CHROME QUEEN, 1958 BUICK SPECIAL

THE PORTHOLES DISAPPEARED ON BUICKS THIS YEAR BUT WERE LAVISHED WITH LOTSA CHROME AS YOU CAN SEE ON THIS PINK AND WHITE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR. CAR SALES WERE DOWN OVERALL WITH ALL MAKES DUE TO THE RECESSION BACK THEN. SOUND FAMILIAR? BUT 4-DOOR SEDAN BUICK SPECIALS DID SELL 48,238 UNITS. THIS 4,115 LB. CAR SOLD FOR $2,700 NEW DESPITE THE 122 INCH WHEELBASE AND CHROME ORNAMENTATION. THE SERIES 40 MODELS WERE AT THE LOW END OF BUICK, FOLLOWED BY SERIES 50 SUPERS, SERIES 60 CENTURY, AND SERIES 75 ROADMASTERS. THE STANDARD ENGINE FOR ALL MODELS WAS THE V8, 364 CID, 4.13 X 3.40 BORE AND STROKE THAT PRODUCED 250 BHP FOR THE SPECIALS, 300 BHP FOR THE OTHER MODEL LEVELS. SERIES 700 LIMITED WERE RIVIERA SEDANS AND HARDTOPS AND VERY RARE CONVERTIBLE COUPES. WHEN VIEWING THIS BUICK NOTICE THE 160 CHROME SQUARES MAKING UP THE GRILLE, THE DUAL FENDER MOUNTED GUNSIGHT FENDER MARKERS, THE SWATH OF CHROME ON THE REAR QUARTER PANEL, THE LUXURIOUS ORIGINAL UPHOSTERY, AND THE CATHEDERAL TAIL LAMPS SURROUNDED BY CHROME, AND THE 300 PLUS POUND EACH FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. QUITE A FABULOUS EXAMPLE OF A FIFTIES CHROME QUEEN AND ORIGINAL SURVIVOR. Another original survivor brought to you by 55lincoln.

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[gravedigr12]

i saw one of these for sale for only 3000$ needs alot of work but if this is the outcome im willing to work.

[55lincoln]

@gravedigr12 Restoring a vintage car that needs a lot of work means a lot of commitment. And money. Its always good to see cars like this restored. It can be personally rewarding. Thanks for enjoying this Buick.

[Dogeg420]

Where was this car? Do you know who owns ir and where they got it? If so I know that car my dad had a 1958 buick special 4 door hardtop pink and white he had to sell because he got cancer but anyway if this is the same car i have more videos and pictures i can upload.

[55lincoln]

@Dogeg420 This Biuick was at a car show in St. Charles, Missouri. I don't know where they got it. It did have a for sale sign on the dash by the windshield but can't determine phone number. Sorry to hear about your dad.  Perhaps this is the same Buick. Lets see some videos or pictures. Thanks.

[55lincoln]

@itsmegp46 This is actual true automotive history you stated.  I think in their haste to compete with Chrysler, they should have spent some more time on the Buick. Especially the front end. Pig nosed kid with braces. But I do like all of that chrome. Thanks again for your comments.

[itsmegp46]

@55lincoln This was a (thankfully) one year only body style. When the GM designers saw Chrysler's new '57 cars behind fencing, they went back to their studios and tore up the '59 designs and started over.

[55lincoln]

@TheThumper49 4 ways to change the radio station??!! Good Grief! Almost sounds like a wiring problem, but if it worked, oh well. What an experience to own one of these chrome queens. I bet you wish you still had this 58 including 4 ways to change the radio station. Thanks for enjoying this pink beauty.

[TheThumper49]

I bought one of these out of high school in '68. Weirdest thing about it was the four different ways to change the radio station. 1) switch on the floor next to dimmer switch. 2) the "wonder bar" over the buttons. just tap it and it would go to next station. 3) The "sonic eye" was an infrared beam that you waved your hand past and got the next station. 4) the selector buttons. Talk about redundancy. Great car except for the dynaflow trans. Too small for the cars weight.

[55lincoln]

@snowman4839 That grille does look agressive. Well, maybe a mouth full of braces. I love all cars but am fond of '69 Buicks, all models. SO, you've got a special car also. Thanks so much for viewing this chrome queen and commenting.

[snowman4839]

I love the 58 Special. The front looks like a mean animal showing it's teeth and the rear reminds you it's a comfortable cruiser. Nice looking car. I got a 69 Special Deluxe :-). They're worlds apart but both awesome