1958 Buick Limited Convertible - There's Never Too Much Red
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2022
- The 1958 model year is remembered by many enthusiasts as the zenith of automotive excess: the largest cars with the most lavish trim. In period literature, Buick proclaimed that the new lineup “looks and feels like flight on wheels.” Dubbed the “Air Born B-58,” the 1958 Buicks were considered to be immediately stunning to the eye with a big, bold presence. The cars were stated to have been “born out of more aviation principles, starting with the extensive new use of aluminum throughout, than any car before.”
Along with the look of flight being part of their design philosophy; Buick wanted the car to be associated with the principles of flight for their mechanical performance, accomplished by the 364-cid, 300-hp “nailhead” V-8. The Limited featured the Flight Pitch Dynaflow transmission, which featured three turbines and a variable-pitch stator.
The Limited was a new series; or rather a revived name from what had previously been an upper echelon Roadmaster. In 1957, Roadmaster had two series, the 70 and 75, the latter having just two body styles, a Riviera hardtop sedan and a Riviera hardtop coupe. For 1958, these were called “Limited” Series 700, and a convertible coupe (model 756) was added. At $5,125, it was the most expensive Buick and, with only 839 built, the rarest stateside offering. It is believed that far fewer examples have survived; numbers as few as 20 cars have been suggested by respected sources.
Limited was not a new name. It had been used before the war, affixed to the top-line Series 90 in 1936, when model names were added to Buick nomenclature. In that day, Limited meant limited, production was low and some chassis’ were sent out to coachbuilders for the largest, grandest and most expensive Buicks of the day. That came to an end with World War II, and when production resumed, the market didn’t demand such exclusivity; not until 1958, or so it was projected by product planning.
Few American cars of the era were more chrome-covered than the 1958 Buick Limited. True to the Limited heritage, the 1958 Limited was the top of the line, carrying the same dynamic “Fashion Air Dynastar” styling as other Flint products of the year, including a remarkable grille composed of 160 faceted chrome squares. This exceptional presentation of brightwork detail is seen along the cars exterior flanks, as well around the rear fascia and throughout the luxurious interior.
The platform is on a longer 127.5-inch-wheelbase chassis, for a total span from nose-to-nose of over 227 inches of decked out automobile. Distinctive to the three Limited body styles were the “hash marks” along the rear fenders. The Limited was also the only 1958 Buick model that featured the distinctively beautiful, bright lower rear quarter panels that blend impeccably into the massive rear bumper. Jewel-like chrome bands surround each wheel opening and the taillight towers are dramatic in presentation and also unique.
Luxury oriented conveniences are abundant and include factory air conditioning, Autronic-Eye, Wonder Bar AM radio, chromed wire wheels, Coker Classic wide whitewall tires; power top, windows, six-way front seat, steering and brakes.
The second “Eisenhower Recession” curtailed car sales, large cars most of all. While the Series 75 Roadmasters sold nearly 15,000 cars in 1957; the equivalent 1958 Limited managed fewer than half that many. These Buick losses are to the benefit of automotive aficionados, as the scarcest 1958 Buick became one of the most rare and desirable Buicks of all post-war production. This car is a remarkable example deserving of attention.
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Loved Buicks in 58 and still love them. was too young to drive but rode in one many times. This Limited is absolutely gorgeous! White walls are not period correct. Factory white wall tires in 58 were about half an inch narrower
Beautiful ultra rare car ❤😊
58 and 1960, the most beautiful Buicks ever made.
Not only is there never too much red, there's never too much chrome!!! This 58 Buick Limited convertible is breathtaking!!! The chrome, the paint, the top & interior are perfect!!! Your video is excellent, as usual, & the information in the description is very interesting!!! Thanks for sharing another exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂
Les ingénieurs de l'époque savaient fairent de belle voitures les dessinateurs avaient un sacré coup de crayon 👍👍👍👍
I am pretty sure this car (only 20 left) belonged to my ex- father- in - law. If so he found it being used as a chicken coop. He did a frame off restoration as a driving classic. He hated trailer queens. It was fun to drive around in, often mistaken for a Caddy.
so rare and gorgeous!!
Built when cars were works of art !Good Vid
Quelle beauté cette auto la classe des belles américaines des années 50 a 60 👍👍👍👍
Beautiful! Can't be told from new!!
KING OF CHROME 👑 KING OF CARZ 👑 KING OF THE ROADZ 👑 KING OF THE HIGHWAYZ 👑
Interesting that the buyer went all out except for air conditioning. My mother had a white '58 Roadmaster with light-blue interior, with AC and air suspension, but no Autronic Eye.
BELLEZA
LIPSTICK RED & LOADED WITH CHROME. NOW THIS RIDE IS KING 👑 OF THE ROAD 🏞
Beautiful Beast 😊
I have this same car sitting in my shop
58 limited convertible
I have one too. I need to sell my house, my neighbors house and my sister to pay for the chrome to be redone.
"...OR CHROME"❣️👍
I wonder if that was ever originally red. It's a little bright for 1958. I think it's called " auction red".
How much did it sell for?
Line up pedestrians with those fender sights 😮
Wonderful car, but you can at least.
Need about $15000 or $20000 for repairs.Electrical air shocks engine repairs etc
What did it sell for lol
Voir aussi les cadillac👍👍👍👍
Too much red, aftermarket wheels and it sill did 187 grand. Moe money than brains, I'd say.
Oldsmobile? No! Chromemobile!