Bill, the "look what followed me home" excuse only worked until one day when she said "You just wait to see what follows me home some day". I didn't even try and guess what that might be.
Actually I think these were sort of a consolation for not being able to go to Batavia. They were definitly a rescue buy, many more years out in the elements would have did them in.
I couldn't believe all but one tire was still holding air and some of them are the old wide whitewalls.
I'll probably be looking for good homes for these puppies.

The 55 (now this is going from memory) looks like the color combo shown in the "Spring Special" brochure introducing the 4 dr hardtops.

Well I guess most of you know by now that I had to work while everyone else was up in Batavia having a good time. But upon finally getting off work Saturday afternoon I took a little time to relax with my sweet Rita and a very good friend of ours Teri. As we were finishing off a couple of Fuzzy Navels (note the Buick tumbler) and I was giving her a tour of my 54's, I noticed she had on a dress that complimented the colors of my Buttercup. I asked her if she'd like to have some pictures made with Buttercup and this is what she said....
















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Not bad for a couple of 54 models,eh. Pretty sure they're both all original too.

Kinda took my mind off the BCA Nationals for a little while at least.

BCA nationals?? What BCA nationals??? (Sorry, got distracted )

Let me guess what she said...

"Keep your mind on your drivin', keep your hands on the wheel, and keep your shifty eyes on the road ahead, coz we're havin' fun. sitting on the back seat, huggin' and a kissin' with Fred"

Now, if thats what owning so many 54's gets you, I need to find me a few more '59s...... quicklike

Wow, and "Sweet Rita" looks like she even approved of you using your "friend" as a hood ornament.

I want one........

Imagine what she would do with a few (more) drinks...time to remove mind from gutter....

WOW!!!! I'm going to Georgia!!

Georgia Peaches...sigh

from a native Ga boy,
Chriscraft

PS- Does she like old boats???

Butterwhat?

Nice!
Mike

We need to see more pictures of Buttercup and TERI.

I would like to respond more appropriately.
"Oh My!"
This is much better than my first response since after looking at the pictures again (once or twice) she reminded me of Susan Sarandon in the sexiest role ever played in a movie. Annie Savoy in "Bull Durham". So I say again...
"Oh My!"
Mike

Gee, Buttercup sure has gotten popular lately. This thread is still gettin a lot of hits for some reason.
Also, Rita advised me of a couple of things I better set straight now. First off it's Terry, not Teri. and secondly I got the model year wrong.That's all I'm saying!! except maybe someday she can pose on Mike's 55...
Terry's a sweety pie. She and Rita have been best friends since college. I appreciate y'alls "nice" comments.Thanks for keeping them so. I really didn't have to think twice of posting this on this forum. On the other hand I'd never think of posting on some of the others.
Now if I can just get her to wear something in Gulf Turquoise on her next visit

Ok, but my 55 is Cascade blue, Mr.Earl.
Mike

Pics to come as soon as I can figure out how to translate the picture loading instructions into macintosh.

Lamar,

No need to worry about posting Terry's pictures. We are all civilized and gentlemen. Besides, we all would like to see more pictures of Buttercup and Terry. A calendar should be produced, it would be much better than any calendars we have all seen hanging in garages. This one would be innocent fun from a vey lovely Georgia Peach.

Yo serb, I like the calendar idea. That would give me reason to have to buy 7 more 54 Buicks, one for each month.

Lamar,

Get 'er done, Brotha!!

"Now if I can just get her to wear something in Gulf Turquoise on her next visit..."

Better yet - Just let me know what color she wants to wear next, and I will paint my car appropriately. If it needs to be a '55, then I can go and buy one of those, and paint it!

Hey Lamar!!

How's the Special Calendar issue coming? I hope "T" is enjoying her national noteriety.

on my trailer if I keep this up.

Here are the two Roadmasters I bought on eBay for $275. Made two trips to Richmond, Virginia last Friday and Saturday, 2100 miles, spent about $225 on gas and food. The guy had them about 12 years stored in his garage. He had started restoring the one that is partially dismanteled. A lot of the parts he removed are already cleaned and painted. Both had been in a pole barn since the original owner died back in 1968. He delivered newspapers in one of them and had removed the back seat. The back seat was stored and is in like new condition. There were several 1968 newspapers in it.They are both all there although the time spent in the pole barn took it's toll on the pot metal. The EZEYE glass in one is all around perfect. They both have power brakes and steering, one has a Selectronic radio, power antenna. the other has power seats. The floors are rotten in one but solid in the other. I don't know what I will do with them. I can use some of the parts on Blue Belle and Dakota (someday)when I restore them. They are both very restorable but would be very costly. The guy was selling his house and had I not bought them they were going to the crusher.




The insulation rods and discs are rare as hens teeth. these alone made it all worth the 34 hours on the road.

Good job and great photos, Mr. Earl! Thanks for saving these Buicks from the crusher. It's great to know that these two will "live on" as parts donors for Blue Belle and Dakota.

Mr. Earl, I know you'll understand what I mean when I say that there's something majestic about these old beasts -- even when they're candidates for the crusher. In my mind's eye, I can picture the days when Flint's finest took to the highways for the first time. The new '54 Buicks were sensational then -- and still are.

Well done for rescuing another pair of beauties MrEarl. I think I've spotted your cunning plan though. If you own EVERY '54 Roadmaster, demand will increase the value of all your motors!

Great find, great cars, and good luck with your plans for them

Brian,
I realize there's nothing strikingly beautiful about the 54 sedans. No graceful french curved roofline like what came on them in 55 or anything... but I love 'em still the same!!!

LAMAR,

How's the calendar coming? Will it be ready for 2006? If not, it was about time this made it to the top of the list again.