Buick: LIMITED RIVIERA 2 DOOR
Sale price: C $12,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1958 |
| VIN : | 8E1075784 | Mileage: | 77015 |
| Engine: | 364 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
| Model: | LIMITED RIVIERA | Transmission: | Automatic |
| Interior Color: | TAN | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Exterior Color: | CORAL |
| Make: | Buick | Trim: | 2 DOOR |
| Body Type: | Coupe | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
SUNNYSIDE, Canada
Vehicle description
The 1958 Buick Limited Rivera was available as a 4-door hardtop, a 2-door hardtop and a convertible. This car is a 2-door hardtop and there were only 1,026 made. This makes it a very rare model. The 1958 model 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. 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. The platform is on a longer 127.5-inch-wheelbase chassis, for a total span from nose-to-nose of over 227 inches. 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. Chrome bands surround each wheel opening and the taillight towers are dramatic in presentation and also unique This car has mainly been stored inside. The body number is “4837X” and the serial number is “8E1075784”. It has 77.015 miles and runs and drives great. Other features include a clock, beige leather and cloth upholstery (code 763), Wonderbar radio, power windows, power front seat, power steering, power brakes and it also had air conditioning. The seats, carpet and door panels in the interior are a little worn. The dash is in great condition as is the headliner and the upper chrome mouldings. The exterior paint is weathered but there are no major dents or rust. There is a crack in the front windshield. Most of the exterior stainless-steel trim is in nice condition. There is a small dent on the upper left quarter panel moulding and minor dents on the wheel-well mouldings. The tail light bezels are a little pitted and the right rear bumper extension has a little rust but the front bumper and grille are in very nice condition. The undercarriage also has a little surface rust.