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1959 Buick Invicta Station Wagon Looks Pretty In Pink

Back in the late ‘50s, as Buick rolled out a series of new nameplates and models, the Buick Invicta was introduced as a replacement for the Buick Century, the latter of which had been in production off and on since the ‘30s. Offered as a premium full-sizer in multiple body styles with the potential for extra go under the hood, the Invicta was sometimes referred to as the “banker’s hotrod.” Although the nameplate didn’t last long, eventually ceding to the Buick Wildcat in 1963, this machine still managed to capture the attention of hotrodders and speed freaks, as evidenced by the custom station wagon featured here.

This particular 1959 Buick Invicta Station Wagon was built by the Color On Wheels hotrod shop, located in Denver, Colorado. Outside, we see the characteristic Invicta styling treatment, with a slanted front fascia that narrows the quad headlamps with a furrowed-brow hoodline. The front grille is all chrome, and matches the heavy chrome treatments for the side trim and bumpers.

The deep profile creases lead the eye rearwards into large rear tail fins, which complement the squared-off rear section nicely. The whole thing is finished in pink, giving it even more of an attention-getting aesthetic.

The custom treatment continues inside, where we find an assortment of grays for the various upholstery bits. Front and rear bucket seats provide a nice place to sit, while new digital gauges provide the driver with all necessary info.

Although the Buick Invicta is well-known for offering the infamous 401 Nailhead V8 engine, this particular example was fitted with a 502 cubic-inch Ram Jet V8 pumping out 502 horsepower. An automatic transmission with a TCI Outlaw shifter swaps the cogs, while Wilwood brakes throw the anchor.

The estimated value for this custom 1959 Buick Invicta is set between $50,000 and $60,000, and is offered without reserve as lot number 6183 from the Roadmaster Collection. It now heads to auction at the RM Sotheby’s Auburn Fall event set to take place September 3rd through the 5th, with remote bidding, plus live in-person bidding for pre-registered bidders and accompanying guests.

What would you pay for this custom 1959 Buick Invicta? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Buick news and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. That old “Mary Kay” car just got a great make-over.

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  2. Love long-roofs . . . love Buicks. This one is outstanding and tastefully unique. I’d go $50k.

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  3. Was that Buick originally a 4 Door? If so, they did a great job to make it a 2 door !!!

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  4. Who ever road in the back cargo area of an old wagon going down the road, raise your hand. Way before seat belts and child seats.

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  5. The color from that era was not really pink and neither is this. It was White over Salmon.
    My parents owned an Oldsmobile and a Buick from 59-61.

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  6. The only thing I would’ve done differently is install an aluminum Buick big block from TA Performance in Arizona.

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  7. Would have looked better if they used a 2 door hardtop on their build. It looks it a plain grocery getter instead a beautiful knock your socks off custom. As same as 1957 Chevy station wagon compared to a 1957 Chevy Nomad.

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  8. I can’t believe Buick built a 2 dr wagon – unless some beginner in a Buick Zone office or dealership ordered it by mistake. I’ve seen a one Chevrolet Brookwood two door but never a Pontiac Catalina, Oldsmobile Delta, nor Buick LeSabre 2 door full sized wagon. I doubt he built a 2 door out of a 4 door and those who say the car is not pink are correct. That has to be some rose metallic. Olds and Buick both had a Elvis Presley type pink in 1958 but it did not return in 1959. as a wagon lover then and now it is nice but I prefer a custom like that to be a little closer to stock. There were no wagons as great as the 1957-58 Oldsmobile Fiestas and Buick Century Caballero Estate wagons in the 4 door hardtop body. charlie barnett

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    1. It wasn’t. Buick didn’t offer 2-door wagons then. This is aftermarket customization.

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  9. $20000.00 and my AR-15,,,1965 USAF issue.

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    1. This is a great piece of Buick craftsmanship. Love the creative work done to this wagon. Worth $60,000 !!!

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