This 76-year-old Buick Super Sedanet is shining at you. And a shiny look follows after an intensive brushing. This time we are talking again about the passion for American old-timers and Jan is attracting the necessary attention next to this project with his collection of Americans from times long past.
By: Dirk de Jong
He has enough space in his shed for many meters of American steel. Do you have to be a bit of an exhibitionist because of the interest in American cars? You definitely feel the urge to take a closer look with this Buick Super Sedanet.
From project to perfect
This Buick Super Sedanet is not yet "the best of show", because work is still being done to prepare the car to the wishes of the new owner. You understand that in this case Jan is the restorer to realize that. The power unit had to be replaced and it now houses a Chevrolet 383 V8 engine. It delivers no less than 470 hp. The car was also equipped with air suspension. The body is original, but the technology has been adapted to allow smooth cruising in the near future. The huge grill is very special and poses a certain threat.
The owner of the Buick Super Sedanet speaks
“It is said that if you really want something, there will come a time when you can buy the car of your dreams. The request to Jan as a restorer to shape my personal wishes was granted with a restriction: No deadline could be agreed for the restoration, no time pressure, and we have now been on the 'running restoration' for 2 years.”
In America, fashion goes from sporty to sportier, and from sportier to sportiest and that is how the muscle car was born. This Buick has those muscles and will show it soon: On the road again!
American style
'Autodesign' is usually synonymous with French and certainly Italian style. When you see this Buick, you should not forget that the American car industry also made an important contribution in the last century. Buick was a class brand, it is clear that Jan has a very warm heart for the 'American Car'. The leading role this time is for the beautiful Buick Super Sedanet, but Jan's collection of masterpieces from the United States would certainly deserve attention in the future.
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Nice car, but well, those wheels
40s Americans are at the top of design.
The side valve engines of that time are also highly sought after for their driving characteristics.
This car is a picture, only these wheels belong more on a Range-Rover than on a classic.