Drakeule Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 All: I just bought this remarkable '60 Invicta. Absolutely the best preserved example I have ever seen. I take delivery sometime next week. I did see it in person, and took it for a test drive; I hope that it turns out to be as good as it appears to be! BTW, I have had excellent guidance by several members, Alan Rand and Eric Stoltz to mention two, both experts on early '60s cars. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Welcome to the site. Sweet Buick. I didn't know that there was a 4dr sedan Invicta. Love the color combo. Have you joined the Buick Club yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Gorgeous car! Wishing you many miles of smiles in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Nice looking Buick and a sharp color combination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Nice car. I always had a soft spot for the '60 Buicks. My favorite uncle had a '60 LeSabre 4-dr sedan. I ran across a Charles Phoenix "Joy Ride" video on a '60 LeSabre 2dr hardtop a while back. Beautiful car, too. The styling on those cars just looks "right". Welcome, NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Nice Buick. Great colors. I have a 60 Electra. All original as well. Just fun to share an original car with others. Worts it might have and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I hosey front seat 😆 Nice looking Buick.. Have fun 👍with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Great 60!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 The 1960 Invictas are wonderful driving cars. I still run bias ply tires on mind and love the way it rides and handles. The correct size bias tires give the car the correct stance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) They are inherently good cars. I have had my white '60 Electra since 2001 and taken it from 67,000 to 90,000 without a lot of effort. Nothing has needed to be changed from the original way it was built. My speed minder is set at 85. It buzzes less there. Edited December 9, 2023 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakeule Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Just got the car today. Does anybody know: (1.) Where is the fuse box? (2.) what is the group size battery?; I think the one in there has a smaller footprint. Thanks in advance, CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 the fuse box is under the dash on the left above the parking brake it is on a slide bracket to make it easier to access items around it. the battery size is a 60M i believe but that was only being handled by the antique battery companies a group 27 can be used but it might be a little difficult using the original retainer very nice 60 looks like its in beautiful condition, i do miss my 60 some of us really appreciate the sedans, good luck with it Marty 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, MRJBUICK said: a group 27 can be used but it might be a little difficult using the original retainer A group 31P battery is a better choice and you can use the original retainer. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Beautiful car, but lose that plastic fuel filter. I've heard bad things about fires from those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 12 hours ago, jframe said: Beautiful car, but lose that plastic fuel filter. Maybe move it back under the car if you're unsure about the internal condition of the gas tank. They do allow one to see whether any crap is being caught... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Concur with the others. Look to replace the plastic fuel filter. When i purchased mine it had this type filter. I found the correct glass one with bracket on Ebay. If not on Ebay maybe a member her has one to sell. Nice Buick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I haven't had a filter in my glass bowl in over a decade. Nothing to filter out. I am not really a big believer in filters for collector car usage anyway. I change the oil frequently, lubricate frequently, and always use Tier 1 fuel. I heard all the corn licker gasoline stories and thought it might be my problem. After 8 years my carb looked like this when I took the air horn off.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 13 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: I haven't had a filter in my glass bowl in over a decade. Nothing to filter out. I am not really a big believer in filters for collector car usage anyway. I change the oil frequently, lubricate frequently, and always use Tier 1 fuel. I heard all the corn licker gasoline stories and thought it might be my problem. After 8 years my carb looked like this when I took the air horn off.. Mine looked much the same when I cracked it open. I replaced the accelerator pump. Left in the steel float needles. Buttoned it up. Runs great. The glass bowl filter has been in for 5 years now. No issues. Still clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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