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#1 Cheater

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Posted 07 October 2016 - 08:21 AM

I've known of this car for some time, but am betting there are many Slotblog members who have never seen it.

 

This item from today's Hemmings Daily email gives the complete story of this rather interesting car. As you might imagine, it's heading for the auction block.

 

“Bombshell Betty,” the 165 MPH 1952 Buick Super Riviera

 

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Posted 07 October 2016 - 07:12 PM

Wow that is a wonderful piece of old iron!


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Posted 07 October 2016 - 07:15 PM

I have seen it.

Before I read the article, my guess on the price was $200K.

I was pretty darn close.

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Posted 07 October 2016 - 07:46 PM

Looks like something out of a Mad Max movie.

 

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Posted 07 October 2016 - 08:06 PM

Jay Leno HAS to buy this.

 

Perfect car to go downtown and get a coffee and a danish.


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