1966 Buick Wildcat
Nicholas Latkovic Vehicle story
“A car is performance, styling, ride and handling. When all those elements are tuned together, the car is a Buick. The tuned car.” —General Motors, 1966
APPEARANCE
Original factory color in Shell Beige (Code V). Original Madrid grain vinyl upholstery in Black (Trim No. 428). Original Trenton-style carpeting in Black.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
Interior — Tilt steering wheel. Cruise control. Speed-o-Matic safety buzzer. Air conditioning. AM/FM Sonomatic radio w/ manual antenna. Rear seat speakers. Custom seat belts (2 rear plus 2 retractable front). Hazard warning flasher. Glare-proof rear-view mirror. Soft-ray tinted glass. Carpet savers. Tissue dispenser.
Exterior — Outside rear view mirror. Rallye chrome wheels. White wall tires.
PROVENANCE
This automobile was ordered by Mr. Lloyd Axmear on December 15, 1965 for $4,467.23. It was delivered to Century Motors in Sigourney, Iowa on January 19, 1966 at 1pm.
Engine
“The Buick Wildcat 445 is one of the lightest and most compact of the larger displacement engines manufactured today. This 401-cubic-inch V-8 develops high torque at lower rpms, providing crisp cruising speeds, economically. Developing 280-horsepower at 4400 rpms, this engine features permanent mold and die-cast aluminum components to reduce weight.” —General Motors, 1966
Wheels and tires
Factory 15-inch Rallye chrome wheels with all-season Vanderbilt tires (P235/75R15).
Brakes
Power drum brakes.
Transmission
2-speed Super Turbine 300