For Sale: 1971 Buick Centurion in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1971 Buick Centurion Convertible

The Buick Centurion is a full size car built from the 1971 through 1973 model years. Replacing the Wildcat as the sporty iteration of Buick's three full size car lines, it slotted between the LeSabre and Electra in the lineup. The car's emblem was not the traditional Buick tri-shield, but a side profile of a centurion, a Roman soldier.

For consignment, a 1971 Buick Centurion convertible showing 50,551 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. This one is coming out of long term storage and is ready to rock! 110,539 Centurions were produced over those three years with 10,296 being convertibles. Of note, Centurions had one of the shortest runs in Buick model history.

Exterior
Two stage Arctic White adorns this big convertible with a notable triple pinstripe that begins on the hood creases and works its way back and down along the body. A non-functional hood scoop has been added and the shoulder line which runs straight all the way across the C-pillar where a slight rise in the line leads to the long rear deck over an extended overhang. Both the front and rear are instantly recognizable as Buick, like an old friend you haven't seen in a while, but who still looks familiar. There's a gentle curve to the windshield which is framed in polished trim and attaches to a white canvas roof with clear rear glass window. Most of the metalwork is in great shape, including the substantial front bumper and contoured rear piece while the 15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are wrapped in white wall yellow line Vogue tires. Imperfections include cracking paint in the rear filler panel, stiffening lines, a few chips and scratches, detached wheel opening trim, and some clear runs.

Interior
A white interior begins with the door panels, a combination of white vinyl around a black and white patterned band over white plastic showing just a touch of patina on the armrests. White vinyl seats have that black and white houndstooth-like pattern in the inserts along with black piping and the front buckets, matching armrest, and rear seats all present in very good condition other than some light staining. Black and woodgrain adorn the dash beginning with the steering wheel, a three spoked model fronting an arching speedometer, A/C panel to the left and clock behind hazy plastic to the right. Also on the right is an AM/FM radio in a woodgrain faceplate. The passengers get a look at the rare Centurion logo on their side of the dash while a custom center console holds an Alpine screen that also displays the reverse camera, aluminum faceplate, cupholders and 12 volt port, all over a nice black carpet covering the vast floor with Buick rubber mats to protect. The trunk is finished and show ready with the houndstooth, white vinyl and a bunch of integrated amplifiers and subwoofers.

Drivetrain
A clean, and somewhat showy date correct 455ci V8 is under the hood, wearing an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor over and Edelbrock intake. It's mated to a TH400 3-speed automatic which sends power to the 10 bolt rear axle.

Undercarriage
Clean and dry underneath with dual exhaust that run from headers, flow through stock style mufflers before terminating through expanded polished tips out back. Suspension is one of the standards with coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs in the back.The power brakes are assigned as front discs and rear drums.

Drive-Ability
The engine delivers impressive power, the ride is soft, and the car tracks well, even on older tires.We're going top up but can imagine what a ride this would be with an open sky! We note the A/C and factory radio are not working but all other functions operate as they should on this big convertible. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

There's no way to know how many of the original 10,296 Centurion convertibles are left in the world, but we're guessing it's not that many. Up and down Main Street in a full sized convertible is the way to go, there's simply no two ways about it! When fellow cruisers ask what you're driving, you can respond, "This...is....Sparta!" and speed off with your 455!

466671X121675

4-Buick
66-Centurion
67-Convertible
1-1971
X-Fairfax, KS Assy Plant
121675-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

ST 71 46667-1971 Centurion Convertible
BDY X00137-Fairfax Body #
TR 465-Pearl White Vinyl
PNT 67A-Burnished Cinnamon, White Top
01C-3rd Week January

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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