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1931 Buick Victoria - Stately Retro Rod

For sale: 1931 Buick Other

Technical specifications

Item location:
El Granada, California, United States
Make:
Buick
Model:
Other
Type:
2 Door Sedan
Year:
1931
Mileage:
14,305
VIN:
2651077
Color:
Black
Engine size:
455 Buick
Number of cylinders:
8
Power options:
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
200R4 Automatic
Drive type:
Rear wheel drive (Ford 9 Inch)
Interior color:
Red
Options:
CD Player
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

This car was found in a barn in Northern California. The body was completely rust free and the wood was solid but engine was seized beyond hope so we decided to create a retro-rod with all the best components. Frame - boxed with diagonal cross members added then power coated.Front suspension - Kugel Komponents with forged polished SS a-arms disc. brakes wit polished back plates polished power rack and pinion and chrome coil overs.Rear suspension - double leaf springs custom made by Betts Springs.Engine - Buick 455 big block professionally built by Elsworth Machine with a Comp Cam new pistons rods valves springs and rockers etc. etc. and then balanced. The TA Performance intake manifold is topped with a 750 CFM Holley double pumper. The polished accessories are driven by a Marchserpentinesystem.Transmission - 200R-4 overdrive from Bowtie Transmissions built to handle 500+ horse power with a high stall torque converter.Drive shaft - Aluminum by Inland EmpireRear end - Currie Enterprises Ford 9" with 355 ratio. With the overdrive transmission the resulting cruise RPM is 2000 at 70 MPH.Brakes - Power assist discs up front and drums in rear with stainless steel brake linesFuel tank - 20 gallon stainless steel by Rock Valley with stainless steel gas line.Paint - PPG two stage black by Active Autobody in Sunnyvale.Interior - Seats and door panels by Central Upholstery and top by Sid Chavers.Gauges and accessories - The original gauge cluster was restored and is functional. An over head panel houses the stereo AC controls cruise control and modern instruments (tach volt meter gas gauge clock) plus the ignition switch and light switches.Wheels and tires - Wheel Vintique wires with Diamondback wide whites.If you are looking for a reliable driver that rides like a Buick (128" wheel base) goes like stink and makes a statement when you arrive bid on this multiple award winning car.

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