The Buick Wildcat has always been one of GM’s more underappreciated full-size performance cruisers, but this 1967 example takes things to the next level with a thoughtful restomod treatment. Still powered by its numbers-matching 430 V8 and TH400 automatic, this Wildcat blends old-school muscle with modern conveniences, including Bluetooth capability, LED lighting, and a custom interior setup. Located in Bellevue, Washington, and listed here on craigslist, it’s a striking “gentleman’s sports car” that the seller claims always draws a crowd. Thanks for the tip, Barney!
Buick offered the Wildcat as a luxury-oriented alternative to the muscle car crowd, and its 430-cubic-inch V8, rated at 360 horsepower with a four-barrel carburetor, delivered plenty of power for effortless cruising. This car retains that original powerplant, reportedly rebuilt just a few thousand miles ago, along with its factory power steering, power brakes, power windows, and working AM radio with a functioning power antenna. The seller describes it as a reliable and enjoyable driver rather than a concours-quality restoration, making it ideal for someone who wants to actually enjoy putting miles on it.
What sets this car apart is the list of tasteful modern upgrades. A newer custom silver paint job with green pearl highlights gives it a subtle custom vibe, while shaved door handles and trunk latch contribute to the clean look. Inside, a refurbished interior is paired with a Smart Rear View Mirror featuring Bluetooth and a backup camera, plus a permanently mounted Bluetooth-enabled “boombox” for modern music streaming. Other additions include LED lighting, tinted windows, and a custom transmission tunnel storage compartment with cupholders, small touches that make it more usable as a daily cruiser.
Despite the modern upgrades, the seller includes the original Wildcat wheels for those who prefer a more factory-correct appearance. It currently wears aftermarket wheels that fit the mild custom look. A built-in battery trickle charger is another practical touch for long-term storage or show use.
The seller emphasizes how much attention this car gets, recalling multiple encounters where strangers stopped to ask about it, admired its body lines, and praised it as one of the more unique cars at local shows. While not perfect, it’s described as a reliable, enjoyable cruiser that blends 1960s American luxury with just enough modern convenience to make it easy to live with.
Would you leave it as a stylish restomod, or would you return it closer to stock with its original wheels and classic trim?
Always loved the Wildcat 🐈 model and that strong 430 too. 😎 Great highway cars w plenty of passing power when you need it. 👍 Neat ride here. Thanks Elizabeth
While I don’t usually go too much for customs. This one they did an admirable job on. I can’t quite put my finger on it, maybe it’s the color. But they really did a great job highlighting GMs beautiful lines that they had on their full size models in the mid 60’s. Very nice Buick. Great write up too Elizabeth, I enjoyed it.
Stunning.
Maybe it’s just late in the day and I might be tired and slightly grumpy, but I’m not terribly impressed. Love old Wildcats, always have, but this one seems a big reach for the ask.
When I look through the ad at what has been done to this “restomod”, most of it is dime store mods and the rest should have been….rested. Take a closer look at the details, especially the interior, and tell me you’re truly impressed. I hate to dog on somebody’s baby, and I get that a sled like this will get you a lot of eyeballs, but for the price and hyperbole (in the sellers ad) there should be more mod to this resto.
Have to agree. The skeleton hand rear view mirrors are too rat roddish for a “gentleman’s muscle car”, the interior door pulls are cheap looking, and the stick on led light strips and cobbled together switch panel further degrade the presentation. It is a nice looking car, but the closer you look, the more there is to dislike.
Drum brake master cylinder, why wouldn’t you upgrade the brakes while you were going through the rest of the car.
Not a fan of the self promoting in the ad, quality cars speak for themselves.
For the money this car needs a very thorough inspection.
Steve R
Buick was riding high in the 60s and this is a classic. Good lines. These would attract attention in any color. Would love a turn at wheel.
I had a ’70 Buick Wildcat back in the early ’80s. It was a great cruiser with power and torque to boot with the 455. It handled well for it size with a smooth ride. I wish I had kept it.
No A/C? Forget it.
its got power windows :)
and
other than the easily replace custom touches,
its the car itself, the condition, the rarity with a 430
its simply awesome ; imo
ok, now the moderator can erase my time and energy; i know my positivity and support of barn finds just grinds your gears ;)
Replacing door handles and trunk lock is an easy task? Seriously?
I agree with most of the posts. When someone starts customizing cars it doesn’t always suit everyones taste. And even though you may justify how much you have spent in it doesn’t equate to real dollar value of someone else’s money.
This Is the best Wildcat I seen. It’s sooooo cool looking. But, all this work done to it and NO AC!! AAHHHHH what a shame! 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Very cool looking on the outside. (In the used car business it’s called “eyeball”) I agree with all the other comments.
Love the torque on all the older Buick engines!
The color is great, the engine compartment is great, the armrests, no a/c, and the underdash lighting compartment, Bluetooth, umm, no.
I’ve always loved the ’67-’68 Buick lines; so smooth and rakish especially with the skirts. The only dislike was the stupid thumbwheel climate control knobs on the ’68s. Notice it was, thankfully, one year.
My mom had a 67 Wildcat yellow with brown interior. She let me move the car from one driveway to the other and I had an accident. While she was forgiving my older brother is still laughing over 60+ yrs later. Hey I was just a kid.
I can’t stand this type of resto-mod! Take a gorgeous car and make it into a clown car IMO. The skeleton hand rearview mirrors is SO 12-year-old-boy junk. No door handles! How do your freaking open the door from the outside??? — Some kind of weird strap in place of the door arm rests! More juvenile junk! — No AC! What the heck?! I didn’t know ANY late 60’s big engine Buick came without AC. Where I grew up – AC was standard on all full-size Buick’s. Bolt-in Bluetooth? WHY??? I suppose there may be some circus out there somewhere that may be willing to plunk down $28K for a resto-mod clown car, but I doubt it. Maybe some 12 year old with a large inheritance may be drooling over it and get his Pappy to store it for him. – Just such a total waste of such a gorgeous classic cruiser!
Come on Al, tell us how you really feel! (lol)
I already did. Need more? LOL!
Had a ‘63 Wildcat with the 401 nailhead. Loved that car and wish I still had it!