
- 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
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.
Inspection
This 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop is pure late-1950s American excess in the best possible way, combining dramatic Harley Earl-era styling with the torque-rich character of Buick’s Nailhead V8. Showing approximately 14,574 miles, this example was refurbished in the late 2000s and is finished in Dover White and Bittersweet Red over a Rust and Ivory interior. The car was later upgraded with an Air Lift Performance air suspension system. Add in power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power front bench seat, Hot Rod Air climate control, and wide whitewalls, and this Roadmaster delivers the extravagant look of a flagship ’50s Buick with a few thoughtful upgrades that make it even more enjoyable today.
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