Introduced to commemorate Buick’s 50th anniversary, it, along with the Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta and Cadillac Series 62 Eldorado, were limited-production convertibles offered by General Motors for 1953 to promote its design leadershipCustom factory touches included the chopped windshield, modified doors, rounded and raised rear wheel arches, lack of Ventiports and modified beltline trimFrame-off restoration and drivetrain rebuild including the engine, transmission, torque tube and rear differentialRebuilt 322 CI Nailhead V-8 engineEngine parts supplied by noted Nailhead specialist Centerville Automotive in CaliforniaEngine has been broken in and uses Valvoline VR1 high-zinc oilOverhauled Dynaflow automatic transmissionWire wheelsPower steeringPower brakesPower seatPower antennaPower windowsPower-operated convertible topFront fenders and hood protected with PPF