On January 21, 1953, My family and I watched as President and Mrs Truman rode home from the Missouri Pacific depot in Independence, Missouri. President Eisenhower was sworn in the day before in Washington. The Buick they were in belonged to Mayor Robert P. Weatherford. It was a Buick Special that came with the last straight eight in production.
The cords on the back of the front seats were not "grab handles." They were robe cords and were for hanging lap robes, "a covering (such as a blanket) for the legs, lap, and feet especially of a passenger in a car or carriage" for the comfort of passengers in cold weather. They were once a common car feature, particularly in more luxurious cars like the top-of-the-line Roadmaster. Of course they were really pretty obsolete by the 1950s when cars had good interior heating systems, but they lingered on for a while out of tradition. They were also handy places to drap things like jackets.
I'd have to say it depends on the car. I feel like a car sitting up at stock height looks healthier, but I grew up seeing cars rotted out and sunk into the ground. Perception is key.
Thes was the Best Car I ever Owned, it was Beautiful it drove like a dream I sold it to get my father in laws 1957 Plymouth Fury, which Died in no time the torsion bars snapped, the engine created nothing but rust, having to fully flush it after any long drive, and then the pushbutton transmission died on my way home one night, chrysler product never again!!!
@@MaxAC I think when the accelerator solenoid went bad, people just bought a switch and wired it up like on this car. I've had four Buicks (two 1951s and two 1952s) and only one still had the accelerator starter working. Plus it's a part that's never been reproduced. The accelerator starter was still in use up to the 1960 models.
Beautiful car! What I don't understand is why anyone would lower it by 3". Now any average speed bump is going to scrape the bottom. They designed it well, now it's compromised.
@@the1andonly you would think that however my daughter's miata is also lowered and still clears most speed bumps. But I agree the stock ride height of these old sleds looks better to me. Cheers!
On January 21, 1953, My family and I watched as President and Mrs Truman rode home from the Missouri Pacific depot in Independence, Missouri. President Eisenhower was sworn in the day before in Washington. The Buick they were in belonged to Mayor Robert P. Weatherford. It was a Buick Special that came with the last straight eight in production.
that's a sharp looking car, one of my uncles was a buick guy and had one like that. my dad was a modest chevy guy but our whole family was GM.
I grew up in a Ford family but I ended up owning more GM than anything else. I am a huge fan of Buicks. Cheers'
@@MaxAC i still drive a 2015 chevy silverado wt and my wife has an 08 gm saab/trailblazer.
The cords on the back of the front seats were not "grab handles." They were robe cords and were for hanging lap robes, "a covering (such as a blanket) for the legs, lap, and feet especially of a passenger in a car or carriage" for the comfort of passengers in cold weather. They were once a common car feature, particularly in more luxurious cars like the top-of-the-line Roadmaster. Of course they were really pretty obsolete by the 1950s when cars had good interior heating systems, but they lingered on for a while out of tradition. They were also handy places to drap things like jackets.
Thank you very much, I was not aware of that. Cheers!
GREAT VIDEO, I LEARNED TO DRIVE IN A 2DOOR 53 BUICK SPECIAL IN THE 6O,S, IN HAD THE SMALL V8.
Owned a 54 Buick Century with a 322 nail head. It was a 4 Dr. Owned it as a project car from 1992 to 2003
otima marca bonito charmoso confortavel espaçoso os veiculos do passado eram bem melhores que os atuais
Raise it back up!
I'd have to say it depends on the car. I feel like a car sitting up at stock height looks healthier, but I grew up seeing cars rotted out and sunk into the ground. Perception is key.
It's his car and looks killer.
So bloody well made.
I agree. So beautiful and elegant also.
Thes was the Best Car I ever Owned, it was Beautiful it drove like a dream I sold it to get my father in laws 1957 Plymouth Fury, which Died in no time the torsion bars snapped, the engine created nothing but rust, having to fully flush it after any long drive, and then the pushbutton transmission died on my way home one night, chrysler product never again!!!
1957-59 Chrysler products were notorious for premature rust.
I agree about leaving it original and not restoring it but I'd never lower it. I've never understood the point of lowering.
It's all in the look I suppose.
It's all about the stance.
It's been around even when that car was new. Let people enjoy the car how they want.
Wow!
I’ve got a 53 with some nailhead problems who
Did you say in the video that knows everything about them?
Russ Martin, Centerville Auto
Why isn't the starter button under the accelerator? That's how my 53 was from stock?
Thats a good question, I will have to check. I wonder if it was an option or it was changed out at some time.
@@MaxAC I think when the accelerator solenoid went bad, people just bought a switch and wired it up like on this car. I've had four Buicks (two 1951s and two 1952s) and only one still had the accelerator starter working. Plus it's a part that's never been reproduced. The accelerator starter was still in use up to the 1960 models.
Beautiful car! What I don't understand is why anyone would lower it by 3". Now any average speed bump is going to scrape the bottom. They designed it well, now it's compromised.
@@the1andonly you would think that however my daughter's miata is also lowered and still clears most speed bumps. But I agree the stock ride height of these old sleds looks better to me. Cheers!