1958 Buick Series 700 Limited Convertible Coupe

The top-of-the-line Buick model for 1958 was the Limited. It had a grille composed of 160 faceted chrome squares, a long 127.5-inch wheelbase chassis, and a length of over 227 inches. Distinctive to the Limited were the 'hash marks' along the rear fenders, two-speed Flight Pitch Dynaflow transmission, and a more luxurious interior.

Few examples of the 1958 Buick Limited were built, partly due to the 1958 flash recession. The rarest Buick sold in the United States that year was the Limited Convertible, of which just 839 were built.

This particular example, a Convertible, is one of fewer than 20 extant. It was acquired by the current owner from a Midwestern collection, in which it had resided for 25 years. The car was shown at the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in 1990.

This car is finished in Warwick Blue with a two-tone leather interior and white power top. The car has the standard automatic transmission, a dual-range heater, Wonderbar radio, power windows, dual spotlights, and chrome fender skirts. The engine is an overhead valve V8 displacing 364 cubic-inches and offering 300 horsepower.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016