1960 Buick Other

Description

1960 Buick Invicta 2-door hardtop. All original except paint and service parts. Three owners. 126,300 actual miles. 401 V8, automatic trans, PS, PB, dual exhaust.
History: Sold new in LA, California, moved to PA with original owner in late 70’s. Original owner passed in 1998 and his son inherited the car. I bought the car from him in Oct. 2011. As far as I know: Garaged since moving to PA, one fender bender, no major mechanical work.
Drive train: Original 401 C.I. Nailhead V8 w/Carter AFB carb, Dynaflow automatic trans (not Powerglide) and enclosed/torque tube drive line. Motor never apart or out of car. Original generator, PS pump, radiator, etc.
Chassis: Solid frame, no rust issues. Original suspension front and back. Newer rear shocks. Entire brake system replaced, drums are original. Original gas tank and fuel line. Wiring is all original.
Wheels & tires: Original steel wheels all around, with original hubcaps in excellent condition. I believe rear tires are about 20 years old. Front tires new in 2012.
Body & paint: No major rust I’m aware of but there is filler for dent repair. Repainted twice - once in early 70’s (reason unknown), again in late 70’s, driver side only, after a fender bender. Color is similar to original Midnight Metallic Blue. Work is amateur, not as nice or straight as it looks in the pictures (mis-matched color, checking, cracking, chips, etc). Worst is driver’s door. Solid original floors and trunk. Glass is in great condition, no cracks, windows roll up and down nicely. Doors and trunk latch nicely, locks work.
Chrome & trim: Front bumper looks OK, possibly re-chromed long ago. Rear bumper(s) not as nice. Trim is in great shape. Outside rear view mirror is after market.
Interior: All original except for new kick panels, restored steering wheel, repainted package tray and dash parts. Original AM radio, pushbuttons are very fragile. Sun tach is not included, it stays with me.
Extras included: Complete rear bumper and brackets, master cylinder, starter, solenoid, Waldron muffler, Buick service manuals, original owner’s manuals, receipts, etc.
Work by previous owners:
•Body work and paint.
•Undercarriage cleaning & painting.
•Motor cleaning & paint.
•Steering wheel restoration & interior painting.
Work by me, since 2011:
•Replaced entire brake system (new master cylinder, rebuilt booster, new hard and soft lines, new wheel cylinders & shoes).
•New factory style dual exhaust w/transverse Walker muffler.
•Rebuilt starter, new battery and cables.
•New hoses, new motor mounts.
•Rebuilt carb.
•New front tires, cut front coils for 2” drop, new rear shocks.
•Bypassed gas pedal start system with pushbutton on dash.
Needing attention:
•Subtle engine pulsing/vibration – a long story, contact me for details.
•Slow starting when cold – slow fuel delivery and choke needs adjustment.
•Leaks a few drops of oil, trans fluid & coolant. Does not prevent driving.
•Emergency brake not working well – needs adjustment.
Overall:  A rare, solid, original car with some unusual features. Last year for the fins and crazy jet-age styling. I drive it routinely around town, always draws attention. It runs good, doesn't overheat, no smoke. Drives like an old car, has a few rattles. Everything works except clock and windshield washers. Speedometer reads fast.
Clear PA title, in my name. Mileage on title is higher than odometer - an old typo, nothing shady here, contact me for details.
I welcome and encourage questions and inspections. More pictures available via Flickr, upon request. Feel free to contact me through ebay or call 610-212-6826. Mike.