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1953 Buick Riviera Special 2-door Hard Top on 2040-cars

Year:1953 Mileage:52388 Color: Black w/white top /
  Grey/Black
Location:

Burlington, North Carolina, United States

Burlington, North Carolina, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Straight 8-cylinder overhead valve
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 71639884 57226096
Year: 1953
Interior Color: Grey/Black
Make: Buick
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Riviera
Trim: 2-door hard top
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 52,388
Sub Model: Special
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Black w/white top

You are bidding on a very nice cosmetically restored 1953 Buick "Special" 2-door Hardtop.

Here is brief history on the vehicle:

I purchased the car about ten years ago from an older genteman in Pilot Mountain, NC with the intention of keeping it forever; however times have changed and I need the money for personal reasons. I began to cosmetically restore the car after driving it for a while. The original lacquor paint was beginning to crack and spider-web so I decided to have it stripped and re-painted. It was repainted with expoxy primer and base-coat clear-coat about 5 years ago. The paint is still excellent. I restored the seats and replaced all door panels in the original type design and material. Later had all the chrome parts re-plated and stainless pieces polished, except for the emblems. Later while driving it the transmission went out and I had it completely rebuilt. This car runs and drives great!

This is a rare cosmetically restored 52K actual miles with out any rust at all - ever! Original 6 volt system with new original style battery and new starter.

Below is a list of the costs incurred while completing the restoration:

1. Paid $6500 for car in 2003;

2. Paid $3500 for stripping and painting;

3. Paid $2500 to restore interior;

4. Paid $2900 for lifetime chrome work;

5. Paid $1400 to rebuild transmission;

6. Paid $300 to rework brakes and tune-up;

7. Paid approx. $500 for wide whitewal tires and other miscellaneous parts, etc.

The following are things that may need to be completed:

1. Headliner began to deteriorate and needs to be replaced;

2. Eblems need to be restored;

3. Two rear quarter windows are "frosty" in the corners and could be replaced; (all glass is original) (see picture)

4.  Rocker panel molding on driver's side  has a small dent; (see picture)

5. Trunk needs new trunk mat.

As you can see I have $17,000 plus invested in the car. It will have a reserve much less than what I have invested, but please bid accordingly and don't let this deal pass you by. Happy Bidding! 

Please contact Charles @ 336-584-6460 for more details or question.

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