Vehicle Description
This 1958 Buick Century Convertible is a gorgeous luxury
convertible that is absolutely loaded with options! In 1958,
Buick's production dipped, and the GM marque slipped to fifth place
in the industry having been replaced by another GM brand,
Oldsmobile. Nonetheless, the 1958 designs have become some of the
most eye-catching Buicks in its history. In fact, Buick's General
Manager Edward Ragsdale described the 1958 Buicks as "dazzling" and
for fans of chrome, stainless, and overall fifties excess, the word
"dazzling" is most fitting. Up front, the most striking change
occurred to the "drawer pull" grille that was made up of 160
floating chrome squares. The most iconic design element of the '58
Buicks is most visible from the side profile, that being, the
bright sweepspear that runs down the rear quarter panels on each
side of the car. The other major change occurring to the sides of
the '58 Buick was the removal of the ventiports holes that had been
a part of Buick's designs since its 1949 models. At the tail of the
1958 Buicks, a new-look rear chrome bumper was added that happened
to be the largest in the industry at the time. In 1958, Buick
offered five distinct series, starting with the entry-level Special
and culminating with the top-of-the-line Limited series. The
intermediate level '58 Buicks, consisted of the Century, Super, and
Roadmaster series. While the Super only was offered in two body
styles, both the Century and Roadmaster featured a greater variety
of body styles including convertible models. The Century sported
numerous factory standard options including Dynaflow Automatic
transmissions, full wheelcovers, padded dashes, and clocks, among
other items. Sitting atop the Century hierarchy was the convertible
models that were also equipped with power windows and power front
seats. In total, only 2,558 Century Convertibles were produced in
1958, which makes this particular example quite a rare piece of
automotive history. Under the hood is a 364 Cubic Inch "Nailhead"
V8 engine fed by an upgraded single 4 barrel Edelbrock carburetor.
The 364 Nailhead V8 is backed by a Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
that makes this classic Buick a breeze for just about anybody to
drive. Exhaust exits through this '58 Buick's through-bumper
exhaust setup that generates a nice throaty sound out of the rear.
This 1958 Buick Convertible is absolutely loaded with options! With
power steering, maneuvering this 4,000+ pound convertible in and
out of a tight parking space at the local drive-in or car show is
seemingly effortless. Power brakes are another welcome addition on
this '58 Buick Century since it simplifies bringing the car to
complete stop. You'll be able to stay cool even on the hottest
summer days because this 1958 Century Convertible is outfitted with
air conditioning. The white vinyl power convertible top is in
excellent condition and goes up and down with ease with the simple
flick of a switch. Riding on a set of wide whitewall radial tires
on chrome wire wheels, this '58 Buick has a fantastic look and even
better ride. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this
Buick Century is in fantastic condition as well. The exterior has
been refinished in a gorgeous Blue Mist that completes the exterior
look of the car. The interior of this 1958 Buick Century
Convertible is absolutely stunning! The front and rear bench seats
have been reupholstered in a tri-tone color scheme consisting of
two-tone blue vinyl with blue patterned cloth inserts. The two-tone
blue and chrome padded dash, upholstered door panels, blue
carpeting, and steering wheel are all in fantastic condition and
appear to be in their stock configuration. The instrument cluster
is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, oil
pressure gauge, amp gauge, and gasoline gauge. The dash is finished
with a push-button AM radio in the center and under-dash A/C unit,
along with a locking glovebox and clock. This Buick Century also is
equipped with power windows and a power front bench seat, both of
which are rarely seen on convertibles of this vintage. Whether
you're buying your very first classic car or adding to an existing
collection of vintage automobiles, this 1958 Buick Century
Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call
at 763-428-7337!
*364 Cu. In. "Nailhead" V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Vintage Air Condtioning
*Blue Mist Exterior
*Tri-Tone Blue Vinyl/Cloth Interior
*Power Seat & Windows
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 74,541 Miles
