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.