1957 Buick Century 4door Wht

Nice car! Once the engine compartment has been detailed, it will be a winner!
These cars were pretty swift for their size, using the lighter Special chassis and the bigger engine of the Super/Roadmaster. Nice two tone paint, and the chrome moldings accentuate the body lines. Notice how big the deck lid is...two handles, one on either side, to facilitate its operation!

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• raconter1
• antique
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• Buick
• Century
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• 1957

[antaresplus]

No, you're still missing the point here.

Preservation First ... restoration as a last resort! Look at that original engine paint. It's wonderful. If everyone with a rattle can mentality must for the sake of it, Paint, ... then where shall the "calibrator" or "meniscus" standard for original come from?

BTW: You can now high temp, matte finish, clear coat original paint to preserve it, chips and all.

[raconter1]

@antaresplus You obviously have restoration preferences different from mine...so be it.

[antaresplus]

Perhaps the owner does not want to rape and blunder an excellent original existing example of OEM engine bay with original engine paint and attached items. But the guy talking completely misses this.

[raconter1]

@antaresplus Excuuuuuseee me! A detailed engine compartment increases the reliability of the mechanicals, and is an important component in judged auto shows. (the guy talking)

[cheddyrod]

The introduction of alternators sure cured a lot of problems. Wonderful colors inside and out.

[raconter1]

@cheddyrod  Hey, Chester! I agree..the best thing since switching from 6 to 12 volts! The colors on this car are definitely not the run of the mill...very upscale! Thanks! :) Jack

[antaresplus]

No, I obviously have preservation preferences different from yours and offer a viable need and reason for it! BTW: More and more untouched "Original" judging classes are emerging in the collector world and at a premium I should add.

[Seattlecarnut]

@raconter1 I agree. I've never seen a 56 Buick in person, but I've seen plenty of pics and I've seen some on YouTube.

[raconter1]

@Seattlecarnut Hey, Jason! The 56 is just more refined than the 55 in my opinion...the principal of the high school drove a brand new 56 Buick Century hardtop...black! Very cool!  Thanks! :) Jack

[Seattlecarnut]

@raconter1 I like the 56 grille. It makes the front end (in my personal opinion) more attractive than either the 57, the 58 or the 59 Buick.