The most what the _ _ _ _ 455 Buick powered ride EVER

I don't think it is that bad. Lose the grill, rework the trunk trim, guess what -- it will still look as good as a Scion Cube.

 

I don't know how but I accidently put this thread on twice and subsequently deleted it. For those of you that had a good reply on the duplicate, my apologies. Please add your thoughts back in!

 

I'm serious -- what would you prefer -- this or a Samurai? Close call, but again only if you lose the Rolls grill and finish it off a little.

 

Are you sure...?


The Wine Wagon show car w/blown 455 Buick.





The Wine Wagon, another of the goofy late 60s show cars, has been restored



Jack Orwell finished the restoration with the help of Ed Newton and Dick Dean. Originally constructed in 1969, with a 455 Buick, that had never been started







Before restoration it was in still decent shape, but the power train was mia, and some barrels were missing too.
Time and stupid people sure takes a toll on an old show car.



Here is what is looked like back in the day.



Designed by Ed Newton, and built by Dick Dean

 

Sounds like it’s a “2 AM kind of like Her” when the bars closing

 

That thing screams Lincoln to me....
(and so does the ornament)



Learned this today about the Lincoln logo:


Origin of the Lincoln Logo

Over the years, many theories on the origin of Lincoln’s emblem have developed.
On one hand, people assert it’s a compass with hands directed to the four corners of the earth.

This showed the brand’s intent to spread its vehicles across the world.
Others assert the emblem, often called the Lincoln Star, is a celestial body that reflects the brand’s opulence and radiance.

Still others claim the badge has no real meaning behind it.


So which is the truth?


The most accepted explanation of the Lincoln logo is that it’s based on the Continental star, which was adapted as Lincoln’s emblem in the 1950s when the Lincoln and Continental lines merged.
However, the other predominant theory is that it’s based on the coat of arms emblem used by the brand in the 1930s, which involved a red cross in the center of a shield.


Regardless of the origin of Lincoln’s emblem, the iconic four-point star has become synonymous with the luxury and prestige of the brand over the years.

 

I am certain your correct -- I didn't study the grill -- could only look at those pics for yay so long. I just saw a big ugly ostentatious grill and thought Rolls.

I mean, if I had even given it a moment's thought -- would a guy fabbing that car have access to Rolls parts?

 

People like that own a Rolls Royce grille and build a Suzuki around it

 

There’s a rolls Royce grill