New Buick from Kess

Something about the 1st picture (driver's side view) that doesn't look right to me. Not sure exactly, but the rear window seems to extend back too far.

@kenspear

 Side view 

Blackwall tires?  Hate it!

The whole model looks like a hot mess.

Is this still just a prototype?

Posted by: @whodeytink

Blackwall tires?  Hate it!

The whole model looks like a hot mess.

Is this still just a prototype?

Do not know why Kess has not figured out whitewall tires.  Their 1969 Buick Sport Wagon also had black walls.

Posted by: @kenspear

Something about the 1st picture (driver's side view) that doesn't look right to me. Not sure exactly, but the rear window seems to extend back too far.

Seems to match the real car pic (I thought the same as you).  Maybe the windows being in the up position helps create that illusion...not sure.  I think (hope) this is a prototype; hence the blackwalls and the overly long tail pipes.

Kess has mistaken the chrome door glass trim for doorframes. This four-window body shell used hardtop door shells only. The six-window body shell (and wagons) used sedan doors with full window frames.

May as well mention that current assembly processes of these models (not just Kess) doesn't allow for the curved side glass that started to be used on the 1:1 cars of this era (first used on the '57 Imperial I think). One piece, vacuum formed "glass" inserts are the solution (photo etched window trim can be affixed to it). Old technology that - unless refined in some way - will block the nicely detailed interiors that were getting on our models.

Wasn't Sergio also coming out with a '59?

@mg-harv yes, but wagon. 

First time ever did I see a 59 Buick without whitewall tires..

I don't even think even a base trim '59 Buick version would be seen without whitewalls, even though this was always a low-cost extra that needed to be specified.  Entry level or commercial-duty Chevys, sure.  But blackwalls were simply gauche on a Buick.

Sure wish they chose a Buick from the late 60s instead.  Brooklin's '67 Wildcat [see John Kuvakas' post from Thursday] has been the only game in town, so any additional offerings would help Buick collectors fill in the many gaps here. 

@kenspear Two more photos of the Buick. Looks like thin chrome tape for side molding but lost its way to top of front fender. Wish I could get the unfinished car with accessories and start it over myself. Too bad I could use this flat top in my flat top 59/60 GM cars.

I hope they improve this model.  The 59 is my favorite full size Buick of all time.  I'm down for both of Sergio's new wagons.  But this one.......

It's a convertible, but this '59 has some detailing that I prefer.  

I would like to add the 4-door hardtop, but I'm not sure the one featured is for me.  BTW, the windshield on this one was a little loose, and as I returned it to its display case, it came off entirely.  Guess what I will be doing later today!!

                                    David H     

Posted by: @bob-jackman

First time ever did I see a 59 Buick without whitewall tires..

Kess is just modeling this Buick as it would be on the third owner who didn't replace worn tires with whitewalls.