1936 BUICK CENTURY SERIES 60 RESTORED RESTOMOD HARLEY EARL ART DECO

1936 Buick Century

Vehicle Details

HERE’S AN EXCEPTIONAL 1936 BUICK CENTURY, SERIES 60, MODEL, 61, THAT WAS SPECIALLY DESIGNED, AND ENGINEERED BY GM’S HARLEY EARL. HE DEVELOPED THIS MILESTONE “CENTURY” WITH MANY FEATURES THAT WOULD SET THE STANDARDS FOR THE NEXT 25 YEARS. ART DECO STYLING, ALONG WITH A RIDGID “TURRET” DOUBLE-STEEL ROOFTOP, DURABLE 15” ARTILLERY WHEELS, NEW TORSION SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR STABILITY, THE NEW SAGINAW “BALL AND SCREW” STEERING BOX, AND MUCH MORE! THE CENTURY (CENT MEANS 100 IN LATIN) WAS MARKETED: “TO OPERATE COMFORTABLY, AT 100 MPH ALL DAY WITH STABILITY, AND RELIABLY.” FEATURED ON THIS COMPLETE FRAME-OFF, FULLY RESTORED VEHICLE: 1. MEDIA BLAST THE FRAME, REPAINT, AND COMPLETELY RESTORE OR REPLACE THE GM SPRINGS, SHOCKS, BUSHINGS, SPRINGS, SPINDLES, AND AXLES WITH A 1972 MALIBU: FRONT POWER DISC FRONT-REAR DRUM, AND A 2.72 DIFFERENTIAL. 2. COMPLETELY REBUILT GM CHEVROLET: 400 CI+HEI IGNITION, TURBO 350 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, OIL COOLER, BALANCED DRIVELINE, AND A LOKAR: BLACK, SINGLE BEND FLOOR SHIFT. 3. DISASSEMBLE, MEDIA BLAST THE COMPLETE BODY, PREPARATION, AND REPAINT IN THE FACTORY MAROON COLOR WITH RM “UNO” PAINT PRODUCTS. 4. ALL NEW DATE-CODED, TINTED GLASS WAS FITTED, INSTALLED WITH NEW SEALS, AND TRIM, AS NEEDED. 5. POLISHED ALL STAINLESS STEEL TRIM, AND NEW RECHROME OF: ORIGINAL GRILLE, BUMPERS, AND HARDWARE.6. REBUILD, RECALIBRATE, AND UPGRADE THE ORIGINAL DASH CLUSTER + CLOCK TO A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. 7. SOUNDPROOF, AND INSULATE THE FIREWALL + FLOORPAN, COMPLETELY UPHOLSTER + CARPET OF THE INTERIOR, AND TRUNK. THEN ADDED A NEW STEAMER TRUNK FEATURE WITH LEATHER STRAPS + NICKLE CHROME HARDWARE. 8. RETROFITTED HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS WITH THE ORIGINAL GM TRIM, AND GLASS LENSES. 9. VINTAGE AIR GEN IV MAGNUM AIR CONDITIONING/HEAT CUSTOM INSTALLATION. 10. SIX FACTORY ORIGINAL “15” ARTILLERY WHEELS WERE POWDER COATED, AND FITTED WITH FOUR COKER FIRESTONE 7.00-15 WIDE WHITEWALL TIRES. ADDITIONALLY INCLUDED FACTORY SIDE-MOUNTED FULLY COVERED SPARES, FITTED WITH THE FACTORY ORIGINAL LOCKS, HARDWARE, AND NEW TIRE SET. 11. OPTIONAL, PERIOD CORRECT, TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM WAS RETROFITTED FOR SAFETY, INCORPORATING THE FACTORY LIGHTING COMPONENTS. 12. WORLD CLASS REPRODUCTION RUNNING BOARD SET WAS INSTALLED. 13. UPGRADED, MORE EFFICIENT RADIATOR WAS ADDED, WITH A 3,300 CFM ELECTRIC COOLING FAN. 14. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT: SMOOTHED FIREWALL, ENGINE + TRANSMISSION COLOR MATCHED TO BODY COLOR, WITH POLISHED ALUMINUM, AND CHROMED ENGINE COMPONENTS. THERE ARE TEST MILES, ONLY, ON THIS HIGH LEVEL RESTORATION, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA. THE FACTORY BROCHURE, MANUALS, GUIDES, AND SHOWROOM ADVERTISEMENTS THAT ARE DISPLAYED IN THE DESCRIPTION, ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. THE REPLACEMENT VALUE COST OF THIS VEHICLE PLUS THE FRAME OFF 3-5+ YEAR RESTORATION WOULD COST: $300,000+ THE CALIFORNIA “YEAR OF MANUFACTURER” LICENSE PLATES ARE OFFERED OPTIONALLY, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. THE “MOBIL FIRST AID KIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, NOR IMPLIED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING OFFERED AS-IS, WHERE-IS, FOB FRESNO, CALIFORNIA. THE SELLER WILL FACILITATE THE BUYER WITH SHIPPING OPTIONS, AT THE BUYER’S EXPENSE. NOTES: 1. CONTACT THE SELLER FOR BANK WIRE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS. 2. CONTACT THE SELLER FOR SHIPPING OPTIONS, OR FREE LOCAL PICKUP. 3. ALL FUNDS MUST CLEAR, BEFORE THE TITLE, OR VEHICLE ARE RELEASED. 4. THE SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS AUCTION, AT ANY TIME, AS THIS VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR LOCAL SALE, OR TRADE.QUESTIONS, AND INSPECTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED, PRIOR TO AUCTION CLOSE BY CALLING: 559-269-9000

• Make: Buick
• Model: Century
• SubModel: Series 60, Model 61
• Type: 4 Door Sedan, Trunkback
• Year: 1936
• Mileage: 1399
• VIN: 2961113
• Color: Factory Maroon
• Engine size: Chevrolet 400 CI
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: GM 350 Turbo
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Gray
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Safety options: Power Front Disc-Rear Drum Brakes, Optional Turn Signals
• Options: Optional Turn Signals, Dual Rear View Door Mounted Mirrors
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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