1958 Buick Special 2 door Hardtop - 364 Nailhead - Matching numbers

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  1. chadhess

    chadhess New Member

    Up for sale is a 1958 Buick Special 2 Door Hardtop - 79K+ original miles - 364 Nailhead - Matching numbers - Asking 10,500.00 obo.

    This Buick is a nice example of an American Classic. The car has been owned by the same person for the last 35 years. The car is running, driving and stopping.

    The car is very straight and appears to never been in any major accidents. The paint is Red and has been sanded on the top above the trim. The car does have some small amounts of bondo behind the doors and a little in the rockers (nothing major or unexpected for a 58). I see no signs that this car has has any major rust with exception of the passenger door. The bottom portion of the passenger door has rotted out in several places. It's not the skin just the bottom of the door and it is repairable. The passenger also has the only noticeable dents on it along the trim. (can be seen in photos). I noticed one small dent on the roof but other than that the car appears very straight with no major body issues. The floor pans have had some repair done but seem strong.

    The 364 Nailhead motor is original, matching numbers to the car and is in great running condition. Car seems to run at normal temp and doesn't show any signs of running hot. I have not had the car on the highway. The transmission is also original, matching numbers and shifts smooth. The motor has original chrome value covers and the block/intake are sea foam green and should clean up very nice.

    The interior of the car is good condition although it's not the original. The seats have been covered with black vinyl. The original seat covers are underneath the covers but I'm not sure of their condition. The front door panels are present, not original and need a little attention. Headliner is present and it good condition. It has a few small wrinkles. The carpet is black and could be updated but is fine driver condition. It's missing the passenger side door handle, the rear driver back window handle and the driver visor. The dash is all there but it has been repainted. All of the dash guages work (gas, temp, oil pressure, amps and speedometer). The turn signals, headlights and brake lights work as well. The interior dome light does not. I have a dash pad for the car in excellent condition and the original radio is in the trunk.

    All of the glass in the car is good except for the passenger side glass - which will need to be replaced. The vent windows show some age as well. The front and back glass are in great condition.

    The chrome shines up nice. The front grill is straight with all squares present. All of the body chrome is present (except the trunk pulls) and in good condition with minor dings and fading in certain areas. The chrome is not perfect by any means but looks great from 10 feet. The rear bumper has some pitting due to the exhaust.

    The car has original running gear and will need tires due to the car sitting. I've also noticed a sound coming from the rear driver side. I think that it will need a wheel bearing on the rear driver side or possibly both sides. This car runs very strong and shifts smooth with the power steering it makes it really easy to get around. This car is not ready to be driven for any great distances. It will need a brake adjustment and some minor tuning to be a daily but it's extremely close. I've driven the car around town without a problem and she turns head at every intersection. This a very solid old car.

    I've given the car a tune up with new carb and tune, distributor cap and rotor, oil, oil filter, power steering fluid, belts, upper/lower radiator hoses, electric fuel pump, new master cylinder and the freeze plugs on the intake were replaced. The car doesn't leak any significant fluid. A drip here and there when warm but seems to be pretty sealed up. The car still needs a little clean up but it's a beautiful car that can be taken in whatever direction you choose.

    THIS CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE.
     

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