Guest 53Nailhead Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 This is the 1st. time I've seen this ad but I'm sure many of you have seen it before. Can someone fill in the details, it's a pretty sharp looking Buick. It's a Champion ad & was listed as a 53 Wildcat & I know that there never was such a beast, but was there a concept car in 53-54 like this? You can see the port holes on the top of the fenders, it has 53 headlights & some combo 54/55/56 front bumper! Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Les, at least one of these '53 Wildcat I's was built, and the sole remaining example is part of the Bortz Collection in the Chicago area. The best article I've located regarding this beautiful car was in the December, 1988 issue of "Collectible Automobile" magazine. The car was, of course, the forerunner of the 1954 Wildcat II (in Flint's Sloan Museum) and the 1955 Wildcat III (no longer exists) Motorama dream cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest norb Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Another pic on page 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 This is a perfect argument for allowing Modified Buicks into the BCA!!! Sorry, I think that was another thread that I refuse to look at anymore. John D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 There you go again John, causing trouble!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 did I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Centurion, thanks for the info on a great looking car, I'd love to see more pics if anyone has them. Any shots of the interior or rear? Was it also a 322? Norb, page 18? Thanks Brian, you've cleared up another mystery for some of us. Where do think I could find the article you mention in 'Collectible Automobile'?Thanks again, Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sintid58 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I saw this can and met Mr. Bortz at the Chicago Auto show this winter. Both are very interesting and the car is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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