1948 Buick Super ICON Derelict Convertible

This video is about our 1948 Buick Super ICON Derelict Convertible, the latest in the ICON Derelict line of one-off builds where we seek to marry the romance of patina and original cosmetics with state-of-the-art conveniences and performance. www.iconderelicts.com

[@stephenhenion8304]

Back in the 60's, we had one of these!!! Same color, same condition!!! We call it " Crest Green "... had it for a year and sold it. Great memories!!

[@savagestyles6260]

I love all the old Buicks. Great video

[@frankroberts1325]

I really like what your doing with these old Buicks. I run Ford Cars and trucks all my life, but if i ever get one of these ol girls it will be with me for life. Thanks for all you and team do, rebuilding these wonderful old machines.

[@markreiff4079]

Love this car and style.. Those 17 people got no tatse! grtz from the Netherlands

[@kuladeeluxe]

Company run by geniuses. Well done

[@thszntatst]

I worked with a pre-war Buick restorer and came to love the cars as they were originally engineered, but I can very well see why this genre of car builds came about. You are merging the state of the art of both eras with genuine grace. I'm also hoping that old frame, engine and power train found a good home in some fine restoration.

[@JamesRoberts-hm2sg]

So very well done... I'm a lowly aviation professional slowly restoring a 67 F85 Olds 4 door and you have given me some remarkable ideas. Keep up the good work.

[@angusdenny4422]

Another epic creation. Just re watched this again. So great !!

[@DrivingDallas214]

greatness... if i ever win the lottery you guys are my first stop haha

[@atomicsmith]

That car is G O R G E O U S ! ! ! One of the very rare convertibles that look as good or even better with the top up. Exceptional work.

[@g.g.6362]

Can't believe the negative comments.....still looks original and unspoilt,but with modern all round performance and handling etc. Plenty of over polished and chromed ones out there,for the purists. Hats off to these guys for some top quality work. Beautiful and VERY usable car.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

I smiled from ear to ear during the whole video. I've never wanted anything more in my life. I think I'd like to do a rusty ole Karman Ghia.

[@creativehandsnc]

Love this car. His works show years of thoughtful vision, design and craftsmanship.

[@theeeMitchi]

I have no idea how I got to this video but boy, how glad am I that I did. What a wonderful build!

[@larrydriemel6242]

Hi from BC Canada , Jonathan,I've been a gear head ,hotrodder ,for 50 years ,and seen some beautiful builds,but you take this art to a hole new level .absolutely incredible .

[@wolfg.1867]

This car gives me the chills, It maintains its soul but transcends the mortal plains of cardom. Subtle yet extreme.

[@ronaldspins]

The Walter White "Heisenberg" hat was a really nice touch.

[@Saltycrabs]

Every new derelict you put out becomes my favorite, and the new badges are awesome!

[@tmo7734]

These Icon Derelict automobiles are fantastic.

[@N-Scale]

Not that I would EVER be able to afford one of these, It would certainly top my previous first choice of my childhood favorite car, a Ford GT40 . I guess I will be stuck with my second last gen Buick Riviera for the rest of my life and it is MY baby. Thanks for sharing , Mike

[@lesterleland]

Just pleasure seeing and hearing the exposition of your craft...carry on!

[@465maltbie]

It is good you found a customer who was able to allow you to do so much. Very good ideas and it looks very well thought out, very much a machine that could last forever if taken care of. Instead of just good enough to make it to the next show. Thanks for taking the time to share this, really nice looking car.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

This is absolutely stunning work on this car. Unreal. THIS is the way you restomod!

[@garyaustin5678]

I am a huge fan, I love the new/old convertible...wow! You knocked it out of the park again! Thank you for sharing, keep'em coming.

[@TC-ef9dh]

Great car. My parents first used car when they moved here from Italy was Buick like this, but a sedan. Would love to have one someday, just a survivor.

[@chevelle7873]

Beautiful car! And thankyou for keeping the dash still looking like a 48 Buick

[@conwayde]

"Let's do that tunnel one more time!" Beautiful car - a real masterpiece!

[@justcallmejoeable]

you people are doing gods work.

[@Daithi333]

Thanks for the tunnel vision. Just brilliant! Dave in Dublin.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

That car has so much character!

[@Catman195567]

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!

[@ZedEnd83]

It is just so classic noir Los Angeles - such a beauty!

[@Dewdrop2u96]

and men think diamonds are a girls best friend? i would rather spend the money on a Derelict! Love from Texas!

[@rvs8425]

Kandace, it's not men who came up with that notion, it was the diamond industry.

[@marcbee1234]

You're a rare gem, I'm sure you have a lucky man!

[@wileecoyote5749]

Cost more than any diamond

[@paxwallacejazz]

@@darkstar4048 my bratha

[@donellmuniz590]

I love the vehicles too, but a SMART man would spend the money on YOU!😊

[@fleetfighter]

The Derelicts line is my favorite from any manufacturer. I love the OCD attention to details. Love the way the new design elements only enhanced the old. This is my dream car.

[@anthonyzarlenga5282]

well done. enjoyed it a lot. now I must get back to my Kit Cobra car. Thanks. Anthony Z.

[@pottmishayne]

Yep, awesome sleeper car. When I was young I thought sleeper car's were just silly. Now there my fav. Beautiful curvey buick.

[@vanillagrizzley]

"Derelict' De Elegance" is what I would call this Pebble Beach experience! You may have a new category for your style of build, Nice Work Jonathan!!!

[@ryanjameskelley]

All of the derelict videos have been awesome! These things look amazing and probably ride even better.

[@2Truth2you]

You Sir are a genius. What a splendid beast.

[@brianspalding7693]

We are building a 67 lemans for my buddy. So were driving around open header, not too loud, until you go WOT! Then it is impossible to get the smile off your face, That 400 just sounds soooo good.You cant get that from a prius!

[@CHAS1422]

Saw this car on Leno...one of the best hot rods ever made. Great work! Wish I was rich enough to own one.

[@ronslaughterandalice1018]

I was born in 1948 ,,,, wish I could get all re-generated and cosmetic-ed up , I'm all ready to go at least another 30 years.

[@GoneKiffen]

What a great looking car. A piece of art.

[@RobertBOUSKILL]

Simply beautiful. YES! and it is almost as old as I am.

[@K1lostream]

The anti-bumblebee! Bravo! Americans can still do cars with style and taste! And you just know...the original designers were car guys, if they could take a ride, they'd dig this!

[@jim5962]

you guys are my new hero's! Love your work! Thanks for keeping the history and magic of these old cars!

[@fatso5131]

Totally sick ride...! Another example of icon excellence.

[@anthonydragani9308]

First Class Job, Excellent Engineering

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

A truly entertaining series.

[@bobr.6312]

I enjoyed this...I remember an elder neighbor of ours had a 48 sedan...and I can still hear the sound of the Buick and Dynaflow...as he pulled away, did not quite sound like this one...lol...nice.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

WAY cool video, WAY cool concept! You have introduced me to an automotive restoration genre I wasn't aware of, and I much appreciate that!

[@OvlovC70]

This gives me goosebumps seeing how amazingly cool this is. I have a strong disdain for hot rods and modified classics, not because of the performance gains, but because of the loss of originality. Cars from this era are so beautiful, and I have always felt that hot rodding, with a few exceptions, ruins once great cars. This on the other hand... This keeps intact what I think makes these old cars so wonderful, and that's their character. This is exactly what a hot rod should be, nothing else. Well done!!!!!!!

[@JCMCentAus]

***** Logan Abner wrote the comment I was going to write. Unbelievable and inventive craftsmanship.

[@frankaguilar6998]

Cliff McSparran 😈😠😯😉 😵😛😧😲😥

[@pgtmr2713]

You guys have got to do an LS Saab or Volvo or Nash Metropolitan with 10.5" - 12" wheels tucked under the back, in your style of course. Or a Coyote. Sadly, I do not have the funds to commission a project like this. Not into conventional Hot rods like Logan either.

[@K1lostream]

I know it's years since the post, but I get the sentiment too - if designers from back in the day saw a low rider, they'd be thinking 'what have you done? It scrapes on the floor, ffs!' But if they saw this, it'd blow them away, with what's possible now, but still recognisable and relevant to what they must have been thinking about when they designed it in the first place.

[@vanstiller5219]

So Nice. Absolutely love your channel. Can't understand for the life of me how or why anyone would put a thumbs down on these spectacular cars / videos / information / nostalgia etc.................... Baffling.

[@derrickconnolly9164]

What a time to live. The war is over and life is moving on.

[@slappersbangersjangers]

This is epic. I would have left the wheels stainless, but that's just personal choice. What a combination of style and speed. This is the definition of cool. Well done!! My hat is off to you.

[@krystalstarrett6760]

Wonderful, needs a wonderful paint job. Customer wanted it this way...this is in style...all that incredible work, ok.

[@jeffbankston8806]

This is one of the best cars I ever seen to look like that and what its capable of a total win in every way Its beautiful

[@bigrobnz]

Breath-taking!!!

[@darrenprior1812]

What a magnificent piece of art. I love the passion you guys infuse in this incredible project. Congratulations

[@PowderMonkey4Life]

Dude that's such a sick ride, luv that engine & convertible top DANG! Hooligan4life, hell yeah =)

[@OLH3rd]

Absolutely L-O-V-E all the thought and detail you put into ALL the wonderful creations at ICON. This is just another fine example! Love to see what you all come up with next!!

[@rickmalarky9878]

I love that car!! The engine sound in the tunnel was way Cool! Thanks Man !

[@basicbreakfast]

Such a cool concept. A truly BADASS vehicle. Well done!

[@Berncarp707]

Oh how I wish I had the money to have you build me a car like that. Great work sir!

[@Otrain82]

Totally amazed with this work of art, congrats

[@zelphx]

This car ROCKS.

[@nowitsabadtime]

LOL @11:41, its crazy seeing a car like that, going that fast! Keep it up!

[@peewee7405]

I love these vehicles just beautiful thank you sir God bless

[@Nic-tg2ei]

Absolutely beautiful

[@RallyIsetta]

Crazy detail work. Amazing executions at every turn. Hard to imagine the hours on this.

[@dday9135]

Jonathan, I would like to applaud your genius and your hard work! My personal taste runs toward the Reformer Series, although I do appreciate everything that I have seen you do. I would like to see you market a tee-shirt with the Derelict Badge front and back, for those of us whom otherwise couldn't afford an ICON. Thanks!

[@TMB247]

Yep... me too, I could afford a tee but will have to live vicariously through these folks talents. Awesome ride!

[@jamesblanton9364]

Absolutely bloody beautiful, i'd be happy just looking at this thing each day. Automotive Perfection.

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

So cool , actually beyond cool ,AWESOME

[@DesertDigger1]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@genius-no5sl]

That is a piece of art 🖼

[@olddogcitypound5859]

Absolutely beautiful! KEEP IT UP...

[@paulclarke7571]

I predict that say 30 years from now when Jonathan is all done in the biz, his creations will easily go for a million+ as one of a kind creations.

[@daveco1270]

My favorite Derelict so far, the color and patina are perfect, almost looks like a toy car.

[@MrGoldenwaffler]

haunting beauty. i have always loved the look of old yellow glass fog / turn lights on the old cars

[@kentbullard6917]

Made me giggle too!! I love what you do with all of your creations but especially the derelicts.

[@mikeoftheages]

Such a beautiful automobile, hands down the best looking one yet, so much so that these are no longer cars but works of art. Devotion to the soul and the original design of all the derelicts can certainly be felt. I would love to see your interpretation of an early Japanese cars like some Datsuns or Toyotas. Keep up the stellar work.

[@carlorjj]

congratullations fantastic project.

[@TheMarcball]

very very cool. Enjoy and keep on trucking !

[@davidcortez2006]

Awesome Perfection-Gotta Love It!

[@storyteller1749]

I may have commented on this already. I know that I have watched it at least once before. Love this car! Nothing but cool!!!

[@jerrybushman]

I drool watching every video. It would be a dream of mine to help build these beautiful cars

[@Zahanh]

Great work!! Can't wait to see more from you!

[@isabellanakahara]

This is the coolest car I have ever seen! I LOVE everything you do. I sometimes binge watch your videos (I think I have told you this before). I am a budding old lady in my mid 60's, grew up in Santa Cruz, now in San Antonio. if it is ever in the stars...I'm gonna call you for a derelict, love the Thriftmasters, too. You just never know, Jonathon Ward, stranger things have happened.

[@PagnDad2]

An amazing vehicle. I particularly liked the way you preserved the looks of the dash while modernizing the functionality. All the rest is just as impressive, both from a technical standpoint, and also from an artistic one. Beautiful job !

[@kevinlynch3588]

Love your work!!!

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

I'd much rather have a car like this than a shiny painted trailer queen , any day... all hail the Derelict !

[@waltertaljaard1488]

You people are real artists! There's only one thing I disagree with, because I would make the paintwork and the chrome look better than new or like new.

[@DesertDigger1]

Its a derelict, its not suppose to look new. You either get it, or you don't.

[@desert1able76]

Gotta love it - always something really unique, cool and exceptional!

[@brandonmontz]

I can only hope to be in a position where I can have something like this from ICON. Very personable guy and from watching you on Jay Leno's garage and these other videos you seem very passionate about something many of us love.

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

Beautiful. I bet the guy on the bike felt like Marty McFly in Back to the Future.

[@lomparti]

So nice. love everything you did.

[@satajet883]

Amazing job! As a painter I guess there is not much I could have helped you with on this one, LOL.

[@mickgatz214]

Hi!... I just enjoy how you narrate and present your videos. :) However, I also notice what an incredible Mechanical Engineer you are! Cheers! Mick

[@rodrigomazzola]

Amazing.... no words to say how cool this is!

[@rolandschoenke1840]

nostalgia with out the crap handling and unreliability , heck ya!

[@hyzercreek]

1948 Buicks had great handling and the straight 8 is extremely reliable. And 4 coil-spring suspension with torque tube is as smooth as a boat on still water. And fun to drive.