When thinks of 'American convertibles', the first car that comes to mind is probably something rather cliche, like a '65 red Mustang, or perhaps a *cue crappy music* "little red Corvette". This big Buick is far from that extreme. It's loud, but in a different way. Unlike most convertibles of the '60s, this cruiser doesn't use its flashy paint to grab your attention. Instead, it does so by using its engine and exhaust note. Okay, so it was likely a generic 350/4BBL combo as a typical GM should be.
But still; seeing GM convertible that isn't either an F-Body, a Corvette, or a typical A-Body Chevelle or Cutlass is a pretty rare sight in Minnesota. Especially if said convertible is in pretty stock condition. As you might expect, being a Minnesota car, this big Buick has some imperfections. While the badging looks extremely good for its age, the rest of the body seems to suffer; there is rust lurking in damn near every crevice, most notably under the doors. Another thing that pained me regarding this example was the rather poor headlight fit. Not only the headlight-to-fender gap awful, the spacing seems to suggest this vehicle was involved in an rather nasty front end collision at some point in its life. Overall though, despite the obvious gremlins, I'd drive this beast. While definitely not in show-car condition, it does make for a pretty decent driver. Here's hoping this example is either restored or left alone. I do not want this classic Buick to meet the same fate as so many "ol skoo' whipz" meet. Quite tragic, really.
No comments:
Post a Comment