AMT 1959 BUICK INVICTA "BOONDOCK BOMBER" GONZO'S PRO BUILT |
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This is an AMT 1959 Buick Invicta. Kit # T-142 from the "Boondock" Bomber series. issued 1969 This car was first issued in 1959 as an annual in a convertible as well as a hardtop. Also issued in 1963 as a hardtop only, trophy craftsman series. I purchased this one with a broken fin, missing a roof post, and other damage. It was a complete restoration. I airbrushed it in factory lacquer. The colors are Lido Lavender and Arctic White., hand rubbed, no clear coat. Fully detailed with Bare Metal Foil. The grill took a lot of time, blacking out around each little square chrome piece. Besides the Cadillac in 1959 the Buick was the second runner in massive fins and glitz. These were huge and laden with tons of chrome. I remember as a kid you could fit six people easily, and still have room for gramma, plus put another smaller car in the trunk. This was the era when GM was making everything look like a jet or rocket ship. 1959 was the banner year for this. It was a trip just playing with all the knobs and looking at all the chrome inside and out. Even as a young boy we would smile when we seen one these tanks, and think what an ugly beast. Now I think they are really quite elegant, I wish I had one. |