This 1939 Buick Special Convertible will be presented for sale at our Classic Car MarketPlace held at the MSRA Back to the Fifties Car Show, June 21-23, Minnesota State Fairgrounds. This car show features over 10,000 classic cars every year. More information at msrabacktothe50s.com
1965 Buick Nailhead 425 ci, rebuilt stock, 340hp, 460 torque, 10.25 compression ratio
Owned for 24 years
Total restoration
Restoration completed in 2010 by Brad Beier, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
This Buick Street Road goes down the road straight
Stops on a dime, if inclined will “burn the tires off”.
First place at Buick Nationals in 2010 in Ames, Iowa
Goal in restoration was to keep it a Buick, and improve the look and create “creature” comforts and have a fun car to drive, mission accomplished!
Replaced original 1-4BBL manifold with Offenhouse 3 carburetor
Original 3 speed replaced with a GM 70 R4 custom built automatic overdrive transmission
Sanderson headers added and custom 3” stainless dual exhaust with Flowmaster 40 mufflers
Install of adjustable suspension
Added Vintage air A/C and heater
Power windows
Stereo AM/FM, CD & MP3 player installed in center console
Tinted glass windows
Custom fabricated roof
Custom console and carpet through out car
Entire body inside and underneath sprayed with Lizard skin to reduce noise and rock specks
Installed day/night windshield mirror, electric windshield wipers and custom 20 gallon stainless gas tank
Back up camera below rear tailpan with view hidden in speaker grill
Vents added to driver side of inner fender to help cool engine bay
Floor shift with auto transmission indicator on dash
Tires are 14 years old and need replacing
If interested request the complete list or see for yourself
