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Like the classic Elvis song this car was named for, this
Buick coupe is a true icon of the fabulous '50s, and
the 1959 model year saw tailfins reach unprecedented
heights. The massive rear fins are in place and its classic
lines and rich chrome trim are accentuated with exterior
modifications, including a cast-molded custom grille,
tucked bumpers that pull into the body and door
handles built into the side trim. One-off EVOD wheels
with wide whites built into them complete the look.
As you expect, the fully custom interior is richly
appointed in blue suede and blue leather, with hand-
cut lacing and tooled leather by JS Interiors in Salt
Lake City. Additional features include custom Dakota
Digital gauges, full Kicker IQ audio components and
subwoofers, as well as power steering, power windows,
locks and trunk.
The tune continues under the hood. Power comes from
a General Motors supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine
that’s been tastefully tweaked with custom finishings
to match the curvatures of the hood, and detailing
reminiscent of the original Buick Nailhead engine that
would have been standard in 1959. Putting the power to
The creation of acclaimed builder Kindig-It Designs,
“Blue Suede Shoes” cost well into the six-figures to the rear wheels is a GM 4L80E automatic transmission.
build, according to the consignor, the end result of 18 Rest assured the Buick’s beauty is not just skin deep.
months and 13,000 man-hours of superb craftsmanship. The underside of “Blue Suede Shoes” is as detailed
Every part and piece of this big-finned Buick has been and sophisticated as its power plant, thanks to a
modified and massaged to create an award-winning custom Art Morrison chassis with coilover shocks,
custom build. tubular independent front suspension and a 4-link
rear suspension. In combination with a set of
The Buick (Lot #1359) has drawn attention and acclaim
everywhere it has been, including multiple SEMA Show power-assisted Wilwood disc brakes, the top-grade
components ensure that this beefy Buick handles and
appearances. Its list of awards truly is impressive: Top 5
Hot August Nights; Top 12 Finalist Good-guys Custom stops as well as it accelerates.
of the Year; Multiple Goodguys Builders Choice Awards; According to the consignor, this beautiful build is
Best in Show Kool Deadwood Nights; Best in Show properly sorted out for enjoying on the road, having
Counts Car Show; Top 5 Dickinson Car Show; and many already completed two road tours.
other Best in Show or Best in Class accolades. There – Tom Jensen
wasn't a show entered that an award wasn't received. For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com
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