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Nice….the seldom seen Bel Air hardtop

 

I love the styling of the 1959 Buick - BUT - it drove like a marshmallow. In the summer of 1962, I was a fresh high school graduate and spent the summer living with my grandparents (working a summer job). My great grandpa had a a 1959 Buick Electra 225 (it was 225 inches long). It drove like a boat in the water, very little road feel, leaned into the corners. The 401 CID nailhead engine was "connected" to a Dynaflow ("Dynaflush") transmission - Stab the gas peddle, and wait for the transmission to s-l-o-o-w-l-y move some torque to the the wheels.

Russ

 

Very Kool, love the chop top. We will keep our eyes open for some tail lights. Hope you enjoy the Blessing.

 

I'm still looking for a pair of 59 bonneville tail lights or even parts to build a pair if anyone has any leads.

 

So nice...

 

Congrats on the acquisition. That's a killer looking impala! Great start

 

Pics of hood open..would like to see the sunken windshield....Thanks in advance...

 

Ive got the car in storage right now, Ill get some pics hopefully soon.

 

I would like to see a mock up with the lense I sent when you get a chance,

 

Is that a Biscayne with a hardtop roof swapped?

 

Soooo coool!

 

im hoping to be visiting calif.where the car is stored soon.

 

straykatkustoms 60 Impala with 59 Bonneville taillights.

 

That looks so much better than the stockers!

 

Thanks! Ive got a 59 Chrysler grill most likely will use up front.

 

I just came across a '60 Impala convertible with Pontiac tail lights and cool split quad headlights in a May, 1962 Car Craft... See if you can find it, I think you'd like it!

 

Yeah, I like those Pontiac tail lights. I think that Chrysler front end could look pretty good too.

 

Low and lean is a very sexy look. Cool car

 

I've been looking, but still haven't been able to find it...

 

Here is magazine
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3936606427...Box6uGJOkjqTef5DF76ExJjRPnb3JSGhoCfWEQAvD_BwE

Sorry I couldn't find the story online.

 

Hmmm... I'll look to find it again... stay tuned.

 

Here's the images I was referring to... At first glance I didn't care for the front end treatment, but as I studied the car it began to grow on me. Interesting tilt to an already good looking machine. The tail lights are subtle but bitchin', right?