1975 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible: Like the other GM divisions, Buick completely restyled its B- and C-body cars for the 4th generation models. The full-size cars emerged larger and heavier than before and also ever after. The styling featured curved bodysides, long hoods and wide expanses of glass, similar to that of Chrysler Corporation's 1969 full-sized cars, but with a lower beltline than the Chrysler products. Semi-fastback rooflines were utilized on two-door hardtop coupes and convertibles had a new top design to permit a full-width rear seat. The upscale LeSabre Luxus designation was dropped and replaced by the LeSabre Custom nameplate. 1975 also was the first year of the catalytic converter, and standard high energy ignition which was part of GM's Maximum Mileage System at the time Introduced in September 1974. The 1975 LeSabre was the first to require use of unleaded gasoline, due to the advent of the catalytic converter. The LeSabre lineup offered a coupe and two sedans while the LeSabre Custom lineup offered the coupe, two sedans, and the only convertible in the Buick lineup. 1975 would be the final year for the LeSabre Custom Convertible with around 5,300 examples rolling off the assembly lines. Convertible production for both the LeSabre Custom and the Centurion convertibles were not very abundant in the years 1971 to 1975. The rarest production in that time was the 1971 LeSabre Custom with just over 1,800 units built, and the most produced was the 1973 Centurion with slightly over 5,700 units built. Due to this very low production volume and the end of the full-size convertible era, this may make this series of ragtop LeSabre Custom and Centurion Convertibles quite collectable - depending on the vehicles' overall condition. The convertible mechanism used was called the 'scissor top' that folded inward on itself, instead of straight back. This was featured on all GM full-size convertibles from 1971 to 1976.
In addition to its rarity, this beauty has a lot to brag about! She drives great, has a fresh re-paint in original Glacier Blue, new top, fully loaded with all power options, and is an accident-free, numbers matching, 1 owner vehicle with only 51k miles! Our inspection would agree with this mileage although we have no supporting documentation to collaborate it. The power locks need some attention and the power antenna button front is cracked. Everything else on the Buick works like it should and we wouldn't hesitate to drive it any distance. Even the dash clock still ticks! Features and options include; 455 V8, 4bbl, Auto, Power Steering & Brakes, Factory A/C, Power Window & Locks, Power Driver Seat, Power Top, Power Antenna, Rear Window Defroster, Tilt Steering, Tinted Glass, Tire Tools, 15" Factory Wheels, and Thick Firestone P225/75/R15 White Wall Tires!
