1936 Buick Century Sedan Red RWD Automatic Series 60, Model 61
1936 Buick Century Series 60, Model 61
Vehicle DetailsHERE’S AN EXCEPTIONAL 1936 BUICK CENTURY, SERIES 60, MODEL 61, THAT WAS SPECIALLY DESIGNED, AND ENGINEERED BY GM’S HARLEY EARL. THE CENTURY (CENT IN LATIN MEANS 100) WAS MARKETED: ”TO OPERATE COMFORTABLY, AT 100 MPH ALL DAY WITH STABILITY, AND RELIABILITY.” HE DEVELOPED THIS ”MILESTONE CENTURY” THAT WOULD SET THE STANDARDS FOR THE NEXT 25 YEARS. FEATURED ARE: ART DECO STYLING, A RIGID “TURRET” DOUBLE-STEEL ROOFTOP, DURABLE 15” ARTILLERY WHEELS, NEW TORSION BAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR STABILITY, THE NEW SAGINAW BALL-SCREW STEERING BOX, AND MUCH MORE!
FEATURED ON THIS FRAME-OFF, FULLY RESTORED VEHICLE:
1. MEDIA BLASTED FRAME, REPAINTED, AND COMPLETELY RESTORE OR REPLACE THE GM COIL SPRINGS, SHOCKS, BUSHINGS, SPRINGS, SPINDLES, AND AXLES WITH A 1972 CHEVELLE MALIBU: FRONT POWER DISC-REAR DRUM BRAKES, AND 2.72 DIFFERENTIAL.
2. COMPLETELY REBUILT A 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, PREPARE, 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 RECHROME OF THE: ORIGINAL 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.
8. COMPLETELY UPHOLSTER, AND CARPET THE INTERIOR, AND TRUNK, THEN ADDED A NEW STEAMER TRUNK FEATURE WITH LEATHER STRAPS + NICKLE CHROME HARDWARE.
9. RETROFITTED HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS WITH THE ORIGINAL GM TRIM, AND GLASS LENSES.
10. VINTAGE AIR GEN IV MAGNUM AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT WITH CUSTOM INSTALLATION.
11. SIX FACTORY ORIGINAL “15” ARTILLERY WHEELS WERE POWDER COATED, AND FITTED WITH FOUR COKER FIRESTONE 7:00-15 WIDE WHITEWALL TIRES.
ALSO INCLUDED ARE A FACTORY SIDE-MOUNTED FULLY COVERED SPARES, FITTED WITH THE FACTORY ORIGINAL LOCKS, HARDWARE, AND NEW TIRE SET.
12. OPTIONAL, PERIOD CORRECT TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM WAS RETROFITTED FOR SAFETY, INCORPORATING THE FACTORY LIGHTING COMPONENTS.
13. WORLD CLASS REPRODUCTION RUNNING BOARD SET WAS INSTALLED.
14. UPGRADED, MORE EFFICIENT WAS ADDED, WITH A 3,300 CFM ELECTRIC COOLING FAN.
15. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT: SMOOTHED FIREWALL, ENGINE + TRANSMISSION COLOR MATCHED TO THE 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 DISPLAYED IN THE DESCRIPTION ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION.
THE REPLACEMENT VALUE COST OF THIS VEHICLE, PLUS A 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, AND IS BEING OFFERERED “AS IS” “WHERE IS” FOB FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93722. THE SELLER WILL FACILITATE THE BUYER WITH THE SHIPPING OPTIONS, AT THE BUYERS EXPENSE.
QUESTIONS, AND INSPECTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED, PRIOR TO AUCTION CLOSE, BY CALLING, OR TEXT MESSAGING: 559-269-9000
- Make: Buick
- Model: Century
- Type: Sedan
- Trim: Series 60, Model 61
- Year: 1936
- Mileage: 1399
- VIN: 2961113
- Color: Red
- Engine size: GM Chevrolet 400 CI
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: Air Conditioning
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Gray
- Safety options: Period Correct Turn Signals, Dual Door Mounted Rear View Mirrors
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
