Vehicle Description
Its lavish exterior instantly evokes images of a time when
prohibition was just being lifted and the World's Fair in Chicago
was celebrating "A Century of Progress." This 1933 Buick Series 57
Streetrod is a looker all right, and it also features smooth
running power under its lengthy hood, as well as a nice collection
of features you won't often find on cars in its niche. And, having
logged just a little over 8,500 miles since its build (and less
than 200 miles on the new 350 Crate V8 that includes a 4-year
warranty), it offers the promise of plenty of future, fun-filled
miles.
This generously proportioned '30s classic sports a great looking
paint job, with its Silver cabin complemented by the Graphite Gray
Metallic running along its sweeping fenders and floorboards. It
features a sturdily constructed steel body (and yes, even the
fenders and running boards are steel!), so there'll be no worries
about the stress cracks that can occur with its fiberglass-clad
counterparts. There are plenty of great details to admire here -
the overall fit and finish of this car looks great and you'll find
full size spares with matching wheels mounted on both front
fenders. In front, a pair of fog lights sit below the
prominently-sized headlights on the fresh, straight bumper while in
back, the thoroughly vintage look of the chrome luggage rack with
its vinyl lined storage trunk joins a third brake light molded into
the body for added visibility and safety in real world driving.
Every other additional piece of chrome on display also looks to be
in top form.
The custom-built gray interior shows a lot of workmanship and is
very well-appointed and comfortable, with a pair of tweed covered
front buckets that have yet to develop any discoloration from use.
Both the snug fitting headliner above and the plush carpet lining
the floor are nice finishing details, as is the added console that
houses an assortment of well-placed switches to operate a number of
the interior functions. Along with all of its timeless vintage
charm, there are some really welcome comfort and convenience
features on board that make frequent driving a pleasure, including
a tilt column, power windows and door locks, power bucket seats,
and air conditioning that's blowing nice and cold. You'll have no
shortage of audio options, the Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo offers
AUX/USB ports to connect an outside source and is also compatible
with satellite radio. There's a collection of SS White Industrial
gauges mounted inside a billet bezel on the dash to keep tabs on
vital motoring functions, and the LeCarra steering mounted on a
tilt column provides plenty of room in the cockpit. The rear bench
seat matches the front buckets with room for 3, while out back the
rear steam trunk was lined with carpet inside and can carry light
luggage.
This classic Buick offers a great driving experience. The 350 cubic
inch V8 crate motor fitted into its tapered engine compartment runs
very smoothly - it was installed less than 200 miles ago (when the
odometer read 8,394 miles) and is equipped with a 4-barrel
Edelbrock carb, an aluminum intake, long-tube headers and an HEI
ignition to up its performance, as well as a number of
chrome-finished components for added eye candy. Just behind it is a
4-speed automatic 700R4 transmission whose overdrive gear makes for
engine-sparing, low revs at highway speeds. The added Mustang II
front end provides a wealth of benefits, including power front disc
brakes, a responsive and precise power rack and pinion steering, a
rear sway bar, and a nice smooth ride thanks to the heavy-duty
frame and suspension. 15" wire wheels at all four corners wearing
235/60/15 front and 255/70/15 rear BF Goodrich T/A radials complete
the look of this magnetic classic.
It's not often that you come across the combination of stylistic
flair and strong drivability offered by this 1933 Buick Series 57
Streetrod. Call today!
