I am not sure how things are where our readers live, but, around here, every new hot rod that shows up is perfect from stem to stern. It seems unthinkable to many to display a car built from used… more»
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Feb 26, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Decent Driver: 1963 Buick Wildcat
What’s in a name? Well, quite a bit, actually, when an automaker with a typically conservative reputation chooses to call one of their offerings a Wildcat! But that’s one of the things I’ve always admired about Buick when every… more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Buick Nailhead-Powered 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Holy hot rods, Batman! Despite the brutal approach of putting a Beetle body and a big V8 on what looks like a 1930s-style frame, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle in Huntington Beach, California looks… wicked awesome. The unique custom comes… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
Vintage Hot Rod! 1933 Plymouth Coupe
This car immediately recalls the ’32 aka “deuce” Ford coupe driven by the John Milner character in the iconic coming-of-age movie American Grafitti (1973). The movie is set in 1962 Modesto, California, and this 1933 Plymouth hot rod may… more»
Oct 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Hardtop Canary: 1955 Buick Super Riviera
Mid 1950’s Buick’s are a dream when configured as a two door hardtop like this example, and the vibrant color scheme on this car is a pleasant surprise. Discovered in Tennessee as a “true barn find” but later transported… more»
Sep 8, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Low Mileage Daily: 1956 Buick Special
Driven daily this Buick Special is described as having only 56,000 original documented miles. Parked in 1974, this Buick slept until the current owner purchased and revived this nice looking driver. Having recently received a great deal of maintenance… more»
Aug 25, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Slightly Weathered Classic: 1955 Buick Century
Arguably one of the best looking cars to have emerged from the 1950’s, the Buick Century is a stylish and sleek machine with Nailhead power. Looking like a survivor, this Buick shows signs of age, but is a very… more»
Jun 9, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Two Owners And 60,000 Miles: 1955 Buick Special
With great style, a nail head V8, and a 3 speed manual transmission, this low mileage Buick Special looks like a great driver quality project. Having only been a two owner car in its lifetime, the seller is claiming… more»
Feb 25, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mightier Than The Sabre: 1960 Buick Lesabre
Sleek, mean, and stylish, these 1960 Buick Lesabres are not all that common to see. This particular car appears original, but needs some help when it comes down to the interior. Although not currently running due to old gas,… more»
