First Wash in 30 Years: Barn Find Centurion! | Car Detailing Restoration

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First Wash in 30 Years: Barn Find Centurion! | Car Detailing Restoration! Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of a Buick Centurion in a barn, that is covered in dirt and debris that hasn't been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to bring back its shine and a full interior detail including mold removal! If you find our videos satisfying or motivating make sure you hit subscribe! #barnfind #carcleaning #detailing #cleaning #restoration
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[@WDDetailing]

NSX. 1 Week from Today. Who’s ready? Make sure you subscribe 👀

[@pyarbough30]

Is the car up for sale

[@spidercan63]

Raccoon

[@Nick-xe7ek]

Hardly wait👍

[@TravelogsIndia]

Waiting❤

[@scottiebwaaii2602]

Ready long time. I wouldn't mind a random subscriber getting it and it end up being me. I just LOVE!!! these old JDM gems!!!

[@lew3057]

This Buick was a beauty in it's day - it needs to be restored.

[@scottmihalsky3612]

I absolutely agree with you. I would restore this one. Not too many were made.

[@MontyLeeRay]

Centurions were 1971 to 1973. They have a center medallion upfront. I believe the 455 was standard. Many of the items in the car are specific to the Centurion: the left-hand drivers outside mirror for example. This is an amazing find. The car Wizard on YT also has some videos on a 1973 that he worked on. I enjoy your channel very much guys.

[@jeffreyrigged]

The 73s did not have the 455 standard. The 71 and 72 did. I have a 72 on my channel. Ive done alot to my car. I love the thing. Also the 71 and 72 hardtop 2 door has a unique back window plug that only they featured. This was dropped in 73. Car above is a 71.

[@MontyLeeRay]

I stand corrected on the 1973 engine data.

[@jeffreyrigged]

@@MontyLeeRay no biggie. The 73 got alot of things cut away that made them special. Im guessing since they where dropping it. Which i can see buicks point you had 3 packages on the same platform. The lesabre had a base and a custom package. Then you had the centurion. Money wise it made more sense to combine them into the luxus. Each year is pretty unique.

[@Joe8648]

Well gotta you made that Buick look pretty good even though it still needs pretty much a full restoration nice work just the same.

[@user-eo9ov7dq9h]

I had a 71 Coupe and a 72 Convertible. A neighbor has a 72 Convertible that they use for parades and such. It warms my heart when they fire that big V8. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@OsbornTramain]

The one cool thing about the Centurian is that it doesn't have the Buick logo on the car but it's own Centurian Shield, the Roman Gladiator head on the hubcaps and front and rear! pretty cool

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

That was my first question around the badge. Thanks

[@florider_hd]

its not a gladiator. a centurion is the leader of a part of the roman legions

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Look for the build sheets under front seats

[@Venetiababy1]

Buicks are good cars. We had 4 "50" Buicks in our family back in the day. Straight 8 engines and water-cooled transmissions. Dynaflow. I've had two in the last 8 years. 3.8 V6's. One of the best engines ever built. Trannies are a little weak. I have a 2008 LaCrosse now. 123K miles. Runs like a top and drives great. I'll put another 100K on it no doubt. These Centurians had 315hp. Not bad but they weren't built for drag racing.

[@hitchcock1960]

A Centurion was a Roman soldier who was in command of 100 legionnaires. He was individually distinguishable by his headdress. The legionnaires headdress had a combed horse hair center stack, similar to a mohawk. The Centurion also had a horsehair stack but it was not centered, rather fabricated sideways, ear to ear. This was thought to be to make the Centurion easily identifiable to the legionnaires when in battle. As for the Buick Centurion, this 1971 convertible, like all Buick Centurions has unfortunately missed the mark by adopting a badge that is not representational of a Roman Centurion. 😮

[@scottiebwaaii2602]

Great job. I would love to see this car fully restored

[@timothyleake8750]

Back in the early 70's when I was in my late teens, I worked part time for a Buick dealership and remember when I first encountered a Centurion Convertible in I believe, 1971. I fell in love immediately. The Centurion was only made for only 2 or 3 years! I believe the Centurion model was discontinued in 1973. They were positioned between the LeSabre and the Electra 225. They were basically a Loaded up LeSabre but they were their own distinct model and in my opinion, a very beautiful one!!!!

[@GTRxMan]

I had a '71 Centurion. What a great car. Super comfortable, fast and quiet. I especially loved the wrap-around dashboard that GM used in the era.

[@MontyLeeRay]

PS: the passenger side rearview mirror external is an incredibly rare option is my understanding. Also, the Buick Club of America would be a great resource for Centurion information. Great save, fellows.😊

[@bigbodyrydagarage5488]

It is. I've owned almost 10 early-70s big GM cars and NONE of them had a RH rearview mirror. Hell, Impalas didn't get those standard even thru the end of the Impala box era in 1985.

[@MontyLeeRay]

@@bigbodyrydagarage5488 - could have been an addition after purchase.

[@robh.5242]

Buick introduced the Centurion in 1971 and produced it until 1973. It was considered a luxury vehicle like the Caprice, Grand Ville, and Delta 88. It was a replacement for the Buick Wildcat. It didn’t use the traditional Buick emblem, but rather a Centurion helmet. Personally, I thought it was one of Buick’s most beautiful designs. We had a 1971 Chevrolet Caprice which was really beautiful. Happy 2024, WD! I enjoy your videos!

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

We also had a '71 Chevy Caprice - gold on gold with a 454 engine, I thought it looked very '70 "Cadillac-ish" in front! My folks drove it probably 15yrs and was one of the best cars they've ever had according to my dad - he's in his 80's now and drives Mazdas!

[@robh.5242]

@@TomSnyder-gx5ru Ours was Command Blue (navy) with a black vinyl roof and black interior. Chevrolet nicknamed the Caprice “the little Cadillac” because of the family resemblance to the Sedan De Ville and Motor Trend mentioned that the Caprice was the better value because you could order every option and still come in under the Caddy’s base price. Over the years it was a family favorite and I wish I had it today!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

All large cars were redesigned for 71 across GM. Line. Went to dealer. New car Buick. Intro Sept. 1970. And it was a dream with all lined up in bays and showroom floor....the new Riviera was gorgeousness to die for boss bought a burgendy one white top and white interior drove in wedding and 455 engine screamed and burnouts were standard..good ol daze

[@mikeomalley5407]

Great reset of this Buick Centurion! Wasn’t sure who was cleaning, scrubbing and extracting the excess water from the carpet but Kudos to you, because you weren’t wearing a mask. Happy New’s Eve and a WD detailed 2024!

[@jeffclark2725]

That thing is a beast,always impressed how you can take a good enough clean and it looks better than new when it is done

[@johncornell3665]

I cant believe the power top worked. Great job guys. Thanks!

[@alstewart9915]

That's a beautiful Buick! Love it! What a transformation! Great job guys!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Do not punch out locks take out tear seat and unbolt latch from. Body and get keys made from locksmith check in car or underhood for spare keys in washer bottle

[@frankhall4]

The centurion was the replacement for the wildcat .. the bankers hot rod. It was in between the lesabre and the Electra 225 or “deuce and a quarter” as they were called back in the day. I am so old I remember when this car was new….i started driving in 1971….

[@DetailDane]

Good Job! 👌 Now Lets Get That NSX 😎

[@cuttysupe7749]

Thanks for giving your time and attention to these big old land barges. These types of cars were everywhere when I was a kid and you just don’t see them much anymore. Anyways great work!!!

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers 😊

[@martycarter3306]

I love to see old vichles detail and cleaned and bring back to life..life it did back when it came from the dealership of that year...

[@twinsies3511]

I think the paw prints were a raccoon

[@OsbornTramain]

The car looks amazing! One thing you guys don't do is remove the seat belts......IF you unbolt them and run them thru the laundry with mild soap, it's amazing what a difference you'll see, the color usually comes back and then they add that extra detail to the interior. I could see the belts in the back were tucked in under the seats, they did look like they were restorable.

[@stevenrodriguez7668]

I’m so gonna use this technique, thanks man . My wife is gonna want to try this on her chevelle seat belts

[@Notfiveo0]

Seat belts are not supposed to be washed according to everything I’ve read.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@stevenrodriguez7668take sat belts out roll up and get 5gal plastic. Bucket and dump half and half. Concentrated. Simple green and let soak ca few days..like new and minty fresh😊😊

[@user-zy6bl3fy1i]

Well done Lads . . big project bigger results!

[@drs401960]

a friend of mine bought one of these at auction years ago, and it turned out to be Frank Sinatra Jr.'s car. Was a beautiful deep dark green with a black top and interior. Still had their phone in it! I used to drive that car all around Hollywood with the top down! Was a beautiful car and a pleasure to drive! Lots of power and stunning to look at.

[@maxkuykendall5866]

I believe those may be racoon's paw prints. Just had the same thing happen to me this summer after accidentally leaving the garage door up all night.

[@yogisfriend7869]

The Centurion was to fill the void left by the Wildcat when it was discontinued. IMO it just didn't have the "spark" of its predecessor and it lasted for just a few years.

[@beckyward6650]

I don’t understand why these guys let the car s turn into rust. So sad.

[@williamkirkland7002]

We all have dreams of one day fixing up those rides. Unfortunately we get old or somthing beyond our control gets in the way like war,divorce, car crash, or cancer etc. Many soldiers never return from service leaving behind those cool muscle cars.. good luck in your endevors. 🇺🇸

[@alfredrossi5268]

I think the centurion was a fancy lesabre great job ❤

[@briandewitt163]

Happy New Year team! Thanks for all you do to share interesting cars and videos for us! 🎉

[@clarepaynick789]

Amazing clean up! Lots of devoted work on this old boat!

[@jonathonbarnes3582]

Fun fact: The Buick Centurion concept was WAY cooler than what went into production!

[@EdgarRuiz]

Racoon poop can be dangerous. Another great video. Keep up the great work!

[@warrenlewis3977]

It has the Buick rims...KOOL!

[@rafaelrolim5582]

Ficou muito bom o trabalho de detail 👏

[@user-fz4fm4rv6t]

Impresionante el trabajo que habéis realizado en ese gran coche , felicidades.❤👏🇪🇦👍

[@dominicdevone2684]

That's really awesome. That reminds me a lot of my Mom's 71 Le Sabre. Awesome work. :)

[@artmchugh5644]

We had 62, 66, and 68 Electra 225 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 no wonder!!! We lived in Flint Michigan!!!😂😂😂

[@adamcran9859]

Happy new year guys when it comes and can’t wait to see what gets cleaned in 2024

[@cjdesign5700]

Centurion's had the same new feature all GM Conv. ( I had a 71 Impala) that was the "scissor" folding top that went more flat vs the big bulge...nice and smooth with the boot on

[@pugglepuggle]

It came out amazing.

[@user-ft7xw6br7h]

Das Symbol auf dem Lenkrad sieht wirklich dem auf dem Helm des Mandalorian sehr ähnlich ! 👌 Das ist der Weg 😉

[@JollyRoger2408]

Happy New Year @all! 🎆🍀

[@davidparkin9017]

Buick cars were awesome. They really put heart into their work. Cadillac levels of luxury, performance, quality .

[@jamesselig8461]

THIS IS THE WAY!!!!!

[@elsbethmorgan]

You guys seriously do such great work

[@brianfisher4940]

How cool was that! I forgot they even made those. Yup, Racoon.

[@donaldmiller9648]

Friend of mine in college had one of these Centurions in a hard top but remembering being surprised when he opened hood and saw the 455 cu inch engine...didn't expect that. Buicks were great running cars (boats) back in those days. :-)

[@garrymelnyk8084]

This model would be hard to find these days. Great potential for a nice boulevard cruise.

[@mikewolverton7904]

You guys do a really remarkable job in your detailing. No matter how dirty the job may be, you both really enjoy what you do and it really does make a difference.

[@LawriePaulGiven]

My father was a Buick man and he had a 1971 Centurion. I loved that car.

[@joebennefield3368]

Y'all done a great job 👍👏💯 with the car it looks so much better ty

[@ScrappersDetailing]

Another great video guys.

[@aarsir1961]

Nice work man

[@Johnmillard365]

Fantastic job as always guys 👍

[@gs_mick]

Incredible job! I actually gasped at the steering wheel 😮

[@patcastaldo3989]

you guys do amazing work on what ever cars you find and bring them back .

[@siphomogale779]

Great work looking forward for more exciting in 2024, Happy New year everybody 🎉🎉🎉

[@Matt-mo8sl]

My dream car. Nice job!

[@janesynnot7446]

What an awesome result.

[@brettb8825]

I loved the Buick Road Wheels. They looked good on every model Buick.

[@robertdiehl9003]

Beautiful job...

[@paulleach5841]

You guys are just outstanding!!

[@vickigupton822]

I absolutely loved this car from the first glimpse. Best driving cars ever!!

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Happy New Year guys! Can't wait to see the NSX ! One of my favorite cars! PEACE ✌️

[@martinhermann2630]

ill love to see a will it run on this car, ill bet it would start with a battery and cleaned points! great show, awesome content guys! greetings from Sweden

[@user-kr1bi3bt8c]

I'll just never get over the fact that you guys wash these incredibly filthy cars INDOORS!!!! Uuuuuggghhh!!1

[@sherrypaxton7394]

This car reminds me a lot of my Mom's 1973 Buick Riviera.

[@user-lg2qy7pq2f]

I love your videos but have you thought of doing a follow up video on what happens to these cars after you work your magic on them?

[@nautospavn]

What a beautiful car and job on it.

[@KingzofIsrael]

I discovered Centurions in the early 90s when my uncle and second cousin were driving revived 72’ Cutlass convertible and 71’ Skylark convertible respectively. It seemed like they were everywhere back then. Magazines like Old Car Trader had lots of them. Watching this one make me wish I’d bought one. Olds and Buicks from this era are the next best things to muscle cars IMO.

[@MS-nk4xb]

- Good job guys 👍!

[@der_kluger_gunther8391]

this car looks stunning, i really love the style of this old cars. sure she needs some work but if could run i would not give up on her. and yeah i saw the mandalorian helmet too lol, even before you said so! that's how you spot a true star wars fan XD

[@cliffmcsparran3390]

Car lovers don't say "old cars." We say "classic cars"

[@der_kluger_gunther8391]

@@cliffmcsparran3390 you have god damn right.

[@FitzgeraldStanburyWeissV]

@@cliffmcsparran3390 What a strange correction... I don't know why you bothered with this one.

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

My brother had a 1972 Centurion with the 455 CI engine, the power was down in 72 because of many factors, lower compression, air smog pump, but it was beautiful, very long. It also had these massive fiberglass covers that would cover the convertible top when it was retracted, these had to be manually clipped and usually took 2 people to properly fasten or you risked scratching the paint. This car was a true cruising classic.

[@jeffwade8843]

I owned a71 Centurion in the early 80's . Beautiful car

[@patrickrichmond9896]

Buick which was the company that built this car had a nice feature called a 2nd needle in the speedometer. That was the speed alarm. You would set it for what the speed limit was on the road you were traveling so that way, you had something that would alert you for if you felt like stomping on the throttle. Also many cars in those days had what some might call the pausing shut off for the windshield wipers. When you turn the wipers off, they would stop 3/4 of the way to the lower position before tucking under the hood. When they did go under the hood, sometimes you would hear them hit something when they tuck under.

[@eganpete]

Nice job fellas. Happy New Year!

[@danielguy2156]

Had a 74 Buick LeSabre coupe convertible, identical to this. I loved it and had to sell it before a deployment... didn't think I was coming back and didn't want the wife to be stuck with selling it. It's a racoon, great job you guys

[@joycecook8876]

Hey guys! Happy New Year and thanks for starting it off with a bang! Husband thinks a raccoon is the owner of the paw prints. Great job on the Centurion! Takes us back (born in the 50’s). This is my favorite KZbin channel. ❤

[@user-cs9vd7dh9u]

Forgot hope you all had a great Christmas 🎄 to you and your families and to all of your sponsors and viewers 😀 😊 all the best for the new year ray from nsw Australia 🇦🇺

[@PitSmok]

Boys, this one is a gem 7.5 liter engine 👊, another great episode 👍 can't wait for the NSX

[@petersomma4407]

I don't know the Centurion, but I owned a '75 Riviera and that was the most comfortable car I have ever driven in my life! Made to cruise the highway but what a gas guzzler that 455 engine was. That was the reason I had to give my Riviera up, could not afford the gas and college too.

[@calvertmorgan4550]

I'm curious why you don't pressure-wash moving downward from top to bottom? Starting at the bottom only means that the dirt released once you get to the top will streak back down through the part you just cleaned below, no?

[@patcastaldo3989]

WOWWWW , that car come out awesome, some transformation

[@Disinacion]

Restoring such a car in December 31st 2023 would give that such an insane blessing. If it was found like 2 weeks earlier, it probably would've been gifted to a dads dream car lol 😅 Happy New Years everyone !!! Great job on the extreme detail on the wash 💪💪

[@josephrajsky466]

Best car you've done! And WELL DONE!

[@BY504A]

I once owned a '71 Centurion convertible. It had a white exterior and top. Interior was a blue vinyl power bench seat. The 455 had loads of torque and moved the beast pretty quickly. It was a nice smooth cruiser for sure. Gas was cheap then so the low mpg's didn't matter much.

[@user-kr1bi3bt8c]

The Centurion was kinda the performance image model for Buick in these days, sort of replacing the void left by the Wildcat and the Invicta before that. Everything the fellows are saying below is absolutely correct. The convertible version is quite rare now and the one you guys have here is truly worth restoring.

[@mgmnfld3109]

Whoever ends up with this Buick, I'm sure they'll appreciate working on a spotless car. Thanks for helping save another beautiful classic. 👍

[@bhaimohamed5249]

detail geek yeah this centurian is gangster

[@rickymack2611]

Lovin those Buick sport rims

[@tonicalia1981]

Good job guys love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RearEngineShop]

This car is awesome. Would be so cool restored.

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Stunning restauration, I really like to watch old AM cars being found in barns and taken care of by professionals. Reminds me of my first car back in the 80s. A blue/white 72 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible with big block V8 engine. I really loved that car and so did the girls I went out with. I'm not giving any details of that matter other than that the back seat where great in hot summer nights.

[@user-ze1uv7de6r]

I wish you a happy new year 2024

[@anthonymichellekitchens6148]

I have always loved the Buick rally wheels.

[@djmurphyslaw2113]

OUTSTANDING JOB 👍🏾 👌🏾 💪🏾

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

I had a 455 71 centurion. 4 door hardtop. Painted it and rebuild the engine with a little shave here and there. Added mag wheels and side pipes. Then good shocks. 340 morpars thought they were in reverse racing this big boat. Carburetor kit made it really great on gas. But in the end i totaled it racing crash. The tires actually broke loose and hit the wall. I loved that boat.

[@1967250s]

Hit the like at ripped PA vs! Lol. Tip; whenever you move a hinge (like the top ) or hood- hit the hinges with some penetrant oil first, or as soon as possible! Great find and great work.

[@1967250s]

P.s. since the top was so destroyed, you should have cut off the old cloth first, before moving it.

[@kamilianos]

such a beautiful car. I would drive it today proudly (after restoration).

[@bziguy]

All I know is I want It. I know it’s different and Canadian (I think) but It just appeals to me. It’s just a great combo of color and engine and options.

[@danielulz1640]

​@@bziguyAmerican.

[@stevenrodriguez7668]

@@bziguy some Canadian hot rods are cool man. I myself love the ‘66 Pontiac Parisienne’ . Those are some bad cars

[@losindadrop]

Thats a scissor top on that vert...also shared with caprice and eldorados of the same years...GM greatest hits baby! Love it...

[@MidwestMotor]

Those are alien 👽👽 "paw prints!" LOL!!!!! Excellent video and I cannot wait for the NSX!!!!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@dr.heshamfarouk5162]

Great thanks ❤