The final front 3/4 view shows the use of a 1953 Buick grille and the modified rear bumper used below it. On this version the rear bumper used on the front was reshaped at the center with the guards removed for an ultimate smooth look. Next was getting the top chopped in the same way as the side view. The Grille teeth were extended and the front bumper was replaced by a reshaped rear bumper from the same year Buick. The unwanted trim was removed and the rear fenders were modified to match the side view (with 1951 Cadillac taillights). Dan wanted to have stock headlight rings for a classic look, but with frenched lights. The first step was to get the car lowered as we did on the side view. Specials featured a big Buick grill up front but, aside from that, there wasn’t much more luxury baked into these cars. This one is available for 4,500 or best offer through craigslist in upstate New York. The front 3/4 view of Dan’s Buick that we would use for the Digital Restyling. That grill though The Special was Buick’s entry level offering in 1950. The lower back portion of the rear fender was extended and set at an angle to flow better with the taillights and the rest of the car. The rear fender character line was moved up about an inch to meet with the bottom of the taillight. 1949 Cadillac taillights were used and they flow better with the shape of the trunk than the 1951 models we used in an earlier version. The typical Cadillac tail fin was not used which resulted in a much smoother flow. At the rear a set of 1951 Cadillac taillights are fitted to the modified rear fenders. The first photo shows the stock 1950 Buick Dan had bought for the project.įirst things to do was to get the stance of the car right, removed the emblems and handles etc. And perhaps somebody else will get inspired by them. With all the Digital Restyling finished we figured it would be nice to show them here. Some time later, Dan decided to sell the project car and move on with other things. Sadly some time after the front 3/4 views were done, the project came to an halt. Once the side view customizing was agreed on, a front 3/4 view was created.This view would show the new grille and headlights treatment. Once the chop was finalized and approved on, a few versions with other customizing elements were created. The window trim and stainless would have to be heavily modified or made from scratch for the best effect. In this case we wanted to create the ultimate chop with the best possible profile. The 1950 Buicks are not the easiest cars to get right when chopping. I starting with a side view to get the most important aspect of this car, the chop as good as possible and to figure out what needed to be done on the real car to recreate this. This way Dan had a visual guidance when it came time to start the building of his car. I would create several views of his Buick with the restyling done digitally to visualize the final car. And he listed all the things he wanted, and did not wanted to see in his own dream custom. We looking at other cars or elements from cars that he liked. Dan’s plan was to built a classic restyled 1950 Buick with wonderful styling.īefore the digital restyling process begun, Dan and I talked about his dream car. This is a really cool cruiser! Very rare.1950 BUICK DIGITAL RESTYLING In 2011 I created several digital styling studies for Dan Christensen in Denmark. Heat and air controls and stereo have been neatly installed. New doorpanels carpet and suede headliner. New gray pinstriped upholstery firm seat cushions. I love how the rear doors bulge out to follow the contour of the rear fenders that's probably the whidest door ever produced! Interior has been completely redone. It is perfect for the customized that what's to do something different or for the person that is looking for a decent bumper/grill for rechroming. The gun sight hood ornament tinted glass fender skirts and big radial whitewalls add to its image. This is a one year Bumper so there aren't very many out there that have been separated from the car. The fabulous grill front and rear bumpers have been rechromed. The body is also impressive it's solid and straight. The underneath of the car is completely rock solid original metal. Also upgraded Turbo 400 auto ice cold Vintage a/c system power steering and brakes. Upgraded 1967 Buick Wildcat 430 cubic engine with 360 horsepower. Big sabertooth grill in front jetback roof line and trunk in back. This is a really beautiful and sleek car.