1953 Buick Riviera - REALLY!

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  1. Stormin' Norman

    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    It's here in Manitoba, Canada. Garaged for 35 years! My great uncle had one, brand new, and they were THE CAR of the day. All Original too!

    $5,400!!! Sounds pretty decent for a good restoration.

    http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-cars-ve...op-Coupe-Trim-etc-all-here-W0QQAdIdZ280537541

     
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    Cool grill. Reminds me of a Stephen King novel...
     
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    I think I read that but can't remember the name. My daughter recommended it to me.

    Looked it up...

    'From a Buick 8' pub. 2002
     
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    That Riviera is at a great price. Well worth it. Even fully restored it will not command the upper levels of Buicks though. The 53 Skylark holds that mark.

    How many early 50's Buick hardtops can you find now. I'd say not many.

    The Riviera was a gussied up Special.
     
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    Did you start up that Car Club? I can just imagine the imports the guys bring back. Drooling material.:D
     
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    tbirdsps New Member Charter Member

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    The kickoff meeting is tonite. All cars welcome, especially wagons. I don't think we have any Yugos in the area....very disapointing.:rofl2:
    Now I do need a wagon to show off more than ever. None for sale withing 100 miles (at a reasonable price). I'm always looking. I don't regret selling the Cougar though. Fuel injection is the only way to go with Ethenol gas.
     
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    One of those Russian Lincolns, can't recall what they were called. Rode in one once in our Capital. A French school buddy's dad was a diplomat. Rattled like a Mopar, but ran like a Cougar. :lolup:
     
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    Go here....

    http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13884
     
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    Hanswurst von Plumpskloh Prisoner of Foo

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    The link's dead. As a consolation prize, feed your peepers some Skylark candy

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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I had a 1953 2-door Special straight eight 3-speed. Smooth and quiet.
    Kid at the grocery store had a 1953 Skylark convertible. Always wanted that car! Must have been around 1960.:2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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