ORIG STRAIGHT-8 ENGINE, 12 VOLT, COLD AC, BEAUTIFUL LINES & COLORS, SUPER CLEAN!

1953 was a big year for Buick: it was their 50th anniversary, he OHV V8 debuted, nd in cars like this handsome 1953 Buick Special Riviera, he last of the faithful straight-8 engines were built. Nicely finished in great colors, his is a wonderful '50s cruiser with a few smart updates that make it comfortable in today's world.Riviera was Buick's name for the hardtop, hose beautiful 2-door coupes without a B-pillar which GM introduced in 1949. The beautiful styling works particularly well on the long and low Buicks, nd there are many who will argue that the '53s are the best-looking Buicks ever made. Two-tone dark green and white is timeless and will always look great, nd it safely eliminates the risk of having a pastel color that doesn't appeal to everyone. The finish is very good, ffering super straight bodywork that shows off attention to detail where it matters: on the big quarters where you can see that slicing character line, nd up front where Buick's familiar sweep-spear trim begins. It shines up brilliantly, uggesting that the investment was somewhat more than it should have been given the asking price. Then there's all the chrome and stainless trim, hich, n a Buick, an easily cost $10-15,000 to restore, nd all of it is in excellent shape. The toothy grille shines up well and all the emblems are in excellent condition.The interior is also very close to what this car might have worn originally, nd it's every bit as comfortable as it looks. The Special was Buicks smallest model, ut it's still got big car comfort inside, ith room for six in a pinch and a very elegant look throughout. The big steering wheel is not only ideal for maneuvering the big coupe, ut also a very cool styling detail. Individual round gauge pods handle the speedometer and auxiliary dials, nd there's a matching clock in front of the passenger. The factory Sonomatic AM radio is up high in the dash (disconnected due to the 12V conversion), hile an aftermarket A/C system has been very neatly installed underneath. Heavy-duty floor mats protect the handsome green carpets and the wide rear bench is as inviting as any back seat we've ever seen. As a full-sized Buick, ou also get a massive trunk that's beautifully upholstered in matching green carpets, s well as a full-sized spare tire with a custom cover.Under that massive hood, ou'll find the last of the straight-8 Buicks: a 263 cubic inch overhead valve powerplant that had been refined, pdated, nd perfected so it just purrs away. It's dressed correctly in turquoise engine enamel and still inhales through a standard air cleaner and Stromberg 2-barrel carburetor, o it's silky smooth and very torquey. The aluminum radiator and 12-volt alternator are smart upgrades, specially with the addition of A/C, nd it's all so beautifully installed that few people will notice the changes. It starts easily and pulls well, ue in part to the 3-speed manual transmission, hich works better than the power-stealing Dynaflow automatic. Like all Buicks before it, his Riviera rides on coil springs all around, hich all appear to be new, nd there's a fresh muffler that give the straight-8 a unique sound. The flashy wire wheels probably weren't standard equipment, ut they look as good here as they do on the Skylark and carry right-sized 215/75/15 whitewall radials that ride and handle great.With just 38,199 original miles, his awesome Riviera delivers a great old car look and feel with major upgrades that mean you can drive it anywhere. Call today!