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| 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
__________________ Adam Martin BPG# 1358 BCA# 39765 1971 Buick Centurion Formal Coupe 1958 Buick Limited Four Door Riviera | 
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Adam, congratulations on this find!
This model is most certainly one of the great 1950's era "dream machines", and I'm thrilled that you picked this one up.
I look forward to your updates during the months and years ahead, as you enjoy this spectacular Buick!
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Thanks Brian...
I just remembered - it has a Wonder Bar radio, too.
I, myself, look forward to digging in and learning about these cars. I know very little about the available options, temperments, and other issues with the 58's.
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Adam, I'll be interested to learn whether this car retains its original Flight Pitch transmission or has been converted to the regular Dynaflow.
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1989 Buick LeSabre Limited Coupe
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Yes, and I neglected to ask the question. But I'm sure I will find out quickly when I actually obtain the beast.
Now here's a question: I was looking through Kris Trexler's site, and noticed the underside of the trunk lids are different:  
__________________ Adam Martin BPG# 1358 BCA# 39765 1971 Buick Centurion Formal Coupe 1958 Buick Limited Four Door Riviera | |
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Very interesting, Adam. Trexler's trunk lid looks almost like it was an extended Roadmaster or Super trunklid. I wonder if the date of manufacture or the assembly plant dictated the difference. It would be interesting to contact other owners of the 4-door Rivieras to see what you can learn.
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Brian Laurance, BCA #5168
1959 Buick Electra 4-door hardtop
1971 Buick Centurion Formal Coupe
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Adam, Matt Menges in Wichita ("Electra" on the buick-59 forum) has both 2-door and 4-door '58 Limiteds. I'm sure that he would be happy to check his cars when he returns from Flint.
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Brian Laurance, BCA #5168
1959 Buick Electra 4-door hardtop
1971 Buick Centurion Formal Coupe
1989 Buick LeSabre Limited Coupe
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Wow! Looks like you'll be scratching spare money off your dream list too. Don't get me wrong, that car looks like it would be awesome refinished. And we've seen the quality of your work and know you can do it. But it does look like an intensive project. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing the pics as you go along.
By the way, I noticed it was your birthday recently ( courtesy of the v8 board) and would like to say Happy B day! This is a fine present you bought yourself...
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Congratulations Adam. That looks like a very solid car, not to mention the fact of what it is model-wise.
I'm looking forward to reading about your adventures with the car.
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| Re: 1958 Limited Four Door Riviera
Very sharp car there. Congrats! | |
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