1959 Buick Invicta Flattop

• • • manufactured by Buick in United States
    • 4-door sedan body type
    • RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
    • gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6572 cm3 / 401 cui, advertised power: 242.5 kW / 325 hp / 330 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 603 Nm / 445 lb-ft
    • characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5522 mm / 217.4 in, width: 2050 mm / 80.7 in, wheelbase: 3124 mm / 123 in
    • reference weights: shipping weight 1965 kg / 4331 lbs estimated curb weight: 2040 kg / 4500 lbs
    • how fast is this car ? top speed: 198 km/h (123 mph) 
    • accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.9 s; 0- 100 km/h 9.3 s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.6 s
    • fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 23.6 l/100km / 12 mpg (imp.) / 10 mpg (U.S.) / 4.2 km/l

The Buick Invicta Flattop is a full-size automobile produced by Buick from 1959 to 1963. The Invicta was a continuation of the Buick Century concept that mated the standard size Buick LeSabre (pre-1959, Buick Special) body with Buick’s larger 401 cubic inch Fireball V8 engine, yielding what was referred to as “the banker’s hot rod”. The name was derived from Latin and signified ‘unconquerable, invincible, unbeatable, unvanquished’ according to Buick Motor Division sales training materials.

The paint is mostly original with the “magic mirror” finish, however, there is some indication that there was some repair work at some point in the car’s life in examining the car up close on the driver side rear door. It is similar in sheen and tone to the rest of the car, so my guess is that the repair work was done early on in the car’s lifecycle. The paint is not perfect, and has it’s share of small blemishes for being a survivor.

The car drives very well. Seats are comfortable, ride is nice, and power is awesome for a 58-year-old car. Handling and braking are good for a car of this size.