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1957 BUICK CENTURY 4 DOOR RIVIERA, 401 NAILHEAD, Partial Restoration

Make: Buick
Model: Century
Type: Sedan
Doors: 4
Year: 1957
Mileage: N/A
VIN: D5035493
Color: Silver
Engine: 1965 401 Nailhead
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Blue
Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
Vehicle Title: Clean
Item location: Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

1957 Buick Century Additional Info:

1957 BUICK CENTURY 4 DOOR RIVIERA with 401 NAILHEAD. PROJECT CAR.
This is a special opportunity to complete and own a 1957 Iconic Buick Classic. Over 800 hours labor have been invested in this project but it has to go due to personal reasons. Partial List of work done includes:* Complete Rebuild of a 1965 Buick 401 Nailhead Engine* Dynaflow Transmission rebuilt and oil cooler external radiator added.* NEW Edelbrock 750 CFM 4 BBL Carburetor with Electric Choke and High Energy Ignition System* Offenhauser Polished Valve Covers and Polished Finned Aluminum Valley Cover* 100 Amp Alternator and High Torque High Efficiency MiniStarter. Rewired Engine Compartment and Gauges* Complete Rebuild of Steering System* New Shock Absorbers installed* Complete Rebuild of Brakes and Retrofit a Modern Dual Diaphragm Power Booster with adjustable proportioning valve* Aluminum Radiator with dual electric fans and Polished Overflow Tank* All New Dual Exhaust Aluminized System with Mufflers, partially installed* New Electric 2-speed Windshield Wiper + Washer System* New Battery and Cables, relocated to trunk for improved weight distribution* Rebuilt Buick SonoMatic Radio(New Caps+Tubes+Speakers).New MiniStereo with MP3 input wired to speakers. In glove box.* Rebuilt and calibrated Buick original Electric Clock* Refinished Wheels and New Vogue 235/75R15 Radial Whitewall Tires* All NEW CHROME: Bumpers, Grille, Moustache, Exhaust Ports, Taillight Frames, Front "Jet Intakes", etc.* Refinished Chrome Window Vents, Exterior Door Handles, Nameplates, Checkmarks, etc.* New Carpet, Sound Deadening Foil + Foam under carpet* New Custom Seats, Doors and Dash Upholstery* All New 6-Piece Light-Tinted Flat Glass included. All curved glass intact and in excellent condition* New Taillights, Marker Lenses and Sealed Beams with new gaskets* Refinished Chrome Hood and Trunk Ornaments, Gaskets, rubber parts, etc.* All old, disassembled parts are accounted for and included in sale.
* Many more new parts included. Too many to list here!* All major mechanical work has been done. Major rust repairs have been done.* Car has been sanded and will need minor bodywork, paint and installing interior upholstery, seats, flat glass, door hardware, etc.* More pictures available. Email me: phawk50@outlook.com for details.
Over $25,000 invested in hard costs plus all the Free Labor so far! Priced to sell, Price is Firm. Car located in Richmond, Virginia.
Shipping not included but I will assist buyer to make arrangements. Car is inside my garage. Payment: $500 non-refundable deposit and balance via Wire Transfer or cash.