Mild Custom Build Scenario
I’ve always loved mild customs, especially those done in authentic late 50’s and early 60’s style. Just for fun, I did some Photoshop tricks on a picture of a stock ’60 Buick Convertible to test out some ideas. I shaved the door handles, but left the fender “port holes” and side trim. Lowered it and installed some ’53 Buick Skylark wire wheels and thin-whitewall tires. Paint job is a classic Gene Winfield style fade done in pale yellow/gold over white pearl. Will I build the car this way? Probably not. While it would certainly be cool, I don’t have the skill yet to pull-off a paint job like that… and that really is the critical element of this custom, and those Skylark Wire wheels are VERY expensive. I think what I will likely do, is paint the car back to it’s original Casino Cream with the green/white interior and green top. I’ll leave all the trim, engine and interior stock but lower the car with air-bags and install chrome reverse rims on wide-whitewall tires. This way, it will still have a bitchen mild custom look, but can be easily put back to stock should I, or a future owner decide to do that.
1960 Buick Invicta Convertible Custom Concept
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Wow! The sculpturing on the side of the ’60 really lends itself to great paintwork! You know how to do photoshop! Cool concept!
Thanks Lee! If I had the skill to do a fade paintjob like that, I would seriously consider it… but, the factory color of Casino Cream will be bitchen’ too!
I am a big fan of 1960 Buicks. Stay with the original factory look, do not tamper with perfection! As an aside, have a look at the GoGo’s video with the 1960 Invicta on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3kQlzOi27M Some great shots of the car and Belinda too!
I’ m looking for a 60 buick convert to buy. Prefer a project car.
Just googles 1960 Invicta and found your site – starting with your most recent post on the starter grenade and torque ball replacement. You kindly directed your readers to go to the beginning which is where I am. Your concept car looks a absolutely divine – something I hope you do. I am headed out to view a project 60 2 door hardtop Invicta on Tuesday. Your blog had me even more interested. I hadn’t even heard of this car until a week ago. I think I am hooked.