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1957 Buick Century Riviera Mint Green Over Kearney Green on 2040-cars

US $19,000.00
Year:1957 Mileage:54000
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 For Sale is a 1957 Buick Century Riviera with 54000 mi. on the odometer. It may or may not have more miles than that. I consider it to be in good condition for the age of the car. It will still need to have some work done on it. The work I have done is listed below.
Driveabilty upgrades
   Front disc brakes
   Power booster and dual master cylinder
   Edelbrock 4 barrel carb
   Alternator
   New radio and speakers with bluetooth
   All original parts included
Engine
   364 cu.in. "nailhead " V8 (300 hp)
   Compression is good with a high of 195 and a low of 165
   New fuel pump
   New alternator
   Spin -on oil filter
   New belts and hoses
   Normal oil leaks observed
   All original parts included
Dynaflow transmission
   Works well
   Normal leaks of fluid here too.
Interior
   Original fabric in good condition-I replaced the fabric which was showing wear with original remnants
   New carpet
   New Retro Systems radio with Bluetooth and new speakers
   New electric antenna
   All gauges work,including the speedometer and clock
   New package tray at rear window
   New kick panels
   Replaced all bulbs in dash
   All original items included
Chassis
   New disc brakes and power booster
   New dual exhaust from the headers back with 36" glaspacs
   New shocks
What's left to do!!!
   Some moans and groans  in the suspension
   Rear bumper needs rechroming
   Front bumper could be rechromed
   Paint has some runs in it and orange peel

I bought this car to to do what I could do to keep it alive.It's been a fun project. People love to see this relatively rare car on the road. Lots of waves and smiles. Now it's your turn!!!

NEW

LEAKS IN THE TRANSMISSION HAVE NOW BEEN ADDRESSED WITH A NEW TORQUE BALL RETAINER AND PROPELLER SHAFT SEAL.


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