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06/12/2021 2:07 pm
Here are pics of my '56 Buick, picked up at the NABCC meeting (thanks again John!)
A very nice replica, my only criticism is the fit of the closed roof along the windshield. Since I will display mine top down, not a big issue for me, but I know at least one collector who is displeased with the fit. Perhaps just a little more central curvature to the top bow area could have fixed this (below).
This is my second 1956 Buick convertible, the other being the 3-porthole Special by Conquest. Here's some comparison shots (apologies for the Conquest's whitewalls, which have a nasty habit of popping out if I look at them wrong). I give a slight edge to the Conquest's interior dash and side panels, but most other details come out in the BRK's favor.
This topic was modified 4 years ago by Harv Goranson
06/12/2021 2:11 pm
For me, in comparison the big detractor for the Conquest is its grille.
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06/12/2021 3:32 pm
@jack-dodds I think this was a small run by Buz, with perhaps little modification to the old Conquest. A blackwash would have helped.
06/12/2021 3:42 pm
@jack-dodds I think this was a small run by Buz, with perhaps little modification to the old Conquest. A blackwash would have helped.
Yes true; and in fairness it is older technology I suppose.
07/12/2021 10:22 am
Excellent pics and side by side comparison Harv..... I wanted the Conquest but did not know about them until Buz sold out.
Do you know how many were made?
07/12/2021 12:20 pm
I have the coral and white Conquest and the grill is black washed and perfect. IMO this color combination is rather strange but everyone's taste is different.
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07/12/2021 4:19 pm
@ben-lampson The box makes no mention of numbers but does statr this was a "special edition". I think it came out in late 2017 or very early 2018. I want to say I heard there were 15 made, but I could be wrong.
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07/12/2021 4:41 pm
Being terminally frugal, I built one using the GFCC Buick four door hardtop and also ended up with an Olds 98 four door hardtop using the redundant top on a Road Champs.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA