1960 Buick Invicta Two Door Hard Top

1960 Buick Electra Description

1960 Buick Invicta Two Door Hard Top
You are viewing a nicely restored Buick cruiser with modern running gear. The build started in 2002 and finished in 2012 with 6K miles driven since completed. The car spent its life in a high desert area with no rust when the build was started. Rare car that is difficult to find. Considered a bubble top car of the era 60 Buicks have become very desirable and sot after along with Pontiacs and Chevrolets. The car has won several awards including 2013 Beach Barons choice (Best in Show) and 2014 Buick Nationals Silver Major Award Winner.

Please read on for more particulars of the car:

Body/Paint: The body was stripped to bare metal with no patch panels used. The steel is all original to the car. False firewall custom built. Other than emblems and the door handles shaved the body is all original. Multiple coats of primer blocked to a very straight and flat surface. The paint is three tone base clear coat using Sherman Williams. Tangerine candy with copper and champagne. Blends well and shows differently depending on the light. New Centech wiring harness throughout.

Interior: The interior is custom using high grade vinyl with wrapped dash. Bucket seats are 64 Impala with custom console housing critical gauges, AC controls and electric front windows. Rear windows are crank. Pioneer single CD player with 4 speakers and amp. Trunk is custom finished to match interior. Vintage Air, PS, PB and PW/front only.
Running Gear: 75 Buick 455 rebuilt as stock using Eldelbrock FI intake with aftermarket injected port Holley set up including the computer. MSD ignition. New EFI gas tank with pump in tank. New 75 Buick HD brass radiator. Rebuilt THD 400 switch pitch 3 speed transmission out of the same 75 Buick. Ford 9 inch with hiway gears/posi.

Suspension: Front clip is 75 Buick welded into the 60 frame. The original frame is rust free and in excellent condition. Front suspension restored, spring ball joints and tie rods. Rear suspension is 4 bar triangulated with coil springs. New shocks all the way around.
Brakes: Four wheel disc brakes. Buick front and Ford rear.
Exhaust: New exhaust with cross over and stock style mufflers.
Bright work: Front and rear bumpers restored and chromed. All stainless is polished with some pieces as original in very good condition. A few interior items have slight pitting, but very presentable.

Glass: All glass replaced except rear window that is in excellent condition.

Wheels/Tires: Eagle wheels 8 and 10 inch with BFGs all the way around with lots of rubber.

What doesn't work: AC, horn and clock. The AC is 134, but has a leak.

Summary: I have over 120 pictures of the car so please contact me and provide your email address if you would like additional pictures. Don't miss out on this affordable ride.

Disclaimer: The car is for sale locally. The owner has the right to cancel the auction at any time for any reason. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied with the car being sold in "AS IS" condition.

Feel free to call me to discuss the particulars.

Gary 509 993 6918