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4:00PM SPECIAL FEATURE 1953 BUICK RIVIERA CUSTOM

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4:00PM SPECIAL FEATURE 1953 BUICK RIVIERA CUSTOM
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
29,000.00CADby floor+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2024 Sep 08 @ 11:00UTC-6 : CST/MDT
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4:00PM SPECIAL FEATURE 1953 BUICK RIVIERA CUSTOM
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Head turner - show stopper rare 1953 Buick Riviera custom show and go! The original was purchased in Carstairs, Alberta with virtually no rust. This car looks amazing and turns heads at every corner - a big hit at every car show! It runs and drives beautifully down the hi-way. Been on several long, trouble-free trips. Runs smoothly with 2400 rpm at 110 kph. Built by a professional licensed mechanic with the help of several automotive specialty shops. Thoroughly enjoyed with approximately 30,000 proven miles on the build.
BODY: virtually flawless and beautiful custom paint by Sinful Customs in Calgary, Alberta. This car passes the sheet metal magnet test with flying colours. Louvered hood. Custom grill fabricated from TWO 1953 Buick grills. Custom fabricated aluminum engine bay inner fenders and smoothed firewall. Sun visor makes the car look extra low but the car has NOT been chopped. Laker style rear fender skirts. Custom sheet metal fabrication includes a full-width 20-inch sheet metal extension on the rear body with 1954 Mercury taillights. Aftermarket continental kit by Continental Enterprises in BC, Canada.
FRAME/CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: 1976 OLDS 98 Frame and Chassis. NOTE: Frame was not cut for length. Four corner FULLY ADJUSTABLE Air Ride Technologies air ride suspension with Shock Waves in the front and gas shocks in the rear. Air ride controls mounted in the center.
ENGINE: 455 CID Rocket. Both mechanical and electric fans - engine never overheats. Chrome 100-amp one wire alternator. Re-cored 3 core radiator by Calgary Radiator. Chrome K & N air cleaner with chrome valve covers.
TRANSMISSION: Turbo 400. Differential: Factory 1976 Olds 98 with unknown gears.
EXHAUST: Dual exhaust with HOOKER long tube headers. Laker side pipes for show are molded into the side body.
BRAKES: Front disc and rear drums.
WHEELS: Wheel Vintiques 15-inch custom-reinforced heavy duty alloy wire wheels.
TIRES: BF Goodrich Wide 15-inch wide white wall radials with approx. 90% tread remaining.
INTERIOR: Custom upholstery with 4 bucket seats by Cascade Vans in Calgary. Custom-built full-length metal console - extends into the rear seat area. Aftermarket gauge set in console with much of the original dash components left intact for the nostalgic look.
EXTRAS INCLUDED: Car cover. Options and Special Features: Power steering and brakes. Halogen head lights. Dummy exterior spotlights. Two clocks (original and after market). Custom JVC stereo system with single CD player. Battery and gas filler relocated into the trunk.
AB Registered

Year: 1953
Make: Buick
Model: Super Riviera
Style: 2 DOOR
VIN: G18558
Exterior Colour: Green
Last Registered: AB