Buick Invicta Convertible '62

• Magnificent family full size roadster
• Fully restored and apart from a few details, in very good condition
• Top USA V8 fun for a reasonable budget

The Buick Invicta was produced from 1959 to 1963.   1962 saw the debut of the Wildcat two-door hardtop within the Invicta series. The Wildcat featured most of the interior trim of the Invicta Custom, which included standard bucket seats and upgraded door panels. Instead of the Invicta Custom's short console, however, the Wildcat had a long console with a tachometer and a shift lever. Other Wildcat features included special badging and exterior trim, along with a vinyl top and Electra 225 taillights, rather than those of the LeSabre/Invicta. These features placed the Wildcat well in step with the shift towards sports-oriented models.

Specifications

• Bodywork
• Length: cm (in): 544 (214.1)
• Width: cm (in): 198 (77.9)
• Height: cm (in): 143 (56.4)
• Wheelbase: cm (in): 312 (123)
• Weight: kg (lb): 1990 (4390)
• Mechanics.
• Displacement: V8 6572 cc (401 cu in), front-mounted
• Valve gear: 16
• Fuel system: 1 Rochester 4-barrel carburettor
• Gearbox: 2-speed automatic (GM Dynaflow)
• Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive
• Maximum power: 314 hp SAE at 4400 rpm
• Maximum torque: 483 Nm at 2800 rpm
• Maximum speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)