beautiful car. Listed for 5,900.00. Pontiac I think made the best looking GM division in the 60s and 70s. In 1991 my wife and I bought our first new car. Buick Century. Had Buicks sense then. Never a bad one. LeSabre and Park Avenue Avenue. Miss the Sedans.
Oh, my grandparents bought a new 85 Dodge Ram. Had power door lock. You pulled up on the lock button it unlocked the other door. Or you turned the key twice when unlocking it. It would unlock the other door as well. I had never seen that. It's in the barn. No rust, inside looks new. It had that 360 lean burn motor. It was a lot of trouble. I should get it. And have it fixed. The farm in our family still.
That car has got to turn heads it is so clean. My schoolmates parents had a 74 caprice wagon dark red woody and I was always entertained by the clamshell tailgate. I also have a few memories of mom and dads 68 pontiac wagon with the rear facing 3rd row. I was probably back there all the time making faces at the cars behind us. Curious to know what the sticker price was. ✌️
I think another really nice feature of those wagons is they had a strong leaf spring suspension,I remember a lot of people who hauled camping trailers with those wagons always seemed pretty stable on the highway.
Personal opinion, probably thee most beautiful wagon design in a 100 years. Overall wagon design to a come close 2nd, are the Mopar wagons from 1957 to 1959. I marked the 2 designs on many different levels, too long for this format.
Would the efi not tune in properly? Did you have the ignition system that is controlled by the efi computer? What gear ratio is in the rearend? Beautiful car....I used to have a 76 Riviera 455, it was a great car and cruised at 100 mph on the hiway. 😊
@@davidgold5961 I have , the original window sticker with all the options. I failed to list the interior options which are: power windows, power door locks, power seats; automatic climate control, digital clock, AM/FM 8 track stereo; floor mounted convenience console: electric grid rear window defog; tilt steering wheel; cruise master; deluxe steering wheel; convenience group (dual roof lights with remote rear on off switch and color coordinated seat belts;) 3rd row seating; map light; fingertip windshield washer (RARE), carpeted load floor and storage locker lock; hadi mats at carpet savers... Shew......
Hello how are you doing? I love your wagon are you going to sale this car? Nice to see this wagon & it's a real car not the Ten-Cans air-bag plastic shit there making now 🙃👍🖖
Wonderful car ... but please get your terminology straight when you list the options. The exterior mirrors are NOT the sport variety, which were color-keyed. The wheels were named "Stage 1" wheels ... They got their start as an option on the '63 Riviera, and the availability spread to just about every full-size and mid-size Buick model (Yes, including the Riviera). Very handsome wheels. On a very handsome car. You have good taste, sir!
@@johnnyrowland4961 I mistakenly said sport mirrors because my 76 Estate Wagon has the optional sport mirrors you described. As for the wheels, Buick called those "Chrome Road Wheels" not Stage 1 wheels. I own 5 of these 71 to 76 full size Buicks all of which have those wheels
@@waynemccarthy3073 Everything is eventually for sale but I just now got this one shipped back to the states from Norway so for now it would not be for sale
Wow! That is the most beautiful 73 wagon I’ve ever seen. I’ve always loved Buicks. My grandparents always bought Buicks, sedans and wagons, so these have a special place in my heart. ❤️
Absolutely beautiful 😍 station wagon. Pure Class. The Buick wagon at it's finest hour. Cheers 🥂 the American dream and dreamy cars are most definitely gone. Thankful for preservation.
We had a '73 LeSabre Custom 4-door hardtop in Midnight Blue that my dad bought new. Very nice car. Very few issues. I have dreams every once in a while that we still have it.
Oh man. Had one of these as a child in the 70s. Beige and wood panel. Dad was an autoworker for GM. Pulled a 26’ camper across many states with it.
My first car was just like this, but a dark brown '74 with a tan interior. I bought it in 1996 when I went to college, and I loved it. Like this one, it was loaded all the way to the power door locks. And, it was still a nice, low-mileage car when I got it.
I didn't drive it much in the city, but it was a great car for the occasional road trip with a bunch of friends for a camping / festival weekend event.
I took very good care of "The Big Brown Buick" as my friends all called it, and I enjoyed it for six years until I sold it to a man who still has it.
Gawd, i would so love that to be my ride! I am completely underwhelmed by modern cars.
I love the ‘71 & ‘72 Oldsmobile Version of these. Those Fender Skirts, Tail Lights, and grill on the Olds to me just has more class. This one here is as Beautiful as they come. Love IT!
The Olds 98 clamshell wagon was truly beautifully designed inside and out. So rich and unique looking.
That would be the 98 Custom Cruiser.
The Olds cost more, and weighed more, than the Buick! ...so much for the Sloan ladder~ 🙃
Yhat is one fantastic beautiful Buick! I love wagons and that one is exceptional!
We have burgundy version same engine except GS skylark Stage 1 360 hp
Plus tow package running Evans waterless antifreeze It has Dual exhaust
33k on clock still tow the 1972 Airstream with it or the we tow with 72 Suburban
454 4x4 manual transmission we love towing with the Buick glad you ditched the
Sniper system nothing beats the quadrajet moan towing .. lmao
You have beautiful wagon thanks for posting awesome 👌 👍
That wagon is HUGE! ❤
Beautiful wagon.
Beautiful car! You are lovingly bringing her back to showroom new! Thanks for sharing!
Stunning!
Very nice. I hope you plan on keeping it. The 1970s is when I was in school, so I saw a lot of these massive station wagons. But they didn't seem all that big to me then. That said... you might want to put some silicone on the clam shell window tracks to make the glass move easier and quieter.
@@craigster1234 It's not the tracks. It's just a loud spring "Helper" I just have put off removing the headliner to adjust it. That being said I did replace the motor, greased the cables and disassembled the transmission gear and reassembled) I'm just very leery about trying to remove 50+ year old headliner material without ripping any seams the actual tracks and linkage are very well lubricated
We had the '71 Estate wagon with wood grain and the 455, - no pollution pump. '76 was the last yr Estate wagon with the 455. Great Buicks.
Lovely! I so love the 71-76 fullsize Buicks! Got a 455 LeSabre landau from 75 myself. You have so many perfect examples 😍
I bought a 73 Estate Wagon in about 1980 for $600 , the price was low because of the gas prices. It was a light yellow in perfect condition and it served me good as a taxi for 5 years. I wish I could find a nice clam shell wagon today
Gorgeous, gorgeous car. My 1972 Electra Limited was the best car I ever owned, and I had it for longer than any other - thirteen years.
Nice station wagon from that era I believe Chevy sold the most clam shell wagons then Pontiac then Buick then Oldsmobile Cadillac even sold them but super rare Elvis had one it’s in the Volo auto museum in Volo Illinois
If there was a Cadillac version, it was a custom one-off, not a production car from Cadillac.
@@davidgold5961 He is correct. Volo auto museum has a 74 Sedan DeVille hardtop clamshell that belonged to Elvis. I've seen it in person and it's also on RUclips
Cadillac station wagon = hearse.
@@ambientstereorecordings3528also not 'factory'...
Paint correction! I wish I could witness that personally. Wow. What a joy. Thank you for posting.
Had a 73 Electra for years. Loved it
My parents opted for the Ford County Squire in 72. Mom didn't like the rear windows and the clam shell tailgate.
@@chriswright2250 same with my parents I was just a wee tyke at the time it was time for them to get a new Car and enjoy their hard work payed off now I was going into first grade my Dad was now secured in his Teamsters truck driving job Mom has 2 jobs my GrandMa was retiring and could help take care of me plus she had just got a new 69 Ford LTD my Dad just dropped a load of money on repairs for his 65 F/150 that he bought new in 65 His old Studebaker Lark finally crapped out and their 62 Mercury Monterey that they bought new finally crapped out too so I vividly remember going to all the car dealers and takeing all the test rides And as a curious kid takeing it all in and getting my first Whiffs of that new car aroma it was very addictive even for a little 5 year old kid we drove a Plymouth & Pontiac & New 70 Ford LTD Country Squire demonstrator it was Red in &out and I understood everything as clear as a bell I felt 10’tall after that ride our salesmen Mister Coffman or Coughlin I always remember this man years latter my parents could not even recall his name but I got it pretty close for a happy little boy just lost in the moment so he tried to get my parents to buy that 70 demo my mom did not like a red car and my dad was kinda missing the point about the 3000 miles that was on it now would be prorated back to us the salesmen said this is a brand new Car he said don’t worry we will take good care of you folks on this fine station wagon well my parents went into another room for a while discussing or sometimes arguing back & forth my Dad said look ok we might be foolish by passing a hot deal but I’m not big on that red and inside too me I was disapointed I liked the big Red Country Squire So my Dad said we want to order the new style 1971 Country Squire and we want the Dark Green like this Sedan you have here in the Showroom he laughed and said ok but you folks are letting a hot deal slip away in my opinion on a better car and he whispered when he said it he said sure were here to make money & sell new cars but I also want you to be my happy customers for a very long time too come and yes I was disapointed that we weren’t getting the red one but latter that day I understood we were getting a new car in green and a year newer well that’s my long story I just had to get it out what a life we had back then
Excellent choice, much more manageable due to its 'smaller' size, more practical tailgate (sorry, love the clamshell but it's true!) ... and just as beautiful!
such a beautiful find. I loved these models. Congratulations.
What a beauty. I love station wagons, I wish I was driving when she was new (1970s). My girls are both magnum wagons which I Love love love. I'm looking for a classic chevy wagon as a weekend cruiser. I love my Camaro (3rd Gen) but I also own love and drive long roofs daily, 3 burbans,2 magnum wagons and my van . I' love seeing classic wagons too bad they are not seen very often at car shows
Beautiful car
Now that looks like a Buick
It’s a unicorn for sure to be this loaded & still have the standard interior.
It must have been a special order car.
Our neighbor growing up had a 1973 Centurion that was dark blue, dark blue vinyl top but had the custom “oyster” colored vinyl interior.
@@Napier363 it's not a "standard" interior. It is simply a full bench seat car. Which is the only way you could order a full blue interior Estate Wagon in 1973. The full bench seat cars were also the only ones that got the upgraded Electra Limited style upper door panels
@@stangslayerws6 Actually the bench seat was the standard Estate Wagon interior.
@@Napier363 Once again, if it's what was called the "Standard" interior for 73 then I prefer it because it was the only way to get a full blue interior and the much better looking Electra Limited upper door panels on a 73 Estate Wagon. There is no such thing as a blue interior 73 Estate with either the notchback seating or the split bench.....I also own 4 76 Buicks. 2 Electra Limited 4dr hardtops, 1 Electra Limited Park Avenue and 1 76 Estate Wagon (with the notchback seating)
That is a beautiful car! We had a maroon '76 Estate Wagon when I was kid. It is one of my favorite cars and one I wish we had kept.
WOW, WHAT A STUNNER, & SURVIVOR, I Love it, hope I can get one on my bucket list. You are very fortunate to have this one.
Gorgeous wagon. The ‘73 was to me the most beautiful model year for the big Buick’s. I wished you had told us the price listed on the window sticker back in ‘73. Anyway, love your wagon.
@@chitown1098 $7683 when ordered in late 1972
@@chitown1098 $7683 when ordered in late 1972
@stangslayerws6 Thanks for sharing. This is a beautiful car. Our neighbors ordered a 76 Caprice wagon. Not loaded, cruise, power door locks. AM-FM Stereo. 3 seats. Of course, A/C
Had the Chevrolet 400. 4 years later. It started going, though oil. They got rid of it. Listed for 7,788.00. I had a 77 Monte Carlo. Ring job at 35 thousand miles. I bought the extra warranty. My first car a 76Pontiac Grand Le Man's. Beautiful car. Listed for 5,900.00. Pontiac I think made the best looking GM division in the 60s and 70s. In 1991 my wife and I bought our first new car. Buick Century. Had Buicks sense then. Never a bad one. LeSabre and Park Avenue Avenue. Miss the Sedans.
Oh, my grandparents bought a new 85 Dodge Ram. Had power door lock. You pulled up on the lock button it unlocked the other door. Or you turned the key twice when unlocking it. It would unlock the other door as well. I had never seen that. It's in the barn. No rust, inside looks new. It had that 360 lean burn motor. It was a lot of trouble. I should get it. And have it fixed. The farm in our family still.
If I had the money, I swear to you I would make an offer. I would treat it like gold.
Nice station wagon but couldn't see the interior, I owned a 73 and 74 Impala wagon clamshell. Super smooth riding cars.
@@JxT1957 I will be posting a complete inside and outside review after it leaves the detailing shop
That’s a beautiful wagon. Wow
that car is everything
The ride and handling package is worth its weight in gold.
my mom & dad had a 1973 buick estate wagon it was i think pumpkin Coler
That car has got to turn heads it is so clean. My schoolmates parents had a 74 caprice wagon dark red woody and I was always entertained by the clamshell tailgate. I also have a few memories of mom and dads 68 pontiac wagon with the rear facing 3rd row. I was probably back there all the time making faces at the cars behind us. Curious to know what the sticker price was. ✌️
@@fastcoffee9878 It was $7683 when ordered on 1972
Beautiful vehicle!
Beautiful
I love the clam shell. I am drooling. Dammit.
And why why, WHY do you never see these at Barret Jackson auctions???
The sad part is most of the 71-6 big GM wagons were destroyed at demolition derbies.
@@patrickmcgoldrick8234 That is true. They performed uncommonly well in the demo derbies, and that was the death of them.
I think another really nice feature of those wagons is they had a strong leaf spring suspension,I remember a lot of people who hauled camping trailers with those wagons always seemed pretty stable on the highway.
Gorgeous, would you ever sell it?
Fantastic!
Sweet !!!!
😍❤️
Please post more!
So awesome!! For sale?
Personal opinion, probably thee most beautiful wagon design in a 100 years. Overall wagon design to a come close 2nd, are the Mopar wagons from 1957 to 1959. I marked the 2 designs on many different levels, too long for this format.
Has there ever been built a prettier station wagon?! I don’t think so.
Tyler Hoovie would be all over this.
"No Parking" 😂😂😂😂😂
I believe 1973 was the only year which the Estate Wagon had its own grill , not shared with the Electra.
Would the efi not tune in properly? Did you have the ignition system that is controlled by the efi computer? What gear ratio is in the rearend? Beautiful car....I used to have a 76 Riviera 455, it was a great car and cruised at 100 mph on the hiway. 😊
I wonder if you can buy a reproduction Monroney Label showing the options and all prices?
@@davidgold5961 I have
, the original window sticker with all the options. I failed to list the interior options which are: power windows, power door locks, power seats; automatic climate control, digital clock, AM/FM 8 track stereo; floor mounted convenience console: electric grid rear window defog; tilt steering wheel; cruise master; deluxe steering wheel; convenience group (dual roof lights with remote rear on off switch and color coordinated seat belts;) 3rd row seating; map light; fingertip windshield washer (RARE), carpeted load floor and storage locker lock; hadi mats at carpet savers... Shew......
I own a ‘77.
Should you decide to part with her how might I reach you? Thank you.
Hello how are you doing? I love your wagon are you going to sale this car? Nice to see this wagon & it's a real car not the Ten-Cans air-bag plastic shit there making now 🙃👍🖖
Wonderful car ... but please get your terminology straight when you list the options. The exterior mirrors are NOT the sport variety, which were color-keyed. The wheels were named "Stage 1" wheels ... They got their start as an option on the '63 Riviera, and the availability spread to just about every full-size and mid-size Buick model (Yes, including the Riviera). Very handsome wheels. On a very handsome car. You have good taste, sir!
@@johnnyrowland4961 I mistakenly said sport mirrors because my 76 Estate Wagon has the optional sport mirrors you described. As for the wheels, Buick called those "Chrome Road Wheels" not Stage 1 wheels. I own 5 of these 71 to 76 full size Buicks all of which have those wheels
would 50 grand buy this Buick
@@waynemccarthy3073 Everything is eventually for sale but I just now got this one shipped back to the states from Norway so for now it would not be for sale