MrEarl Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Ladies and Gentlemen, I have truly just had the Time of My Life. I first want to thank Mr Robert E Coker for unselfishly giving me the rare opportunity to enjoy one of the greatest show cars on the planet, the 1954 Buick Landau. For all of 7 days last week, Robert allowed me to act as security, custodian and chauffeur of this magnificent Motorama Show car. And SHOW she did, taking a Gold Senior at the BCA award ceremony and the Mayors Choice at the open car show Saturday. Last Saturday morning as people started walking around her, admiring her beautiful deep dark blue paint, stretching their necks to look inside to see the luxurious rear seat upholstery, I stopped and thought for a few minutes and said to her "Hell baby, this ain't your first rodeo is it? This little show ain't nothin compared to back in 54 when people surrounded you and admired your beauty in the big cities of Miami, New York, Los Angeles and others. But you're much more to be admired and appreciated today than then. GM don't make cars like you anymore baby, you were The Beautiful Buy then and still are.Here are a few pictures I took before my camera battery died. If anyone else has some they would like to share I and I am sure Mr Coker would appreciate your posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Great shots Lamar of your passion.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Great pics Lamar...Boy did I ever miss out on a great time!I couldn't help but to notice that this o'l classy lady suffers from the same infliction as all the other 1954 Buick's...they always let you know where the were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles D. Barnette Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I am sure that never before in the recorded history of the BCA has there been a greater pair than Mr. Earl and the Landau. I love the Landau shirt you are wearing for the event Mr. Earl. I hope one day you will donate that shirt to the GM Heritage Center or to the Sloan Museum! Charles D. Barnette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 GREAT pictures! I see "somebody" deployed the bar set.Thanks, Lamar!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 GREAT pictures! I see "somebody" deployed the bar set.Thanks, Lamar!NTX5467Who better to give em a test run??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Who better to give em a test run???Was that a typo of rum? Here's a few of my favourites, even with a shameless plug for the Landau's lesser cousin.Were there any with the top up? I have at least one shot of that...need to go back and look. I am guessing that is BuickBandit in the background of the one shot with his new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 For what it is worth, I didn't take most of these photos. Among the five of us, we had three digital cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 After reading the history sign I am confused...built on the 53 chassis?Would they not have had the 54 available?I thought it was based on the 54 Roadmaster chassis and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 The thought had just occurred to me after reading a recent post about the Landau:My bet is that Ames was the first time that the beautiful Landau was actually on display for the public without a rope around it... let alone allow people to climb in for a picture.I tip my hat to you Bob Coker....you exemplify what the hobby should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 After reading the history sign I am confused...built on the 53 chassis?Would they not have had the 54 available?I thought it was based on the 54 Roadmaster chassis and all?While I think the chassis is a 1954, the jury is still out on that matter. Tube type shocks are currently in the front suspension vs knee type suggesting the chassis is a 1954. However, it is written that Harlow Curtice, president of GM at that time, had complained of bottoming out of the rear end and some modifications were made to the rear springs. Perhaps some changes were made to the front also. More investigation needs to be done regarding that. The engine and I suspect the transmission are a 1953. Believe me, there is a lot still being learned about this ol' gal. And I am sure Robert E will keep looking. Does anyone see anything about the front windshield that is different from standard 72R's. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Does anyone see anything about the front windshield that is different from standard 72R's. ?Well most of the pics are of her backside so who can see...I have some from your first encounter MrEarl and yes it is a 76R windscreen for sure. The top trim is like a 76R...it does not have a visor like the normal 72'sAs to the frame debate...I just can't believe they can graft a Large Body 54 onto a 53 frame, they are way off! Edited August 9, 2010 by stealthbob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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