1953 Buick Riviera

Special Coupe

Straight 8-cylinder overhead valve

Automatic

71639884 57226096

Clear

Gasoline

You are bidding on a very nice cosmetically restored 1953 Buick "Special" 2-door Hardtop. Here is brief history on the vehicle: due to a high bidder that reached the reserve, then cancel his bid after reaching the reserve i am relisting. I purchased the car about ten years ago from an older genteman in Pilot Mountain, NC with the intention of keeping it forever; however times have changed and I need the money for personal reasons. I began to cosmetically restore the car after driving it for a while. The original lacquor paint was beginning to crack and spider-web so I decided to have it stripped and re-painted. It was repainted with expoxy primer and base-coat clear-coat about 5 years ago. The paint is still excellent. I restored the seats and replaced all door panels in the original type design and material. Later had all the chrome parts re-plated and stainless pieces polished, except for the emblems. Later while driving it the transmission went out and I had it completely rebuilt. This car runs and drives great! This is a rare cosmetically restored 52K actual miles with out any rust at all - ever! Original 6 volt system with new original style battery and new starter. Below is a list of the costs incurred while completing the restoration: 1. Paid $6500 for car in 2003; 2. Paid $3500 for stripping and painting; 3. Paid $2500 to restore interior; 4. Paid $2900 for lifetime chrome work; 5. Paid $1400 to rebuild transmission; 6. Paid $300 to rework brakes and tune-up; 7. Paid approx. $500 for wide whitewal tires and other miscellaneous parts, etc. The following are things that may need to be completed: 1. Headliner began to deteriorate and needs to be replaced; 2. Eblems need to be restored; 3. Two rear quarter windows are "frosty" in the corners and could be replaced; (all glass is original) (see picture) 4. Rocker panel molding on driver's side has a small dent; (see picture) 5. Trunk needs new trunk mat. As you can see I have $17,000 plus invested in the car. It will have a reserve much less than what I have invested, but please bid accordingly and don't let this deal pass you by. Happy Bidding! Please contact Charles @ 336-584-6460 for more details or question.