Needs Nothing: 1963 Buick LeSabre “Nailhead” V8
Between 1959 and 2005, Buick’s LeSabre would be comparable to the Impala within Chevrolet’s ranks. It was mid-level in terms of trim, below that of the Electra 225. The second generation was produced from 1961 to 1964, including the seller’s nice ’63 4-door hardtop which was very popular at more than 50,000 copies built. Although it’s wearing an older repaint, this Buick is otherwise original with plenty of life left. Located in Hope, Arkansas, this LeSabre is available here on eBay where the bidding stands at $2,000 and the reserve has not been met, but you can pass-go and give the seller $17,950. Thanks for bringing this great tip to our attention, Larry D!
In 1963, the LeSabre was treated to a major facelift that resulted in boxier body contours than the prior two years. Inside the car, the instrument panel was redone using round instruments like the company’s other big cars, including the Riviera. Tilt steering and cruise control were new options, while the proverbial 401 cubic-inch “Nailhead” V8 continued to provide power to the big Buicks. That nickname was earned because the motor’s valves had long stems and small heads which made them look like nails.
The seller’s automobile dealership bought this car in 2017 and he/she transferred it to his/her own collection three years later. During this time, only 1,000 miles have been added to the 83,000-mile odometer and the vehicle only needed maintenance work, such as the replacements of fluids, belts, hoses, and the like. It has factory air conditioning which has been upgraded to R-134 freon and it blows cold. Besides power steering and brakes, power windows were also checked on the options list.
Stored in a climate-controlled garage during his/her watch, the interior of the seller’s Buick is quite nice and completely original. But that does not mean it or the body paint are in perfect condition. There are some blemishes here and there, which qualify it more as a daily driver than a show-winner. There is no list of things that need to be done to this Buick, so it’s “turn-key” and ready to be used, looking forward to making regular appearances with you at Cars & Coffee.
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Comments
This or a 2022 Buick? I don’t think Buick makes cars anymore. GM should just kill it. Beautiful car when America made cars in America.
Brings back lots of good memories when these cars were 10 yrs.old and you could pick them up for a few hundred. Got my 62 Olds for $ 150.00
1963 is a significant year for LeSabre. Final year that the 401 V8 was the standard engine in the LeSabre, and the final year for the Dynaflow automatic transmission.
Not only did we do resto work, we also maintained our customers daily cars, mostly euro stuff, but Caddy’s and Buicks, occasionally, a kid got the hand me down ride, that’s when things started breaking, which is why we told the customer just keep leasing, buy the kid a 3 year old civic.
I love these. I have one, but mine is a factory four speed, dual quads radio delete, factory on dash tach, goes like stink, original dual exhaust , very smooth and quiet
I done saved that beautiful, unusual Buick of yours to my photos collection. Thanks Morley!
Sad but true. I understand that the marque is very big in China, though, where 10 or 20 years ago, most people got around on bicycles and scooters. None of the disposable junk they build today can compare with these real Buicks.
I remember my parents bought a brand new one of these in 1963 for $3200 – it was black with a blue top the color of this one.
In the full size Buick “line-up” The LaSabre was the low level offering. I want to correct the statement made by the seller that it was the middle range. The middle range was called the Wild Cat, then we had the Invicta after that and the highest trim model offered was the Electra. I was a buyer of a new Buick every two years all through the 60’s. Would walk my dealer’s inventory on week ends so I could be aware of the models and the various options available. My dealer was Detrick Buick in Wayne, Mi.
If you buy this buick when you pick it up you can stop by and see William Jefferson Clinton’s home as I believe he grew up there.