The Silver Lady was imported to the UK in 1964 from an Embassy in Belgium.
In 2005 the vehicle underwent a 3 year restoration, complete respray back to the colour the embassy had it. Silver Mist. Re upholstered, re chromed, engine and transmission rebuilt. Speedo was changed to miles per hour and to date the vehicle has covered 63313 miles.
Here are some specs for the 1958 Buick Special Riviera coupe:
- Engine: 364 cubic inch (cui) Fireball V8
- Horsepower: 250 horsepower
- Torque: 380 ft-lbs
- Height: 57.6 inches
- Wheelbase: 122 inches
- Front tread: 59.5 inches
- Rear tread: 59 inches
- Overall length: 211.8 inches
- Tires: 7.10 x 15, 4-ply standard, 7.60 x 15, 4-ply optional
- Wheels: Demountable steel disc wheels, 15 x 5.50
- Transmission: Dynaflow (optional)
The 1958 Buick Special Riviera was part of the Special Series, which had an overall length of 211.8 inches and an overall maximum width of 78.1 inches.