$412,500 USD | Sold

This 1947 Buick Super 8 custom convertible is powered by a new LSA-supercharged 6.2-liter GM crate engine producing 580hp 550 ft/lbs of torque, connected to a 4L85E automatic transmission. It’s equipped with a 9” Strange rear end, 31-spline axles, 3.70 gears, and custom 3’’ Flowmaster heat-coated dual exhaust. The Art Morrison GT chassis includes power rack & pinion steering, fully adjustable ride height and JRI coilovers. The braking power is provided by Wilwood 6-piston calipers, 14' rotors, stainless-steel brake lines, and GM hydrobooster. The engine is cooled by a custom-built aluminum Be Cool radiator finished in Satin Black.

Fuel system components are from Aeromotive and include an oversized 38-gallon stainless-steel fuel tank with a capless fuel filler. The paint was stripped off the body with the media-blasting method, the rear fenders were welded to the body to achieve a smooth look, and the body was meticulously hand-sanded and blocked to achieve laser-straight body lines and gapping, finished off with a custom blend of Valspar. The frame was finished in matching colors. This Resto-Mod includes a matching blue Stayfast convertible top over a Camel leather interior utilizing nine hides of European leather.

The interior features custom power seats for added legroom and comfort, and an Ididit tilt steering column with a custom steering wheel. The car was upgraded to Classic Industries instrument gauges with a vintage font. Some of the interior features include push-button start, modern power windows, power convertible top, custom Kenwood sound system with navigation, iPhone integration, backup camera and Sirius XM radio. A complete modern American Autowire harness was installed, along with a built-in CTEK battery tender and LED lighting throughout. This one-of-a-kind convertible is riding on a set of Foose 18’’ billet wheels, with the whitewall being a part of the rim.

The build was completed in March 2018 and the car has been driven 1,000 miles since completion.

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