1958 Buick Limited

===== 1958 Buick Limited Riviera Hardtop =====This *1958 Buick Limited* is a rare *four-door hardtop Riviera* model, powered by a *364ci Nailhead V8* paired with a *Flight Pitch Dynaflow automatic transmission*. Finished in *Blue Mist* over a *blue interior*, this Limited comes equipped with factory *air conditioning*, *power windows*, *power steering*, *power-assisted brakes*, and a *push-button AM radio*.==== Historical Significance ====The *1958 Limited* was a *one-year-only flagship model*, built to mark *Buick's 50th anniversary* as part of *General Motors*. Offered in convertible, two-door hardtop, and four-door hardtop configurations, the Limited shared a wheelbase with the *Super* and *Roadmaster* models but extended *eight inches longer*, giving it a total length of *227.1 inches*.This particular example is *one of just 5,571 four-door hardtops produced* for the model year.----------------------------------------==== Exterior ====Factory-finished in *Blue Mist (Code 22)*, the car displays classic 1958 Buick design elements, including: * *'Fashion-Aire Dynastar' grille* * *Gunsight fender ornaments* * *Sweepspear side trim* * *Quad headlights* * *Vertical simulated louvers on the rear quarter panels* * *Tail fins* * *Dual side mirrors* * *Chrome bumpers and bright trim*The *door weatherstripping* was *replaced in 2020*, and the *reverse light wiring* was repaired in *late 2023*.The *15'' steel wheels* were *powder coated black* and are fitted with *BFGoodrich whitewall tires*, which show *2019 date codes*.----------------------------------------==== Interior ====The *front and rear bench seats* have been *retrimmed in blue upholstery*, complemented by: * *Color-coordinated door panels and dash pad* * *Replacement carpeting* * *Factory air conditioning (recharged in 2023)* * *Power windows (repaired in 2023)* * *Front and rear lap belts (added during refurbishment)* * *Analog clock* * *Push-button AM radio*The *blue-rimmed steering wheel* features a *chrome horn ring* and frames a *horizontal 120-mph speedometer* with auxiliary gauges.The *five-digit odometer shows approximately 95k miles*, but *true mileage is unknown*.----------------------------------------==== Mechanical Restoration ====A *replacement 364ci Nailhead V8* was professionally *rebuilt in 2020*, with work including: * *Boring the cylinders .030' over* * *Balancing the rotating assembly* * *Polishing the crankshaft* * *Rebuilding the cylinder heads* * *Reconditioning or replacing connecting rods* * *Installing a new camshaft, oil pump, pistons and rings, valves, valve springs, keepers, lifters, and bearings* * *Overhauling the carburetor* * *Rebuilding the fuel tank* * *Replacing the voltage regulator*The *oil was changed* as part of routine maintenance.----------------------------------------==== Transmission & Chassis ====Power is sent to the rear wheels through the *Flight Pitch Dynaflow automatic transmission*, which was *overhauled during the refurbishment*.Additional chassis and suspension work included: * *Overhauling the braking system* * *Replacing the leaf-spring shackle bushings* * *Power-assisted drum brakes on all four corners* * *Power steering*----------------------------------------==== Summary ====This beautifully restored *1958 Buick Limited Riviera* is a *rare and highly collectible example* of Buick's top-of-the-line luxury and styling in the late 1950s. Combining a *powerful rebuilt Nailhead V8*, stunning *Jet Age styling*, and factory *air conditioning*, this Limited is ready to be *shown, driven, and enjoyed*.*Visit Us Today *Test drive this must-see, must-drive, must-own beauty today at Bunnin Chevrolet