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grantprix 06-13-2025 03:06 PM

I've gone to the Wild Side!
 
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I first saw this 1966 Buick Wildcat for sale on the Hemmings website a little over a month ago and I was hooked! The color combo, options and low mileage really peaked my interest. I had been wanting a mid 60's GM full size car for a while and this one fit the bill. I had to sell my '71 Cutlass survivor in order to get this car and it all worked out with the help from a good friend. The seller "Frank" was fantastic to work with and he provided many good quality photos in his listing. The car has a pretty cool story too. You can read more about it here and see all of the photos in his listing. https://www.cprforyourcar.com/1966-b...oupe-for-sale/

The car arrived here last Friday and I've been busy going over it. I got the original vinyl top cleaned up real good along with the trunk compartment. I also installed NOS points, condenser, plugs, made some carb adjustments and a fresh oil change. She runs really smooth now. The original distributor cap, rotor and plug wires are still in place. Also has its original belts, hoses (radiator hose clamps have been replaced at some point), radiator, alternator, starter, carburetor, distributor and more.

I took these new photos after I got it cleaned up. In time, I will start cleaning up the engine compartment as best as possible while preserving the original finishes.

markinnaples 06-13-2025 05:23 PM

I've always had a soft spot for those Wildcats. A guy in my neighborhood had a buddy who drove one in the 70's and it just looked pretty cool. Yours is just a beauty, congrats.

big gear head 06-13-2025 07:26 PM

Wow, what a beautiful car!

RPOLS3 06-13-2025 07:32 PM

What a sweetheart - congratulations.

olredalert 06-13-2025 09:30 PM

----I pulled this up and when I was looking at the pics I realized that I was saying (out loud to myself), "look at that, WOW" and then repeated myself again, and again. That's when Buick was at there best! When I see what GM is trying to pass of as a Buick now (mini SUV's and other crap)" it really does make me sad....Bill S

Too Many Projects 06-13-2025 11:39 PM

Yes, beautiful car, I really like Tahoe Turquoise, or whatever Buick calls it...:smile:

cruiserofland 06-14-2025 12:48 AM

Such a stunner - congrats!

LT1vette 06-14-2025 02:27 AM

Absolutely gorgeous....I had 71 Riviera GS back in the mid 80's when it was "just a car"! But it was a quick car too. Beautiful colours on this Wildcat...

grantprix 06-14-2025 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects (Post 1673915)
Yes, beautiful car, I really like Tahoe Turquoise, or whatever Buick calls it...:smile:

Shadow Turquoise for Buick. 😀

PeteLeathersac 06-14-2025 03:53 AM



W:headbang:W score Grant, I can smell the original interior from here!
Cool it’s got the optional 425 4Bbl, largest also last of the Nailheads.
Amazing on the 1/4 Lamps, were the spare rims/tires thanks to his Plant Mgr. friend too?
What’s the NY Auto Show plexi piece mentioned in the link, a sign?
:beers:
~ Pete

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