Vehicle Description
Facebook marketplace only allows 20 photos but there are more
photos on my website at www.carbuffs.com. Local 3 owner car!
Purchased by the current owner in 1998 from the second owner, Fred
Rossi. Fred bought the car on December 16, 1960 from Lehmers GMC
Oldsmobile in Concord, Ca for $995. Fred was told that the car was
traded in at Lehmers by the original lady owner that bought it new
in Walnut Creek, Ca. When purchased by the current owner it was a
tired but running rust free car. He then embarked on a full
frame-on restoration to bring it to its current condition. The car
received a full bare metal respray in its original color
combination of regal turquoise/ivory paint. All body panels are
original to the car. All chrome and stainless trim were replated,
polished etc. to show quality. All trim, bumpers, etc. are original
to this car. The original grille was disassembled and sent out for
refinishing and reassembled. The original hubcaps were restored.
While it may have been cheaper to use some reproduction parts on
the car the owner only wanted original parts used as much as
possible. The engine in the car was worn out and was not believed
to be the original so a correct 1955 265 V8 4bbl was sourced and
rebuilt. Transmission was upgraded to a turbo 350 3 speed automatic
to improve drivability. Glasspack mufflers were a concession to
originality that sure sound great on the 1950's cars. Everything
else under the hood was rebuilt and restored to full functionality.
The underside of the car was detailed to match the top side of the
car. Being that the car was so clean to start with only a frame-on
restoration was needed. The interior was completely redone to the
same standards as well using restored original parts where
available. Original AM radio was restored and works great. All
gauges work with the exception of the clock. The clock was replaced
with an NOS clock when restored but does require an occasional
cleaning to function as it should. All windows roll up and down as
they should. All rubber was replaced as well. All lights, inside
and outside, work as they should. Power convertible top works
great. This car is absolutely beautiful. The paint quality is top
notch and shows no shrinkage, checking or fade. Everything about
this car was done well. Never meant to be a concours type car but a
great show quality driver. The owner has seen his fair share of
birthdays and has decided to downsize his car collection. Great car
that will get you attention at any show!
