1947 Buick Special Model 51 Restomod

6.0L Naturally Aspirated GM Vortec LS V8 | 4L80E 4-Speed Automatic Transmission | Aftermarket Audio System w/ Bluetooth

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250941734

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
SW102204PA
Lot Number:
250941734
Odometer:
24,632
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
6.0L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Cream
Interior Color:
Tan/Burgundy
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Texas
  • 1947 Buick Special Model 51 Restomod
  • 6.0L Naturally Aspirated GM Vortec LS V8
  • Holley Electronic Fuel Injection
  • 4L80E 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Cream Exterior w/ Burgundy Window Accents
  • Tan/Burgundy Cloth Interior
  • Vintage Air
  • Dual Exhaust w/ Shorty Headers & Flowmaster Mufflers
  • 4-Row Radiator w/ Electric Cooling Fans
  • GM 12-Bolt Rear End w/ 3.73:1 Gears
  • 18″ Chrome US Mag Wheels
  • Power-Assisted Disc Brakes
  • Power Steering
  • Ladder Bars w/ Adjustable Coilovers
  • Aftermarket Audio System w/ Bluetooth
  • Banjo-Style Steering Wheel
  • Aftermarket Wheels
  • All-Steel Body
  • Recent Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating
  • Ceramic-Tinted Glass

Overview of 1947 Buick Special Model 51 Restomod For Sale by Owner

This 1947 Buick Special Model 51 has been transformed from a post-war American sedan into a meticulously built restomod that blends classic Buick elegance with modern performance and usability. Offered from Corpus Christi, Texas, it rides on an all-steel body finished in cream with burgundy window accents and is powered by a GM 6.0L Vortec LS V8 paired to a 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission.

Exterior and Interior

The cream paintwork, recently corrected and ceramic coated, is highlighted by burgundy accents around the windows, delivering a subtle two-tone effect that enhances the car’s flowing lines. Ceramic-tinted glass, 18-inch chrome US Mag wheels, and custom chrome trim provide additional touches of sophistication. Inside, the tan and burgundy cloth interior balances classic design cues with modern upgrades, including a banjo-style steering wheel and a Bluetooth-enabled audio system. Comfort is further elevated by Vintage Air climate control, giving the cabin both nostalgia and contemporary convenience.

Engine

Beneath the hood lies a naturally aspirated 6.0L GM Vortec LS V8 equipped with Holley electronic fuel injection, paired to a 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission. The drivetrain is reinforced by a GM 12-bolt rear end with 3.73:1 gears, dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers, and a 4-row radiator with electric fans for reliable cooling. Suspension and handling are modernized with ladder bars, adjustable coilovers, and Heidts independent systems, while power-assisted disc brakes and power steering ensure confident control.

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