Autoweek recently interviewed Jay Leno and took a ride in his '55 Buick Roadmaster. The car has an interesting history - it was Leno's first ride when he moved to California.
The car sat for a number of years until a now-successful Leno decided to restore the car - with a twist.
It now sports a GM572 crate motor pushing over 600 hp and the rear suspension from a C4 Corvette and the front suspension from a C5. Leno reports it will give a Porche 911 Turbo a run in the twisties.
Best of all - in sleeper tradition - the car was restored to look like a stock '55 Buick. Even the hubcaps have been expanded to cover the now-17 inch wheels.
Check it out - http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_co...t_code=06494089
The car sat for a number of years until a now-successful Leno decided to restore the car - with a twist.
It now sports a GM572 crate motor pushing over 600 hp and the rear suspension from a C4 Corvette and the front suspension from a C5. Leno reports it will give a Porche 911 Turbo a run in the twisties.
Best of all - in sleeper tradition - the car was restored to look like a stock '55 Buick. Even the hubcaps have been expanded to cover the now-17 inch wheels.
Check it out - http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_co...t_code=06494089