Winning bid
£16,000

1958 Buick Special

Highlights

  • Fully restored 1958 Buick Special with a V8 engine
  • Striking Aquamarine colour scheme
  • Complete new interior including headliner, parcel shelf, door cards and floor carpet
  • Gearbox refurbished and new brakes installed all around
  • Equipped with a new radio featuring DAB, Bluetooth and speakers

The Appeal

Penned by the legendary Harley Earl and released in three separate generations, the Buick Special was the company's standard for some twenty-six years. It's become almost synonymous with the mid-century glory of American motoring - a perfect coupling of V8 burble, lashings of generous chrome and evocative interior styling. 
This particular example has been fully restored. Both externally and interior, the upholstery and paintwork have been treated to fresh material. The gearbox has been refurbished, the brakes are new - and a new DAB Bluetooth radio has been fitted to keep the good times rolling with the soundtrack of your choice.

The result is a superb American classic that's loaded with character - and is bound to attract plenty of admiring glances out on the open road.

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1958
  • Originally based in Austin, Texas
  • Arrived in the UK in 2016
  • Over £15,000 invested to date with all invoices available
  • Complete with plenty of paperwork, including much from the car's life in the USA
  • MOT exempt 
  • Currently indicates 40,930 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

  • Entire body resprayed in its original Aquamarine and white
  • Chromework in good order with some patina
  • All badging present and correct
  • Wheels in good order with white-trimmed tyres
  • The underside looks nice and solid with no major corrosion
  • Internally, the car is particularly striking with Aquamarine and chrome throughout
  • Complete new interior including headliner, parcel shelf, door cards and floor carpet
  • New radio with DAB, Bluetooth and speakers fitted
  • The instruments all look in fine order
  • We've no reports of any technical issues

The Mechanics

  • 364cu in (6.0 L) Fireball V8 powerplant
  • Refurbished 2-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission
  • New brakes installed all around
  • We're informed that the car drives smoothly and changes gears without difficulty


BEFORE YOU BUY 
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
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A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details. 
This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only. 
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1958
  • MakeBuick
  • ModelSpecial
  • ColourBlue
  • Odometer40,930 Miles
  • Engine size5975cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountyKent
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

18 Bids

dawid.d••••
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£16,000
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£15,000
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£14,000
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£13,000
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£11,000
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CaddyBo••••
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£9,500
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Mitchel••••
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£9,000
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£8,800
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£8,600
31/10/24
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£8,500
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