1957 Buick Century Riviera Model 66R
VIN: 4D2029373
- A stunning classic Buick restomod
- New Frame and Drivetrain in 2018
- 454 V8 engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning
This beautiful car is presented at auction from the Jim McCall
Collection of Classic Cars. Jim McCall was a builder, renowned for
quality and attention to detail in everything he did. First and
foremost, he was a builder of family, empowering his children to
succeed in their endeavors. Second to that, he built a very
successful real estate development company, With McCall homes being
highly regarded in the region for innovative community design and
environmentally sustainable construction.
Beyond family and business, Jim McCall was a builder of cars.
Applying that same focus on quality and attention to detail in
their restoration, Jim and his group of lifelong friends (calling
themselves "Triers" for their affinity to three deuces atop their
engines) built some incredible cars.Each "Trier" sought to outdo
the others in their builds, producing many exceptional cars well
known in the Northern Rockies classic and collector car
community!
Jim's collection is highly respected! "Good enough" was not
acceptable and nothing was left unfinished.His work on cars was not
for profit or for accolades, but rather to bring the past alive
with a statement!Following Jim's passing while doing what he loved
best, his family is making this car available at auction.The
information presented below is from one of Jim's children who,
while growing up, was present during many of the builds.
Unfortunately, attention was often elsewhere at the time. His main
task during these builds was bead blasting the bucket of bolts,
fasteners and other items removed from the cars during restoration.
As mentioned...attention to detail was key!
The Model 66R is a rare car with it's distinctive roof line and
rear window configuration. The car, while having underwent a
complete, high end body restoration, received upgrades to the frame
and powertrain in 2015. A rebuilt BBC 454, bored .030 over was
installed pushing 468ci displacement. The block is topped with
Edelbrock aluminum heads, intake manifold and carburetor. The
finned valve covers are the finishing touch on this fine motor. The
powerplant is mated to a TH400 4speed automatic transmission with
overdrive providing an excellent driving experience in comfort,
style and with lots of power!
The interior of the car shows very well. The upholstery and carpet
are in excellent condition and the car retains the impressive,
original dash. The car has been upgraded with a tilt steering
column with cruise, vintage air conditioning and an updated sound
system.
The body and overall car shows very well! The body is very straight
and all chrome and stainless is in excellent condition. The
distinctive look of the Buick will have heads turning when driving
and earn lots of attention at the car shows!
This Car has been consigned to the 11th Annual Montana Classic Car
Auction. Hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group, the auction is
Saturday, September 2 in Billings, MT. To consign your car and/or
to register to bid on this and other cars in the auction go to
http://www.classiccarauction.us.
