1963 Buick Wildcat

Highlights

Comprehensive restoration completed with meticulous attention to detail
Only 4,000 kilometres since restoration
European registration, making it easier for import
Equipped with modern conveniences like Bluetooth connectivity while retaining original aesthetics
First generation Wildcat, produced for just one year

The Appeal

Running for only one year, the first generation Buick Wildcat was the name's first step into a model of its own right - previously, the Wildcat had merely been a model in the Invicta line. It was a fitting name; this was a fierce feline, with a huge gas-guzzling V8 squeezed into its engine bay offering well in excess of 300hp.

Only a whisker over 35,000 were ever built - which in the US markets was pretty scarce. The majority were run into the ground in everything from chicky-runs to drag races, which were all too happy to take advantage of that big burbling engine. As a result, this example may well be one of a mere handful of examples - especially in Europe.

This Wildcat has been meticulously restored, with every component either renewed or replaced to match the original factory specifications. The bodywork and paint have been redone from the metal up, so it's in fine fettle, while the interior has been completely refurbished.

With only 4,000 kilometres since its restoration, this wildcat is ready to be let out of its cage and released onto the road.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1963
One owner in America before being imported to Europe in 2008
European registration
MOT valid until August 2026
Comprehensive restoration documentation available
Oldtimer certification

The Condition

Bodywork looks in very good order, with no imperfections reported
Everything has been overhauled and redone to a high standard, following factory spec
Paintwork redone to a high standard, matching the original factory colour
Chomework has been rechromed
Wildcat emblems have been replaced with authentic items
Wheels look in fine fettle
Underside is clean, solid and nicely kept
Interior upholstery replaced with materials and design matching the original factory specifications
No sign of any rips or tears
Carpets and headlining in good order
All instruments are clear and legible
We understand everything is working exactly as it should

The Mechanics

401cu in (6.6 L) Buick V8 powerplant offering 325hp
3-speed TH400 automatic transmission
Engine bay in excellent condition
Engine completely rebuilt, carburettor renewed
Transmission renewed, power steering replaced with new servo
Chassis and bodywork separated and repaired meticulously
Undercarriage elements, tyres, supports, and ball heads renewed
The vendor reports that this rare piece of American muscle is still driving as it should
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout the car

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