my dad would have never liked the 60 Buick, he's too conservative.. 60 Buicks are so beautiful, I've owned mine 20 years now and I am still so in love with her styling.. whether its a 2 door sedan LeSabre hot rod, or a 4 door hardtop boulevard cruiser with skirts, there is no other like them..
@trumpet45s There's no question about it...this car was not for the stylistic conservative. I think the fins are clearly so symbolic of an airplane wing...the whole car appears as though it could take flight! Glad you have one! Thanks! :) Jack
My father had a 1960 around 1964-65. His was white with red & white interior. It was gorgeous. And I mean gorgeous. Convertible too. In '64 my dad was 36 years old. I was 9. But I still remember the girls ( ages maybe 15-18) going crazy when they saw that car. Damn, if I only still had that car.
@Kenoman29 That truly is what this channel is all about..bringing back pleasant memories of cars and the people you associate them with! I'm glad I could be a part of that! Thanks! :) Jack
@raconter1 Jack, thanks for commenting on my post. I really thought it would fall upon deaf ears. No harm intended I assure you. Especially reading my post so damn fast! Anyway, what I said was true. It was a gorgeous car. My dad had a '55 Olds 98 before that, and a '64 Buick Electra after the LeSabre. But that white '60.....wow, and I mean wow. I think the '59 looked a bit familiar, but damn that '60. It was SUPERIOR. My dad is 83 now living in Florida with no knowledge of computers.
@Kenoman29 Your dad had really good taste in cars...a friend had a 55 Olds 98 in high school...it was his parents' car and I think he had "unofficial races" with another friend's 55 Chevy (also his parents' car). Both are deceased now, but it illustrates how much we connect people we've known with the cars they drove. A neighbor had a white 63 Electra convertible...a beautiful machine! I'm sorry your dad can't easily enjoy the video. Thanks! :) Jack
the styling cues and details of this car are outstanding. the front actually looks like the back. so the overall impression is a complete flow of dramatic line. a eye catching classic. wish i knew who the designer was. sadly, they don't make them like that anymore.
@leonarddaccardi Hey, Leonard! I don't know who was in charge of styling, but a check on Buick history revealed that Ed Rollert became the head of Buick at the time. They had serious slippage in sales at the time, and it was his mission to improve quality control, which he did. Thanks! :) Jack
@Jimboyc21 Hey, Jimboy21! I remember a coworker had one of these back in the day, but it was a hardtop! It always stood out as quite different and elegant! Thanks! :) Jack
What a great car. Rare, not your every day impala, camaro, mustang, or even thunderbird. I can't remember when I saw one of these in person. That would make a really cool custom, too, if you had the bolts to cut it up. I guess they're worth too much to mess with. Better left stock or restored. Big Buick v-8. Dynaflow tranny, smooth, too cool. All that jet rocket styling - delta fins and headlights that look like B-52 jet engines. Was this a Harley Earl design?
@RichardZempel Hey, Richard! Yeah..I would hate to see one of these classics modified...Harley Earl who was known for really establishing Art and Color at GM probably had some influence in the design...he retired in 1958, but probably had much influence in this 1960 model...Bill Mitchell succeeded him. Thanks! :) Jack
@donnyboyblue Hey, Donny...consider it done!! This is quite the stylish car...and Buick always had some engineering feat up their sleeves....I think they were second only to Olds in innovation at GM. Thanks! :) Jack
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike,,,,sure is...long and low and takes no prisoners! :D
Actually I had this video uploaded from camera to computer way back in the Fall..and hadn't gotten around to sending it to You Tube. I decided my "blanking" attempt has pretty much failed, so I broke down and got Magix Movie Pro 16 today...I have yet to examine it...I hope it does what i need! Glad I made you laugh! Stealthy, right?? :D:D Jack
I think GMs 59 and 60 convertibles all look great. For some reason Buick had trouble selling their 59 models so they trimmed the tail fins a little for 60. This is another car that I would look great in.
@cheddyrod I can see you in this car!! You must find one just like it!! :D:D A great car, nobody argues with one of these on the road...stylish and powerful! Thanks!
@crazyurmel2 Hey, Pete! It sure is a beauty! And the common practice of the time was to paint the dashboard a complimentary color to go with the interior colors! They made such a good use of color at the time! Thanks! :) Jack
my dad would have never liked the 60 Buick, he's too conservative.. 60 Buicks are so beautiful, I've owned mine 20 years now and I am still so in love with her styling.. whether its a 2 door sedan LeSabre hot rod, or a 4 door hardtop boulevard cruiser with skirts, there is no other like them..
trumpet45s 3 months ago
@trumpet45s There's no question about it...this car was not for the stylistic conservative. I think the fins are clearly so symbolic of an airplane wing...the whole car appears as though it could take flight! Glad you have one! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
My father had a 1960 around 1964-65. His was white with red & white interior. It was gorgeous. And I mean gorgeous. Convertible too. In '64 my dad was 36 years old. I was 9. But I still remember the girls ( ages maybe 15-18) going crazy when they saw that car. Damn, if I only still had that car.
Kenoman29 5 months ago
@Kenoman29 That truly is what this channel is all about..bringing back pleasant memories of cars and the people you associate them with! I'm glad I could be a part of that! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 5 months ago
@raconter1 Jack, thanks for commenting on my post. I really thought it would fall upon deaf ears. No harm intended I assure you. Especially reading my post so damn fast! Anyway, what I said was true. It was a gorgeous car. My dad had a '55 Olds 98 before that, and a '64 Buick Electra after the LeSabre. But that white '60.....wow, and I mean wow. I think the '59 looked a bit familiar, but damn that '60. It was SUPERIOR. My dad is 83 now living in Florida with no knowledge of computers.
Kenoman29 5 months ago
@Kenoman29 Your dad had really good taste in cars...a friend had a 55 Olds 98 in high school...it was his parents' car and I think he had "unofficial races" with another friend's 55 Chevy (also his parents' car). Both are deceased now, but it illustrates how much we connect people we've known with the cars they drove. A neighbor had a white 63 Electra convertible...a beautiful machine! I'm sorry your dad can't easily enjoy the video. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 5 months ago
the styling cues and details of this car are outstanding. the front actually looks like the back. so the overall impression is a complete flow of dramatic line. a eye catching classic. wish i knew who the designer was. sadly, they don't make them like that anymore.
leonarddaccardi 8 months ago
@leonarddaccardi Hey, Leonard! I don't know who was in charge of styling, but a check on Buick history revealed that Ed Rollert became the head of Buick at the time. They had serious slippage in sales at the time, and it was his mission to improve quality control, which he did. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 8 months ago
What a rare car! OMG this is the bees knees! Thanks to the owner for keeping this baby alive. Fantastic. And this was mid size in the day.
Jimboyc21 1 year ago
@Jimboyc21 Hey, Jimboy21! I remember a coworker had one of these back in the day, but it was a hardtop! It always stood out as quite different and elegant! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
What a great car. Rare, not your every day impala, camaro, mustang, or even thunderbird. I can't remember when I saw one of these in person. That would make a really cool custom, too, if you had the bolts to cut it up. I guess they're worth too much to mess with. Better left stock or restored. Big Buick v-8. Dynaflow tranny, smooth, too cool. All that jet rocket styling - delta fins and headlights that look like B-52 jet engines. Was this a Harley Earl design?
RichardZempel 1 year ago
@RichardZempel Hey, Richard! Yeah..I would hate to see one of these classics modified...Harley Earl who was known for really establishing Art and Color at GM probably had some influence in the design...he retired in 1958, but probably had much influence in this 1960 model...Bill Mitchell succeeded him. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Where are the Go-Gos ;-)
GlobuleFou 1 year ago
@GlobuleFou LOL! They were certainly contemporaneous! They could have been on a break! Thanks! :D Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
This Buick is spectacular and rare! What a beauty! I'd love to have seen this in person. Thanks.
55lincoln 1 year ago
@55lincoln Hey, Warren! Sure was spectacular..my idea of a fine cruiser! Thanks!
:) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Beautiful styling.........save me a blue one! Buick always had some innovative instrument panels.......
donnyboyblue 1 year ago
@donnyboyblue Hey, Donny...consider it done!! This is quite the stylish car...and Buick always had some engineering feat up their sleeves....I think they were second only to Olds in innovation at GM. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Wow, Jack, this is just beautiful, the LeSabre is my favourite model after the Riviera, but I love all classic Buicks !
P.S. Your annotations made me laugh, clearly you must have forgot your new rule when you videoed this huh, Jack ? :)
drewerz01 1 year ago
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike,,,,sure is...long and low and takes no prisoners! :D
Actually I had this video uploaded from camera to computer way back in the Fall..and hadn't gotten around to sending it to You Tube. I decided my "blanking" attempt has pretty much failed, so I broke down and got Magix Movie Pro 16 today...I have yet to examine it...I hope it does what i need! Glad I made you laugh! Stealthy, right?? :D:D Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
I think GMs 59 and 60 convertibles all look great. For some reason Buick had trouble selling their 59 models so they trimmed the tail fins a little for 60. This is another car that I would look great in.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod I can see you in this car!! You must find one just like it!! :D:D A great car, nobody argues with one of these on the road...stylish and powerful! Thanks!
:) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Ja, it´s one of the best from Buick I guess.
It´s a real BEAUTY !!!
Wonderful car and also nice red "armaturen brett " ( dashboard ). Like it very much.
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crazyurmel2 1 year ago
@crazyurmel2 Hey, Pete! It sure is a beauty! And the common practice of the time was to paint the dashboard a complimentary color to go with the interior colors! They made such a good use of color at the time! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
What a Wagon! I wish I had wheels like that!
tonscordova 1 year ago
@tonscordova Thanks! I think this is one of the best Buicks ever produced! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago