1958 Buick Limited Convertible ''Chrome King'' With Every Option (Including Air Suspension)

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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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Please watch: "1958 Buick Limited Riviera Coupe (Turqoise) 364cu Nailhead V8, Fully Equipped + Air suspension"
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@fishmojo865 4 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine driving this beautiful vehicle through downtown Palm Springs on a warm evening with the top down?

@alvan4080 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Detroit, my dad would take me to the auto shows in the 50s-all that chrome under the bright lights was something to see ,you would have loved it-thanks for the video of your beautiful Buick

@DwainDwight 4 жыл бұрын

my dream 50s car, or one of. so cool. simply amazing.

@parbhumanga528 3 жыл бұрын

They sure new how to make 🚘 cars back then, it’s beautiful 😻

@AJ67901 4 жыл бұрын

very nice.. AC was super rare on the enclosed cars in that era, it's extremely rare on a convertible.

@frankwood7878 Жыл бұрын

KING OF CHROME 👑 KING OF CARS 👑

@derrickrees8895 4 жыл бұрын

What an INCREDIBLE amount of fine detail ; the Production Costs must have been horrendous ! I'm glad that a few of them survive however - we will never see it's like again .

@loveisall5520 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, no. Remember that there was no safety equipment, no emission controls, no crash testing.

@bobleroy1924 4 жыл бұрын

Great color on a beautiful car

@williamatchison6261 4 жыл бұрын

Good job on the video! I used to polish the chrome and stainless trim on my Grandmothers 58 Buick. It was gold with white top and had clear seat covers. It was quite a polish job for an 11 year old at the time.

@danielkelly1210 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the Chrome !!

@andrewmckinnon7723 4 жыл бұрын

A great video again! Well done. Harley Earl put enough chrome on that car to Sink a battleship. The Buick Limited for 58 actually cost a little bit more than a Cadillac

@youngexotics2155 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Yup all that u are saying is true:)

@andrewmckinnon7723 4 жыл бұрын

Back at you! Merry Christmas to you also

@jec1ny 2 жыл бұрын

If I ever win the powerball, I'm getting one of these.

@MrMotorama 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning restoration! Great video

@youngexotics2155 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir😊 I’ve seen many of your Great videos, such as the pink Limited. Awesome videos you make. Thanks, Bjorn:)

@sprague49 4 жыл бұрын

This came from the period when GM's divisions were encouraged to compete not only with the other Big Three but with one another. Chevy competed not just with Ford and Plymouth but with Pontiac. Pontiac competed not just with Dodge and Edsel but with Oldsmobile. Oldsmobile competed not just with Mercury and DeSoto but with Buick. Buick competed not just with Chrysler but with Lincoln/Imperial/Cadillac. And Cadillac was the "Standard of the World".

@steve20118 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@charlescason5095 3 жыл бұрын

Deco art on wheels! Art you can take for a drive!

@kerrymorgan5610 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible.

@antoniahamilton3201 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!

@williamschoemann4209 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You always show such beautiful cars, impeccably restored. I notice that you seem to prefer GM. So do I.

@youngexotics2155 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Yes i prefer GM’s and aspecially 1958 GM’s!

@davidallen5776 3 жыл бұрын

If you wanted bling-bling, you had plenty of it right here!!

@wyates100 4 жыл бұрын

The chrome on that thing weighed as much as most modern cars.

@frankwood7878 Жыл бұрын

2000 POUNDS OF CHROME BUDDY

@bulgarianinvestmentgroup9254 3 жыл бұрын

Just excellent

@jamesh7571 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed you filmed these beautys almost identical, coupe and convertable... Either way So nice a vehicle! 👍

@youngexotics2155 4 жыл бұрын

Yes and i also filmed a 4dr. All 3 has original airride and the same owner:)

@sofa_kingcool985 11 ай бұрын

Ive been in the market for these for the past 22 years, sadly nobody wants to sell me my dream car. Kind sir, i come to you today to ask if i may purchase this car from you? Id like to baby this beauty till the day i die and pass it down to my son who is awesomely enough a 1958 Buick die hard fan as well 😊

@chesterthawkins7510 9 ай бұрын

gorgeous and so rare!!!

@loveisall5520 2 жыл бұрын

With the '59 Cadillac, this assault on good taste will unfortunately be the legacy of the decades of Harley Earl's work at GM. Bill Mitchell dumped all of this old man's taste pronto when he took over, giving us the '63 Riviera, '66 Toronado and '67 Eldorado.