The Buicks that most often get coverage here on BF are Rivieras, Gran Sports, Electra 225s, all memorable cars of an auspicious nature. Today’s find is a “stripper” level 1962 Buick, specifically a LeSabre two-door sedan – I didn’t know such a body style was offered. This one has a few surprises, so let’s investigate further. Calling Hialeah, Florida, home, this less-than-common LeSabre is available here on craigslist for $14,500.

Buick’s big car line-up for ’62 placed the LeSabre at the bottom of the hierarchy, and then slotted the Invicta in between it and the top-drawer Electra 225. LeSabre’s body styles included two and four-door sedans as well as two and four-door hardtops. Our subject is one of 7,400 copies out of a total of 127K LeSabres that left the Flint assembly line in ’62. Not surprisingly, the four-door sedan (56K units) was the top-selling LeSabre body style. The styling cue that really caught my attention is this Buick’s C-pillar; it’s the same Fisher Body design employed on similar era Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, and Chevrolets. The seller’s listing is parismonious in detail, so the images do the talkin’. We have a straight body, a custom grille, and shaved door handles, all while wearing a satin black primer finish and a contrasting painted roof. The stainless trim, not too extensive on a LeSabre two-door sedan, has been retained – including the portholes. The wheels appear to be painted steelies, and the wider white wall tires give this Buick a period look. If you think this rig is riding low, you’re right; it has air suspension.

All ’62 LeSabres came equipped with a 401 CI V8 engine generating 280 gross HP. Options included a downgraded, regular gas 265 HP version or a full zoot-suit, 325 HP powerplant – which one we have here is not disclosed. This motor has, however, been treated to finned alloy valve covers, an open-element air cleaner, and cooling courtesy of an aluminum radiator. The rear-wheel connection is made via a Dual Path Turbine Drive automatic transmission.

The interior is super sharp with reupholstered bucket seats and a center console, obviously borrowed from something else. The door panels have been recovered to complement the seating upholstery, but it looks as if the original headliner is still in place. The dash is finished in a medium blue hue that actually provides a pleasant contrast to the sinister-looking exterior, while the all-Buick instrument panel gleams. Auxiliary engine gauges and aftermarket  A/C round out the environment.

This is not a model where I would have ever considered laying on a hot-rod/custom vibe, but then again, I didn’t know such a LeSabre (a two-door sedan) existed. I put this car in a “way-cool” category and dig it, how about you?