In 1959, the LeSabre joined Buick’s ranks as its entry-level, full-size automobile. And it remained a Buick fixture until 2005. These big cars were all-new in 1959, yet changes to the 1960 models were quite visible as the slanted dual headlights were jettisoned in favor of side-by-side. The seller has a “cool old sled” as this Buick looks as long as a house as a 2-door sedan. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this car may only have a leak to correct before it will be ready for action. This great vintage ride is available here on craigslist for $15,000, and a nod goes to Rocco B. for the nifty tip!
Buick’s “Tri-Shield” logo was introduced in 1960, and it’s still in play 66 years later. And those well-known “VentiPorts” also returned after a hiatus since 1957. The 364 cubic inch “Nailhead” was standard, and output differed by compression and carburetion. LeSabre model 4411 was the designation for the 2-door post coupe, perceived by many as the budget starting point. 14,388 copies like this one were produced in 1960.
We’re told this car’s previous owner dropped about $10,000 into the Buick getting it roadworthy. That expense included the carburetor, brakes, and tires, plus other things not listed. The odometer reading is 87,000 miles, so the Nailhead and the 2-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission are apparently in top shape. You’ll need to fix the torque ball because it leaks, and you will tire of having to put down papers for fluid.
The green paint, which looks fine, doesn’t strike me as being a factory Buick color. So perhaps it was changed when other work was done on the car. If there is any rust, it’s not visible or mentioned. The interior looks nice and tidy, and the materials look newer, as well. If you’re searching for a vintage car without glitz to take to Cars & Coffee, perhaps this Buick will find a place in your garage.
Looks like a real “Cruising Vessel”.
Not enough doors to be the cruising vessel but it is the correct model.
“Six more payments gentlemen and this beautiful blue four door luxury sedan is all mine!”
LOL!! Yup. You know you’re Gen X when that is the first thing that immediately popped into your mind when you saw this.
I’m a Boomer. Funny thing about that movie is it is associated with Gen X. but if you were in high school during the time period that movie is based on, you would be a Boomer.
This is one nice looking ride. If it was Chevy it would be 10 grand more. I like the 60’s better than the 59’s, they cleaned up the styling a bit. It looks solid and has an upgraded dual master cylinder. Not crazy about the Dynaflow or the torque tube, maybe cause I don’t know enough about them. It looks like a nice entry level car to get into the hobby. You won’t make money from it, but the point is to have fun.
Gramps bought one new in 1960. I can remember him having a lot of trouble with it after about 4 years. Mostly little stuff, other than it was extremely hard starting. One time it wouldn’t start for my Dad . He finally got it started, and told me to never buy a Buick. I never did…lol. Gramps toughed it out a few more years…then traded for a 1971 Impala.. much more reliable…… but nowhere near as good looking.
It looks like it has AC, no mention if it works. Agree this would be a fine car to cruise in but it’s weird how many cars of this era had all this expansive sheet metal but the interiors look cramped.
I don’t see any A/C components under the hood, so you can bet the air conditioning is not working.
Even in this plain, unadorned, entry level model, this Buick has real style! Unlike the idiotic looking plastic SUV boxes built today.
a/c compressor is ripped out, and they forgot to take that mess out from under the dash
This screaming out for a 455, 6 speed and a 9 inch.
My Mom had one of these 60 LeSabres!! It was an uglier green that looked army green.
Mild resto modding to the car wouldn’t be a bad thing…
Dad traded his ’53 Buick for a red ’60 LeSabre 4-door sedan. Probably the 364 2bbl. I remember the air cleaner saying Wildcat 375 which was the torque. Starter in the gas pedal.
One day I decided to wax it and not knowing much, I used a whole can of Turtle Wax paste, which, as you guys know, wasn’t nearly as easy to work with as today’s paste products. Good thing it was in the garage otherwise that wax would’ve burnt into the finish.
The subject car has the 80s GM cloth interior and like someone else said, I don’t think that’s an original color. More mid-60s.
Like to get the a/c working again and take it out for shows.