Vehicle Description
In a showroom full of trophy winning street rods and investment
grade muscle cars, there's something to be said about a fun hot rod
that's built purely for the purpose of enjoyment, like this classy
Buick fastback. Sure, you can take it to a show and set it up next
to the rest of the guys who just stare at their cars all day. Or
you can modify its all-steel body into something that, for better
or most often worse, places form above function. But as it sits,
this Special, with its reliable V8 and unaltered profile, is built
to cruise and enjoy. And what's better: you can have all that
pleasure for less than what some people are paying for
showroom-fresh crossovers. Looking for a cool old hot rod to parade
up and down Main Street? You're looking at your next classic!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a professional restoration that was completed by
Muscle Car Accessories of Taylorsville, North Carolina, this
stately sedan is one of the coolest tri-shields we've ever seen!
During that detailed, frame-off reboot, original sheetmetal was
stripped bare and coated in rich black paint that's a unique
combination of base and clear. And today, that blemish-free pigment
manifests a lust worthy representation of America's most glorious
era of motoring. At the front of the car, a polished grille centers
a colorful emblem between a guarded bumper, stainless-trimmed
headlights and classy header lettering. Behind that branding, a
steel hood centers a windswept topper in front of tinted glass that
anchors polished frames behind polished wipers and polished
mirrors. At the sides of that glass, Buick-branded fender toppers
kick off a profile of streamlined trim that's fashioned around
factory door handles and ornate lock cylinders. And at the back of
the car, a second guarded bumper frames finned tail lamps, a
polished trunk handle and a familiar Buick Eight emblem.
ENGINE
Tilt the hood and you'll find 283 cubic inches of Chevrolet small
block that, according to its casting number, originated in the
mid-1960s. Revs are created when a polished and milled air cleaner
floats air in to an electronically choked 4-barrel, which feeds a
clean intake. At the perimeter of that intake, cast iron heads seat
polished, "CHEVROLET" branded valve covers between block hugger
headers and a polished bowtie breather. Behind that breather, a
familiar Delco-Remy distributor shoots spark through loomed Accel
plug wires. Opposite that HEI, traditional V-belts twist bright
pulleys which, along with chrome brackets, float a polished
alternator beside a polished AC compressor. In front of those
ancillaries, a lightweight radiator centers a large Cooling
Components puller fan behind a polished expansion tank. And the
monochromatic mill sits pretty in a glossy engine bay that's
finished with a smoothed firewall.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Toss this classic on a lift and you'll find solid floorpans that
frame thoughtfully upgraded mechanicals in a clean coat of Satin
Black paint. Behind the smooth-revving small block, a trusty
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed twists power to a 10-bolt axle that's
finished with silky, 2.92 gears. That drivetrain rolls on a fully
rebuilt suspension, which incorporates modern power steering into a
Camaro front-clip. Power-assisted disc and drum brakes provide
quick, drama-free stops. Exhaust gasses exit through a series of
aluminized pipes that are positioned around throaty Magnaflow
mufflers. Torque transitions through polished Billet Specialties
Daggers, which spin 235/45R18 Nexen N5000s in front of 275/40ZR18
Nexen N5000s. And the car's intricate frame parallels a variety of
top-notch finishing components that include a finned transmission
cooler and a large stainless fuel tank.
INTERIOR
Check inside this custom and you'll find a supple leather cockpit
that's much nicer than vintage factory digs. Firm bucket seats,
swiped from modern metal, feature power adjustment for the car's
driver. In front of those thrones, a leather-wrapped dash plants
Pioneer audio and Vintage Air climate control between stylish
Classic Instruments gauges and a matching Classic Instruments
clock. Beneath that dash, a custom console anchors a polished
e-brake next to a B&M Quick Silver shifter. And in front of the
driver, a polished and leather-wrapped steering wheel laps a
tilting Ididit column.
You really can't ask for a better cruiser than this old school
Buick. With an unbeatable combination of classic good looks and
proven technology, it's the perfect car for any enthusiast who
wants an excellent build without spending two years and six figures
achieving it. If you're looking for a nice ride for a great price,
don't let this opportunity pass you by!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a professional, frame-off restoration
283 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission
Vintage Air conditioning
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Upgraded suspension
All-steel body / 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels
10-bolt rear axle / 2.92 gears