Vehicle Description
Known as "Shades of Blue," this 1960 Buick Electra convertible went
through a professional, no-expense-spared, frame-off restoration
and custom build with 500 miles since completion. It is powered by
a LT1 350ci V8 engine mated to a 4L60E 4-speed automatic
transmission turning a Ford 9-inch rear end. The engine features a
March pulley setup, Be Cool aluminum radiator and a custom exhaust
with MagnaFlow mufflers. It sits on a rear RideTech four-bar rear
suspension with an air-ride system, and up front is a stock
suspension with ShockWaves air ride. There are custom modifications
throughout. An accentuated center belt line and custom made
convertible top boot fabricated from three pieces of steel. The
blue exterior paint is a base coat/clear coat House of Kolor custom
blend. The power top is color-matched to the tan interior, which is
finished in Palomino colored MB-Tex leather. The interior also
features Wilton wool carpet, a custom console from a 1964 T-Bird
and Acura Legend bucket seats. Other modern amenities include power
steering, power disc brakes, power seats, power windows, air
conditioning, and a stereo system with navigation and Bluetooth,
movie-capable multiple-disc CD player and backup camera. It's
riding on chrome Foose Legend wheels, 18-inch front and 20-inch
rear. It was the Street Rodder magazine cover car in January 2015.
Winning numerous awards, the most prominent being the Best of Show
and accompanying sweepstakes at the Grand Marshal Awards held at
the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. Other awards
include being recognized as one of the five coveted mild Kustom
picks at the West Coast Kustoms Cruisin Nationals, Best of Show at
the Atlantis in Reno and finalist at the Peppermill.
