1960 Buick Invicta 4-Door Sport Sedan Hardtop - Numbers-Matching
401 Nailhead V8 - Matte Black Finish - Power Front Disc Brakes -
Cragar SS Wheels
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With its sweeping delta-wing fins, aggressive front styling, and
pillarless 4-door hardtop roofline, the 1960 Buick Invicta is one
of the most striking full-size cruisers ever created by General
Motors. This particular example delivers a sinister yet tastefully
executed look, pairing a modern satin finish with its original,
numbers-matching 401 cubic-inch "Wildcat 445" Nailhead V8.
Factory Identification & Drivetrain Decoding:
Chassis VIN (6G4007834): 1960 Model Year (6), Invicta Series 4600
(G), Assembled at GM's Kansas City / Fairfax plant (4), Unit
#007834.
Fisher Body Cowl Tag: Style 60-4619 (Invicta 4-Door Sport Sedan
Hardtop), Body BK 403 (Kansas City build), Trim 631 (Gray
Cloth/Cordaveen), Paint NN (Cordovan Metallic), Build Date 2-1 (1st
week of February 1960).
Engine Number (G4007834): Matches the vehicle chassis VIN,
confirming this is the original, numbers-matching engine.
Engine Production Code (4G59718): Factory 401ci "Wildcat 445"
Nailhead V8 (325 HP / 445 lb-ft torque) with a 4-barrel setup.
Mechanical Performance & Drivability:
This Invicta is a great runner and driver that starts readily and
delivers smooth, authoritative power across the rev range.
Mechanical highlights include:
Numbers-Matching 401 Nailhead V8: Runs exceptionally well with
healthy torque and effortless cruising capability. Typical of
vintage drivetrains of this era, there are some light, expected oil
seeps/leaks present underneath.
Cooling & Electrical: Upgraded with a newer aluminum radiator for
reliable temperature management, supported by a 12-volt electrical
system.
Transmission: Automatic transmission that shifts nice and crisp
through all gear ranges.
Braking & Steering: Equipped with power steering and modern power
front disc brakes that stop the big car straight and with total
confidence.
Odometer Reading: The odometer currently shows 19,646 miles, though
total true mileage cannot be verified due to age.
Please note that while the headlights, taillights, and brake lights
all work as they should, the turn signals likely need a replacement
flasher relay/bulb, and the windshield wipers are currently
inoperative.
Body, Stance & Exterior Presentation:
The car is finished in a newer matte black that gives it an
undeniably menacing stance without losing its classic lines. The
sheet metal is remarkably straight from front to back, retaining
crisp body lines and showing no indications of major accidents over
its lifetime.
The car is very solid throughout, and the structure underneath is
sound. There are some small, isolated areas of cosmetic rust on the
body, but nothing that appears to affect anything structural. It
rides on a timeless set of classic chrome Cragar SS wheels wrapped
in BFGoodrich tires, giving it the perfect period hot-rod
stance.
Interior & Cabin Layout:
Inside, the car retains a largely original cabin layout featuring
full bench seating, factory styling, and Buick's iconic
"Mirromatic" speedometer. Introduced by Buick for 1960, this clever
instrument cluster uses an adjustable tilting mirror system that
allows drivers of different heights to dial in their optimal
viewing angle and reduce glare. With all four pillarless hardtop
windows rolled down, it offers an unbeatable open-air cruiser
experience.
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