LOT 102

1958 Buick Limited Convertible Chassis no. 8E5017973

Sold for US$100,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 102

1958 Buick Limited Convertible

The Quail Auction|18 August 2023, 11:00 PDT|Carmel, Quail Lodge & Golf Club

1958 Buick Limited Convertible
Chassis no. 8E5017973

364ci OHV 'Nailhead' V8 Engine
Single Downdraft 4-Barrel Carburetor
300bhp at 4,600rpm
4-Speed Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Coil Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Delivered new to New Jersey
*One of only 839 produced
*Purported to be only 22,000 miles from new
*Longer than a new Chevy Suburban

THE CAR OFFERED

The Buick Limited was introduced in 1936 as the range topping model for the brand. Built on the same platform as Cadillac's top-of-the-line Series 70, it ruffled feathers at Cadillac until the point became moot in 1942. The moniker was left on the shelf until 1958 when it was reintroduced as a new offering from The General to fight Chrysler's successful Forward Look models. Starting with a Roadmaster and turning it to 11, the Limited had the big Nailhead motivating a chrome ladened machine 227.5 inches in length. Full leather interiors in seven available colors, 18 different exterior color options—including two-tones, and numerous accessories including powers windows, seats, brakes, antenna, and more.

This Buick is reported to have been sold new by C.H. Haines and Sons in Palmyra, New Jersey to Dr. Don Koerner. Also residing in Palmyra, Finished in Garnet Red Metallic over two-tone cream and beige leather, it was handsomely outfitted with numerous power features and a Sonomatic radio. Dr. Koerner is understood to have kept the car for over three decades before it was acquired by his friend Sam Robbins of Skokie, Illinois in April of 1989. In 1992, the big Buick joined the garage of Ed Kucuhar in Cleveland, Ohio. Retained for a decade, the penultimate owner acquired the car in 2002 with 20,465 miles—a figure reported to be from new—and exported it to Sweden. The current owner acquired the Buick in 2015.

Currently showing under 22,100 miles—a figure that is believed to be from new—this Limited has been understood to have been well kept and carefully stored by the present, European owner. Longer than anything else on the road overseas, it is now back in its homeland where it is still longer than virtually everything else on the road. The apogee of '50s American luxury, pound-for-pound, this is one of the best automotive values out there.

Saleroom notices

The car is fitted with an air suspension and not with 4-Wheel Independent Coil Spring as described in the catalogue.

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