Vehicle Description
In the 1950s, Buick Specials were among the best-selling cars built
back then. By 1958, the engine was bigger, the body was longer and
wider, and there was more chrome than ever. What's not to like
about that? 1958 was also the last year for this generation because
in '59, it was renamed the LeSabre. This particular example has
been expertly reconditioned from top to bottom and will drive and
feel like it did when it left the showroom floor.
Presented in a beautiful color called Mariner Blue with a white
roof and rear fender accents, this car looks fantastic! It was
expertly repainted in 2011 and is extremely clean and fee of
defects. The body lines are clean and the gaps between the panels
are consistent throughout. All the chrome (and there is lots of
it!) is in excellent condition. A unique grill of square openings
is framed above and below by copious amounts of chrome. Marker
lights are mounted on each side of it in rocket like pods and
fantastic ornaments grace the front of the hood and the tops of
both front fenders. Chrome accent stripes capture the headlights
and dress the side of the car in a line that dives down toward the
rear wheel, then turns up and underlines a panel on the rear fender
painted in white and trimmed with chrome. The large rear fins are
totally encased in chrome and blend into the substantial rear
bumper that has a gas cap built into the center just above the
license plate.
Open the door and you will find a luxurious interior in two-tone
blue and white. The door panels have a blue top edge with a
matching blue pleated cloth lower and white vinyl in between. A
large steering wheel has a white wrap laced onto it and there is a
Power Steering crest in the center of a full circular chrome horn
ring. The blue upper dash is padded and below it, the white dash
section contains a linear speedometer with the engine gauges lined
up along the top of it. The center of the dash panel is painted
blue with ventilation controls that look like jet engine throttles
and wonderful round chrome knobs for other controls. Seats both
front and rear are super comfortable, as would be expected in a
Buick, and beautifully upholstered with pleated blue centers with
white trim. A white headliner and blue carpeting really tie the
look together nicely. An aftermarket stereo that is iPod compatible
has been added for a bit of modern listening pleasure.
The work done on the engine, transmission and other maintenance on
this car are real highpoints of this restoration. Rebuilding a
vintage engine takes care and specialized knowledge. Parts are
often reconditioned through careful machining, not just replaced
with new parts. This 364 cubic inch V8 received a thorough rebuild
by skilled craftsmen. The transmission also received a disassembly,
inspection, and replacement of some normal wear items too. Ask your
salesperson about the build and maintenance receipts. The engine
was reassembled and repainted in the correct color green before
reinstalling it and sits down in a nicely detailed out engine bay.
You may notice that there are nice features like a power brake
booster that operates front disc brakes, and a power steering pump
too. The undercarriage of this car is as neat and clean and well
restored as the body and engine with new springs, shocks, and sway
bars. The car sits on 215/70R15 wide white wall tires mounted on
red steel rims with those awesome Buick hub caps.
This is the last of the big chrome Buick Specials. It has been
nicely reconditioned and is waiting for you to take it for a
ride.
