135573 / 1957 Buick Roadmaster

For more information on this vehicle visit A classy national award winner that earned a perfect 400-point score at the 2001 Buick Club Of America nationals, this fully sorted cruiser is some of the coolest metal to ever roll down an assembly line. If you’re a cultured enthusiast who’s looking for a clean, investment grade classic, here’s the fully restored masterpiece of your dreams! BODYWORK/TRIM Passed to its second owner in 1964, and enjoyed by the same family since, this awesome drop-top is one of the coolest tri-shields we’ve ever seen! In 1992, the car was pulled out of storage and subjected to a body-off, rotisserie restoration that was completed over the course of eight years. That reboot concluded with a correct combination of striking Seminole Red and Carlsbad Black pigment, lovingly applied by Autokraft Race Cars and Restorations of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 2000, the Buick stormed the national show scene to claim Senior First Prize honors from the Antique Automobile Club of America. In 2001, it scored a perfect 400 points at the Buick Club Of America nationals. In 2003, it took home an Antique Automobile Club of America Senior Grand National First Prize. And most recently, it was rolled out of climate controlled storage to be freshened in to a lust worthy representation of glorious, unabashed Americana! ENGINE New for the 1957 model year, this Buick’s original, 364 cubic inch V8 rolled out of the factory twisting stout 10 to 1 compression into an impressive 300 horsepower. Nicknamed the ÐÍ*Nail valveÐÍ*, and eventually known as the “Nailhead“, the fully detailed mill employs a larger bore, a larger stroke, greater lift and better duration to create a Kansas-flat torque band. Funny thing is: hot rodders of the day actually coined the engine’s nickname as a derisive description of its puny valvetrain and restrictive plumbing, but they certainly couldn’t ignore its stellar power! The VIN-stamped block has undoubtedly been rebuilt, and probably looks much better today than when it growled off the assembly line. Aesthetically, the mill, which perches a massive oil bath air cleaner and big carburetor above factory heads, has been painted a traditional green hue. There are many fresh pieces like pliable belts, a tagged Delco-Remy generator, proven Radio GM wires and a reproduction Delco battery. A satin firewall, satin fenders and a tagged radiator frame those pieces in a construct of distinctly American curves. And optional Harrison air conditioning highlights the car’s position at the top of the Buick hierarchy. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION Providing that car’s smooth ride is a new-for-1957 ball-joint suspension that’s equipped with factory power steering. At the center of those bones, an original Dynaflow 2-speed, branded with a 1957-exclusive ÐÍ*RÐÍ* assembly code, sends power to a glossy rear axle. At the edges of that drivetrain, an NOS exhaust system, installed earlier this year, makes good use of GM-branded mufflers. Outside that exhaust, power-assisted drums initiate quick, drama-free stops. And, outside those brakes, Kelsey-Hayes Skylark wires spin 235/75R15 Coker Classic whitewalls around red, white and blue spinners. INTERIOR An excellent mix of new world style and old world luxury, this Roadmaster’s plush interior is the perfect place to parade down Main Street. The car’s substantial benches, featuring full power adjustment for the front passengers, are stuffed with thick padding, wrapped in silver-piped leather and trimmed in polished stainless. In front of those seats, a padded dash hangs glossy paint and stylish trim around a classy clock, a correct radio and fully rebuilt telemetry. And in front of the driver, a color-keyed steering wheel twists a full horn ring around a proud Buick centerpiece. Combining high quality restoration with acute detailing, this national award-winning Roadmaster is some of the best metal your money can buy! Call, click or visit for more information.