Vehicle Description
Don't be fooled by the 20-inch wheels, this 1964 Buick Wildcat
hardtop is still 100% Buick and 100% awesome. It's one of those
special GM cars with unique features, and with a monster 425 cubic
inch mill under the hood, it's just a fantastic piece of luxury
muscle with all the right features.
There were few more stylish cars on the road than the Buick Wildcat
in 1964, with Buick's trademark sweeping body lines and chiseled
good looks. Thanks to a high-quality repaint in Sonic Blue, it
looks spectacular with a sophisticated air to it that only a Buick
could wear. It's two-stage urethane, so the shine is deep and clear
and thanks to expert care since it was done, it shows only a few
signs of use. Buick was big on drama, so there's a deeply recessed
grille, cool gills on the front fenders, and a surprisingly sleek
roofline that you wouldn't expect on a Buick. The chrome and
stainless trim is original and given that this car has never left
the warm, dry south, it's no surprise that it's in great shape.
Sure, there's a little patina to it, but there's no part that
stands out as too nice or too shabby to be on this car and since
it's original, you know it's crisp and authentic. This is one
great-looking car.
The two-tone blue interior isn't totally stock, but it's an awesome
contrast to the bright blue paint and it's all-day comfortable.
That's the original bench seat wearing fresh upholstery and the
door panels have been stitched to match. The carpets and headliner
were probably replaced at the same time, but again, nothing jumps
out as too new or too old so it all looks right. The wide dash has
lots of jewelry, including a wide band of bright metal trim to give
the Wildcat a sophisticated air, and the only part that isn't
original is the billet steering wheel which looks great
nonetheless. And if it's road trips you enjoy, then the massive
back seat and trunk will be assets, with the trunk carrying black
carpet that looks clean and tidy.
Buick's 425 cubic inch "Nailhead" V8 was renowned for massive
torque production, and it's just beautifully detailed. A custom air
cleaner sits on top of dual Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetors and an
Elco intake manifold, so power delivery is plenty snappy, even for
such a big car. Correct turquoise paint makes the engine look
correct, and the period finned valve covers and valley pan, it has
a bit of a racy attitude. Features include power steering and power
brakes, and factory A/C (needs to be serviced) so this car feels
luxurious and effortless in everything it does. The transmission is
a TH400 3-speed automatic, which would eventually supersede the
venerable Dynaflow, and it powers a set of reasonably tall gears
out back, making this a great highway cruiser that just loafs along
with the big block barely breaking a sweat. The dual exhaust
burbles along happily at any speed and you'll be shocked by just
how clean this car is underneath; take a look! Those 20-inch Ridler
wheels make a dramatic statement and are wrapped in 245/40/20
performance radials.
This is a beautifully finished car that is big, powerful, and easy
to get into, both literally and figuratively. An incredible value,
this big Wildcat will definitely surprise you. Call today!