1955 Buick Century Convertible from the July 2013 Catalog

Our July 2013 California Car Cover catalog cover featured a 1955 Buick Century Convertible. I had actually spotted this car last year at a local car show. Fortunately, the car owner, Steve Rostam, is a customer of California Car Cover. Once summer rolled around again we were able to coordinate a time to meet with Steve at his garage and photograph the '55 along with a variety of other Buick projects that Steve is currently working on. Here are the photo highlights.

Yes, that is a Cadillac, not a Buick. Steve has a variety of Buick vehicles that are in the works, but still does have some other classics, like this 1959 Cadillac. Steve and his father have been Buick fans for many years and have accumulated a nice collection of the brand.

A warning in the garage.

Fully restored and another one in the works.

The Century features two-tone leather interior that has been fully restored to original condition. The car also feature power windows, seats and antenna. In addition it has the wonderbar radio with foot switch.

Under the hood of the Century is a 322 Nailhead V8 engine with 236 hp and a Carter four barrel carburetor.

The Century has a white vinyl top for whenever the sun isn't shining in Southern California.

Even though the focus of the photo shoot was the 1955, there were still a few other Buicks on site that Steve is working on.

The Century also features the factory Kelsey Hayes wire wheels.

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Here is the final version of our July 2013 catalog cover. Thanks again to Steve Rostam for taking the time to assist us with the photo shoot. Follow along with us for more photos and video coverage from California Car Cover photo shoots and car shows we attend around the country.

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May 2012 Catalog Cover Car: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Our May 2012 catalog cover featured a custom 1955 Ford Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was built by Tucker's Performance Center in Las Vegas, NV. You might recognized the name of that shop from a previous blog post. Rick Tucker, the owner of Tucker's Performance, gave us a tour of his facility while we were in Las Vegas for an automotive event. On that tour we spotted this Thunderbird.

Custom Fit Plushweave Car Cover

  

The Thunderbird was in its final stages of completion when we visited the shop. It was to unveiled at this year's Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, Ca. After the show, Rick brought the vehicle out to our photo shoot so we could feature it on our May catalog cover. 

The Thunderbird features many custom touches. At first glance the T-Bird looks close to stock except for the frenched headlights and shaved door handles. After a while of looking over the car you'll notice the custom grille, shaved parking lamps and wipers, extended quarter panels and raked rear fins.

The car also features custom rear wheel openings and shaved and tucked bumpers. The custom interior and trunk trim was completed by Gabe's Custom Interiors. The vehicle has a smoothed firewall and custom floor.

The Thunderbird is painted in a Coral Sand finish. All body and paint work was completed by the crew at Tucker's Performance.

Custom trunk upholstery

Schott's Wheels with a custom finish

Under the hood is an all aluminum 452 Ford engine. The car sits on a modified Art Morrison Max G frame.

In case you did not receive one in the mail, here is what the May 2012 catalog cover looks like. Thank you to car owner Al Hummel for letting us photograph the vehicle and to Rick Tucker and everyone at Tucker's Performance for bringing the car out to the photo shoot. For more information on Rick's shop, please visit their website.

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