Showing posts with label Special. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Special. Show all posts

Thursday, May 26, 2011

'53 Buick Special woodie


Pretty complete running, driving '53. Acquired with light surface rust throughout, the body was blasted with walnut shells and a coat of epoxy applied as a preventative for further deterioration. Original wood is completely dried out with fair patina. Went through brakes, added new tires, and take to cruise nights regularly. Has 5 Buick wire wheels. Beauty of this woodie wagon? It can be used as is or restored. 

Monday, May 9, 2011

'58 Cadillac Series 60 Special

Vast expanse of stainless and gingerbread draw you in. This is one impressive chromasaurus! Using coupe quarters on a sedan combined with Cadillac's new reverse angle fins created for very loooOong proportions. Adding matching fluted skirts virtually hid the rear wheels making it appear low as well. Although 12,900 were sold, a '58 Fleetwoods is an infrequent survivor.

This particular car belongs to a 94 year old woman who's husband acquired it for her in either '60 or '61. Used sparingly, this 60 Special has logged a mere 54k original miles. Motor has stuck from sitting the last 5-6 years, original navy paint has started burning in blistering TX heat, yet she hopes to slide back into that two-tone blue leather interior once again for a ride before passing over the rainbow bridge.