600HP Big Block '76 Buick Electra Custom | All Motor & Pure Badass

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  • It was great shooting with our friend Memo again and once again he did not disappoint with another of his custom builds. This car has been in his family since brand new and has recently undergone the APS/Memo transformation. Definitely different for us because it's more of a luxury/cruiser but giving it a built all Buick big block with close to 600HP is all us...sit back and enjoy the ride!
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  • @johnlopez3001
    @johnlopez3001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I'm 63 yrs old and I need this car for quick trips to the grocery store. 😎

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Really quick trips!

    • @rogercarpenter418
      @rogercarpenter418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just be careful backing out of the garage.

    • @quagmiredavis4117
      @quagmiredavis4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rogercarpenter418 no garage needed it is parked using tugs bringing it to the dock.... lmao 🤣

    • @dblockreal
      @dblockreal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bahahahaaa 😝

    • @garyb6219
      @garyb6219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@quagmiredavis4117 Now that was funny.

  • @GLHS592
    @GLHS592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    I love this man. He kept it Buick and didn't go the easy Chevy LS route!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And built it to almost 600hp with that Buick

    • @chucknoris7648
      @chucknoris7648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me to that’s how you do it

    • @GLHS592
      @GLHS592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@AutotopiaLA Amen! That is an awesome car. I love big 70s/80s barges with big blocks under the hood!

    • @jerryrice2752
      @jerryrice2752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I had roughly 600hp in my ol 72 skylark mildly done up 455.4 till the cops took it from me when I was a dumb kid and had no money to take it out the impound. I trusted a so called friend to take it out and he ran on me with the car. lol

    • @bbc454nos
      @bbc454nos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You mean GM LS? GM as in Buick, Pontiac etc?

  • @hockeymann88
    @hockeymann88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Wheel skirts are underrated. This thing is pretty badass.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Definitely a cool ride

    • @blackbolt3685
      @blackbolt3685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yesss,they make the car look Sleak,Gangster imo

    • @haydargokcebay2285
      @haydargokcebay2285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @hockeymann88... damn straight. They bring a level of sexiness and class not found in any car today.

    • @paranoyd29906
      @paranoyd29906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always liked them too

    • @jumpinjojo
      @jumpinjojo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They're rated right where they should be.

  • @danbourg76
    @danbourg76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    "The Blue Whale" is one nasty Buick with that 455 torque monster, and props for keeping it mostly original. F*ckin mint👌

  • @jbavalon3074
    @jbavalon3074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Now this is an original idea, finally.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Completely original

    • @cyclonekevin6199
      @cyclonekevin6199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly

    • @donaldstanfield8862
      @donaldstanfield8862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😉❤

    • @MRMAN-wb1tv
      @MRMAN-wb1tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      THERE IS NOTHING ORIGINAL ABOUT THIS!!! We have been building cars like this in the south for decades putting rims on them. Sometimes we redo them original, other times we rebuild them from the ground up.

    • @jacksonduval4995
      @jacksonduval4995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MRMAN-wb1tv bro that made that statement don't know shit 😆

  • @grego934
    @grego934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Sir you built one of the most beautiful baddest Buick’s on the planet ! The pride shows throughout! My Dad had Buick’s as well and I have always loved the Buick’s . Thank you for keeping it all Buick! If I owned it I wouldn’t change a thing ! Thank you for sharing ✌️

  • @fishpony1211
    @fishpony1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Super clean build… love how passionate he was about keeping it all original. 👍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s all in on everything he does and keeps it his style always

    • @onlyhereonce7290
      @onlyhereonce7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AutotopiaLA oh it shows. That man has purpose. And class. Props to him for doing it right. Very impressive.

  • @ZPositive
    @ZPositive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    If it had factory looking wheels, this would be a legendary sleeper.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yeah but he had to add some Memo style

    • @CarlDraper
      @CarlDraper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ^This! It would look a lot better without the silly wheels

    • @draines9237
      @draines9237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Some nice chrome forgiato 22s wouldn't of been bad with the right style of wheel or some vogue 20s

    • @khunigan
      @khunigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He ain't sneaking up on "NOBODY"with that exhaust.

    • @crw3673
      @crw3673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@draines9237 I felt the same way about the wheels. I think chrome rims would had complimented the stainless steel trim on the car. I would had gone 18s with white walls, same tire height. But dude made the car his way, can't knock him for his personal touch.

  • @stevenpickard1358
    @stevenpickard1358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Bring him back I want to know what else him owns! Cool car

  • @khabaaustralia
    @khabaaustralia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Why this channel has only 267k subscribers has me stumped it should be 1mill+. Shaun ya got such a good thing going, always awesome stuff. Cheers

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you and with support from people like you I believe we’ll hit 1 million and more in the near future

    • @smoknridez313
      @smoknridez313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      B cause he not a clown , ppl want a circus now

    • @ew1409
      @ew1409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just subscribed

  • @bryanluntz1603
    @bryanluntz1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Went from
    It's Fly to Sleeper soon as you turned the key👍
    My folks had a '65 Buick WildCat when I was young cool ride

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love that he did this to this and kept it Buick

  • @atsidis
    @atsidis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    So glad it’s Buick in a Buick…. T/A performance knows those engines better than the factory

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m with you

    • @LR-my2di
      @LR-my2di 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Prez of the GSCA is a genius with these engines. I got all my parts from the GSCA and after 6 1/2 yrs., I couldn't be happier.

  • @RomainSch999
    @RomainSch999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That is a sweet land yacht, love it and also love to see something different than typical LS swapped Muscle Car.

  • @tonyrobinson4434
    @tonyrobinson4434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yes, finally a 70,s car that can kick ass with class!

  • @wrotenwasp
    @wrotenwasp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAN....I LOVE vintage old GM boats of that era. I had a '79 4 door Regency with an Olds 403, a '80 Delta 88 with a 307 (last of the mechanical HEI/ 4 barrel Rochester) and an '84 4 door Delta 88. They didnt make 600 HP but they rode like riding on a cloud, were well maintained by the previous owners because they were older folks and they were easy to work on. Keeping this 600 HP monster Buick powered is so cool also. I stuck with Olds power in an 86 442 instead of going the easy route with a SBC.

  • @drdesmo8489
    @drdesmo8489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like when she was pullin outta the garage, nice back end. Man those cars were heavy !?! Great he kept it all original

  • @craigmarshall3386
    @craigmarshall3386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Straight gangster 😎
    Power & comfort

  • @ericbassel4805
    @ericbassel4805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Big Block Buick!!! No LS... ain't playin NO games💯💪

  • @er70nie
    @er70nie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a 76 LeSabre as a teenager. 350 was gutless but it was silky smooth. When I'd take an offramp and come coasting to a stop, you'd think it had stalled out it was so quiet. Doubled my money selling it but wish I'd kept it

  • @JohnGruber-di3cw
    @JohnGruber-di3cw หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That just goes to prove that you don't need a mid size car or a pony car to make a muscle car with luxury & without the pickup truck or haywagon ride!!! That's an Awesome Deuce & 1/4!!!

  • @szd963
    @szd963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love that exhaust, sounds mean but no one would think it came from there.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same thoughts here. Sounds like something else coming up on you

  • @eppyschopshop
    @eppyschopshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    YAAAAASSSS love seeing a built buick engine. Yeee yeeee 🤘

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Keeping it original but better

    • @mikepreciado7807
      @mikepreciado7807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me. 455 buick sounds clean with a healthy cam.

  • @michaelwilliams8297
    @michaelwilliams8297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bruh..... I recently inherited my grandmothers '66 Deuce quad cab. This is inspirational to the core.

  • @floydthompson8668
    @floydthompson8668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love luxury power combos! All I'd add is a ghost mural of a BUICK hawk on the hood.

  • @XC797
    @XC797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I miss the boat rides of the 70s .
    I was in high school when this car came out

  • @BTandKM111
    @BTandKM111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I had a 76. Tons of fun that car was. Fast and lots of room for everyone.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tons of room for sure and I love that it has some real power

  • @zacharywagner4162
    @zacharywagner4162 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m 19 and just bought a 1976 Buick Electra. And this just gave me so much inspiration

  • @OpenRoader
    @OpenRoader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So Cool, you will not see another raced out Big Buick at C&C. Bad ass!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely a one of a kind ride

  • @RobertWilliams-hr9tf
    @RobertWilliams-hr9tf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One word: "Clean" Love it! 👍🏾

  • @melvinburwell8202
    @melvinburwell8202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's a big daddy.
    OG Gangster style. Super pimpin fly. Dude.🤩😃🤑😜😎😎

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s awesome! And yeah, definitely a cool ride

  • @paulkiefer5514
    @paulkiefer5514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad owned 2 Electra 225s a 72 and a 76... I owned a 72 and we loved them. Yours is a treasure.... Thanks for sharing your story with this extremely exceptional automobile.

  • @larney37
    @larney37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I absolutely love this! I love the combo of big torque and soft comfy suspension.

  • @Cali2FRESH1
    @Cali2FRESH1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    " this is like riding on your sofa" lol
    Nice ride

  • @chazg8489
    @chazg8489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful ride
    Wanna see what else this gentleman has in his stable
    Respect

  • @primitivethoughts
    @primitivethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This article caught my eye, because I owned a 75 Electra 225 4 door for 15 years. Same midnight blue color with a white vinyl top. Fast, comfortable, and reliable. 1975 was the first year requiring catalytic converters. I replaced it with a "Dutchman", but was told it wouldn't pass inspection in New York, so I put it back in. The only bad thing was: "It never passed a filling station it didn't like"

  • @davidmitchell8417
    @davidmitchell8417 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love those Electra 225., my dad had two of them. The first one at 16 years of age I learned to drive and would sneak off and street race with. It was a sleeper and would walk down most of my friends who had the fast cars of that time. I was much older when he purchased the last one and it road like a dream...

  • @kurtpoblenz2741
    @kurtpoblenz2741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m a mopar man....... & I gotta say , that Buick is awesome 👍🏻

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool is cool imo and this is definitely 😎

  • @crw3673
    @crw3673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bad Ass Buick coming through! I love projects that are outside of the quote on quote the norm.

  • @pointsur67
    @pointsur67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES!!!!!!! A DEUCE AND A QUARTER!!! That was MY era as a kid!!!

  • @darylmatis4061
    @darylmatis4061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always loved those big Buicks, my parents had a 77 Electra 4 door, i always felt like i was riding in an ocean liner in that car

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment!!

    • @darylmatis4061
      @darylmatis4061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutotopiaLA i would love to find one of those Buicks but i live in northern Ohio and they rotted out in no time there

  • @brandaneakright6082
    @brandaneakright6082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Buick electra is awesome, love them big cruisers especially ones that are sleepers.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pure cool right here

  • @angelmotorsportsyanez2135
    @angelmotorsportsyanez2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It’s more rare to see something other than an LS. Love it !!🔥🔥

  • @petemcfeet28
    @petemcfeet28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a great car to pull a bank heist with! Lots of room, can haul 5 guys with big guns and a boatload of cash. Flies completely under the radar as a getaway car and in case the chase gets hairy, there's a lot of weight to knock cars out the way! Giddy up and "HANDS UP!"

  • @stevepick9527
    @stevepick9527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE this Buick...my dad had one and stock it was a torque monster. Would take his car out and lay rubber, at first he couldn’t figure out why he had to get new rear tires lol
    He figured it out and made me pay for them! I was a youngster back then...miss those days!

  • @tercelken
    @tercelken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The cam in that Duce and quarter in really thumping!
    👍🏽

  • @tonylittle8634
    @tonylittle8634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Buick’s were known for being a sleeper. My dad had a 1967 with a 430 that would own many a young street kids.

    • @krypttoenight9971
      @krypttoenight9971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's all the old man drove back in da day
      wildcats, riviera, 225,
      67, 67, 72

    • @crw3673
      @crw3673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@krypttoenight9971 those cars you listed right there are known as the gentleman sport cars!

  • @typ4101
    @typ4101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the 73' version of that in high school. Now I am pushing a 62' Lesabre with that 410 Wildcat engine. My dad had the 76' 4door as well as the 62 and 68 Electra.

  • @NotthatGuy17
    @NotthatGuy17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could you image that car how it is now being driven back in its day lol. People would lay an egg. Lol

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would trip people out for sure!

  • @jimmagnus1200
    @jimmagnus1200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There is a lot to like about this car, but I absolutely love that sound!

  • @blackbolt3685
    @blackbolt3685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This would be me,keeping it true to it's Buick roots,with power upgrades,also like the dark wheels selection,making it Sinister,and,sounds good.
    I remember when I wanted to do this to a Olds 98,and most ppl (who were old school hot rod guys) were telling me how it can't be done to a luxury cruiser,and,only the popular ones like Chevys,or,Fords,etc,this prove my point

  • @nathanielwaters6730
    @nathanielwaters6730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, my late sister had a '73 Buick LeSabre with a Buick 350, car caught fire, but still ran, I'm a Mopar Dude, but I love the big GM bodies from 1971-1976!!!

  • @DavidNeyens
    @DavidNeyens ปีที่แล้ว

    As a child if the ‘70s, I am digging the vibe!

  • @michaelbrown5601
    @michaelbrown5601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the dual antennas. Pure class. Every big old car needs em

  • @antwonlewang1390
    @antwonlewang1390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh my goodness 😂😂😂😎 who does this to a 225? Insane 😜 I love this show sean

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I always enjoy shooting with Memo. He has his own thing and I think he’s as cool as it gets

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I always enjoy shooting with Memo. He has his own thing and I think he’s as cool as it gets

  • @fobbitoperator3620
    @fobbitoperator3620 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After a long day on the road, seeing & hearing this, has made me need to clean tadpoles off the ceiling. CAR PORNOGRAPHY!!!

  • @trevorsanchez2470
    @trevorsanchez2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely a sleeper that’s forsure! Very clean inside and out! And love the engine setup he has on it!!!! Very nice all around!! Great build!!!!

  • @markkushba5960
    @markkushba5960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Duice and a quarter, Damn that car brings back memories. Nice fine ride. Screaming Buick power.

  • @jeffnowak7462
    @jeffnowak7462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kudos to this guy. 👏 love what he did ,and how he did it. If anyone cares I myself have a 70 Nova SS SITTING in my garage

  • @DT-mv2rh
    @DT-mv2rh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OK. At first i saw this and thought 'not my thing'. Then I saw it launch and listened to the history and thought 'actually, this is kinda cool man'... Different 👍🏻

  • @sethjohnson6539
    @sethjohnson6539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Taste and class ! Two thumbs up. Way to cool for school,my mom and step dad had an Electra 225 so this edition is very special.

  • @CTemple82
    @CTemple82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This thang would look so good with all black or paint matched bumpers and trim, then maybe lower it just a little. But it’s still such a cool car just the way it is! Props to this guy for being different but in a cool way.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Memo definitely has his own style

  • @kendallsmith1458
    @kendallsmith1458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Sunroof down, diamond in the back, diggin the scene with a gangsta lean, OHHHH oh oh..."

    • @kendallsmith1458
      @kendallsmith1458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @YAHshakar While the lyrics say "you may not own a brand new Cadillac" I recall many Buick & Olds getting the treatment back then. It's a sentiment!

  • @tomvalpo9361
    @tomvalpo9361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these big sleds with rims, suspension/brake upgrades and a ton of power. Very cool.

  • @adamboyle3331
    @adamboyle3331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dude rocks, the button up, the hat, the glasses, and the toothpick. Total classic dude

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She's a big ol' gurl. I love that big ol' gurl! Even at half the HP, I still want it.

  • @chrislovett87
    @chrislovett87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it, such a cool cruiser.

  • @Vlm293
    @Vlm293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how classic and modern at the same time in the Buick symbol on the center caps just makes it even better

  • @paulbrosco281
    @paulbrosco281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this 70's boat revival. lots of good deals out there on some unmolested original drivers. great video.

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley6468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Other than the wheels I’m loving it. The rims just look ‘off’. I can’t quite pinpoint it. But much love for keeping everything original Buick.

    • @raw720
      @raw720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He had to find a wheel that was light but big enough to fill up that wheel well, and the car is too powerful for wire spokes. His options were limited.

    • @elcoholic79
      @elcoholic79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree. Id do something with a polished lip

    • @TOBYH
      @TOBYH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elcoholic79 AGREE 100%

    • @LR-my2di
      @LR-my2di 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!

    • @demikpre
      @demikpre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raw720 yea , now sandman designed offers the classic wheel designs in 24s+ they're just finally make there way into cars

  • @pinotgrizio3567
    @pinotgrizio3567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love how he loves his car it makes me love it. Sounds kick ass

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same for me. His passion makes this car even cooler

    • @onlyhereonce7290
      @onlyhereonce7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutotopiaLA it makes a difference. His passion shows. He doesn’t make excuses. On purpose.

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnificent beast. Great American car owned by a great American.

  • @johncholmes643
    @johncholmes643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So blessed when the hood popped and there was Buick under the hood!

  • @tyrell8108
    @tyrell8108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s insane this things weighs the same as my brand new Challenger. I thought it would be way heavier

    • @MrEvilTag
      @MrEvilTag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought it would be lighter

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought it would be way heavier too

    • @LSp8
      @LSp8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got a 15' Charger RT and my baby tips the scale at 4300ish thanks to all the modern safety requirements and 40 airbags along with tons of electronic crap that every new car needs ironically a unibody. These old beasts are just heavy simply for their frames and heavy body metal. My 96' Impala is also about the same 💪🏾💪🏾

    • @crw3673
      @crw3673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AutotopiaLA I think between the size of the car, the size and material of the interior, plus the big block under the hood. Me think's closer to 5000 lbs

    • @musclebone7875
      @musclebone7875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AutotopiaLA my '68 impala weighs 4,260 pounds with a 565hp mild big block chevy. That Buick was nice

  • @jerryburdick8051
    @jerryburdick8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this guy and I really like the car. FWIW my guess would be closer to 5,200 lbs. Thanks for the video!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s such a cool guy and I’m with you on the car

  • @scottreal7787
    @scottreal7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My parents had a 4 door 76. Loved driving that car. Only car we had that groceries from 3 stores would fit in the trunk.

  • @MrEvilTag
    @MrEvilTag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally something that isnt a boring ls. Definitely different

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t think LS is boring personally but it’s refreshing to see something completely different and still a badass

    • @MrEvilTag
      @MrEvilTag 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutotopiaLA boring in the sense that its become too generic now. As soon as i saw 600 hp my first thought was oh good ANOTHER ls

  • @lucs1071
    @lucs1071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Almost perfect, just get period correct wheels and its perfect.

  • @DzHarryNuttz
    @DzHarryNuttz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect exhaust, perfect color, perfect wheels. The car is just perfect❤

  • @EYSSEN2001
    @EYSSEN2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the variety of cars show cased on this channel .

  • @XAPAN88
    @XAPAN88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So this is THE limo you want…two doors…big engine…the looks…the sound…beautiful😍

  • @FloridaManConstruction
    @FloridaManConstruction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it!

  • @timbrown9731
    @timbrown9731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ain't no beater Buick!

  • @C_71
    @C_71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is one of the most beautiful cars ever made! My father's father had a white with maroon plush interior Sedan!

  • @gilwilliams9036
    @gilwilliams9036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for not L.S. swapping that beast

  • @optimaprime8970
    @optimaprime8970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Imo this and the avalanche are my favorite vids. I fuckin love this build. Big girls needs love too. So glad he didnt throw 30's on it. Its perfect

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s so cool to hear! We always try keeping variety and love hearing your thoughts here

    • @optimaprime8970
      @optimaprime8970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AutotopiaLA in my opinion lots of builds seem cookie cutter. Not to discredit any of the beautiful builds I've seen here but it's nice to see people step outside the box

  • @proskills2168
    @proskills2168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Build what YOU like. Looks comfortable inside. Keep your pimp hand strong.

  • @Ironwind1972
    @Ironwind1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With headhunters buying up all the traditional muscle cars just to resell, essentially driving up the prices, it's nice seeing these builds. Giving some of us laymen ideas on building something we can afford and enjoy. I'm also enjoying seeing a surge in the old truck builds.

  • @impslap7620
    @impslap7620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This has to be one of my top 5 faves that you've featured. IDK if I would've resisted the urge to sit it on some 3-piece 24's or 26's but it sure looks damn good as-is. I've got an '87 Turbo Regal Limited in the fleet so I know very well how Buick does "fast with class"!

  • @jimmyc6686
    @jimmyc6686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love when I just finished smoking a fat spliff and come inside after being out to attend my plants to find a new AutotopiaLA upload.

  • @craigblake
    @craigblake 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That put mad smiles on my face, had a '76 Riviera 455, those turbo 400 trans. are bulletproof, thanks for sharing!

  • @richardcarter4831
    @richardcarter4831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brings back memories.....I had a 72 Electra 225 with a 455 four barrel.... posi traction. Power to spare !!

  • @raindropcleaners
    @raindropcleaners 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a fun car! Also, as usual, the Black Widows sound sick!

  • @CaydensDaddy91
    @CaydensDaddy91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think it needs to be bagged with a set of 20" Detroit steel wheels paint matched with the body with the chrome beauty rings and the bullet center cap with whitewalls

  • @a.f.s.3004
    @a.f.s.3004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! My dad had a 1987 Caprice with full interior….9.00’s on the street. 632 Big block!💪

  • @michaellingo640
    @michaellingo640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful. In my opinion older vehicles with style, such as this one, are just timeless.

  • @JohnMacFergus-oz5cp
    @JohnMacFergus-oz5cp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that car! Nice that you kept it classic and didn't go overboard. Great paint job too!

  • @somerandomvertebrate9262
    @somerandomvertebrate9262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the guys driving past filming this beauty.

  • @karlviolin
    @karlviolin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "still has the 8 track inside" too cool love it. exhaust rumble sounds great !!
    great car !! 😎👍

  • @hotrod4d
    @hotrod4d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the big block buicks, my dad has a 70 and 71 electra when I was a kid

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s just something cool about em

  • @gearhead0330
    @gearhead0330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 78 caprice classic. I love the mid to late 70’s era land yachts built to make power! I love this car, much respect for keeping it Buick

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He kept it og all the way just better