The Story of my '53 Buick

I put this story and pictures up on my website of when I found my grand fathers '53 Buick at Long Beach Auto Swap Meet, thought some of you might like it....http://tksmith.net/2012/04/18/the-miraculous-story-of-my-53-buick/#more-2116

 

Now that's a good story to read on Saturday morning and a nifty car to boot.

 

AWESOME story, and a beautiful car.

 

Hey TK,
What an amazing story and killer old pics! Man I knew you had a Buick, but somehow I don't ever remember hearing that story. Glad I read that this morning. Too cool.
-Aaron

 

What an amazing story, it's like the car found you!

 

Great history, Thanks!

 

Great story. I see the old girl gained a port hole along the way which is good. I love '53 Buicks!

 

Great story & pictures!!

 

Thanks, I still can't believe I found it.

No one in the family can remember exactly when he did that. From the pictures it looks to be about '54. Looks like my grand dads secret is out.

 

Awesome story and family history! I really enjoyed reading it. Your Grandfather had great taste in cars. Love those Buicks!

 

Great story !

 

CoooooooooL.........!!

 

Great story, 53 Rivieras and roadmasters had four ports.

 

Damn talk about history................
On another note...just today at Tulsa swap meet, I was looking at a 52 Buick.
They sure are built and run great.

 

"Riviera" was the designation given to all 2 door hardtops from 49 on. Mine is a "Buick Super Riviera'' Model 56R and did come with 3 ports originally. My grandfather added the fourth port.

 

great story, he made a good decision to leave the humidity of indiana. that car would have rusted away in the garage!

 

Amazing story. Wish I still had my GrandDads 55 Ford!

Enjoy!

 

What a wonderful story, the Buick was meant to be yours. It is a beautiful piece indeed. My Dad had a 51 Riv that I totaled at age 15, he was not a happy man. I truly love these Buick's and am very thrilled for you. ~sololobo~

 

What a neat story! Great reading on a Sunday morning. Hope the car stays with your family forever.

John

 

nice car
cool story
glad you got it back into your family.....
what size nailhead did they swap it out for?
thanks again for sharing

 

What a great story. Enjoy the Buick!

 

Great story with a perfect ending. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the Buick.
Tom

 

Did you find the booze bottle? That would be premium aged hootch today!!

 

Glad you guys liked the story.

They put another 322 in it. I'm not sure what was done internaly to it or why he pulled the first motor when it was only five years old at the time. Someone told me the '53 nailheads ran hot. Maybe he had problems overheating living in the So. Cal. desert.

 

Now that is an awesome story! thanks for sharing

 

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I reccommend EVERYONE read this "Story"................Unbelievable !!!!



Smokey II Cool, Cool !

 

How very cool!
Cars can be more than just... cars.

I built my 52 Buick for sentimental reasons.
It was built in my home town (Flint, Michigan) the year my wife was born.
Hopefully, someday it will be appreciated like Denny's.

CHEERS !

Jeff Brock

 

Never too old to learn something. I did not know this fact. Thanks.

 

Really enjoyed reading your story. Made my day.