Bill, you’ve delivered your truest self in this video. I forgot my own miseries for 40 minutes. Thanks for the dose of humor. Keep up the great work and that whisky therapy!
"Jerk merging" - perfect term for it. Sweet looking ride. This is from that time period where you could actually see the all around the engine and get to everything.
I would spend hours in my garage polishing and buffing this Buick Wildcat. What a looker, Bill. Its a perfect convertible to tool down Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, on a Sunday Afternoon. Wow!
@@HipsterDoofus100 …Now why do you feel the need to make a sophomoric, idiotic comment like that?? It employs the most meager level of intellect, which directly reflects upon you only, as the buffoon in the conversation.
This is my favorite car of all the cars you reviewed and most have been wonderful. Penelope should just keep this one since she has the money and the place to keep it. I would not auction this beauty off she is a keeper.
Always had a soft spot for Wildcats, both my father and uncle had '63 hardtops. This '64 has to be one of the most beautiful examples I have ever seen. FYI , when new, that storage bin in the console had a sticker inside that said Litter Box. Thanks for posting this rolling work of art.
That was indeed Vintage Bill. Bill, your sincerity is very much appreciated. With regard to the weather there in Florida, I could simply not imagine living in such heat and humidity for so much of the year. I live in Southern Ontario where we endure some of what you are speaking of for only about 3 -4 months every summer, and as such, am one of those "Chipper Canadians" that you regularly reference. I have a great appreciation of you and wish you the best my friend.
Thank you, Bill for reminding me of a better time! And as Deric said, I honestly forgot my own miseries for 40 minutes as I was remembering growing up & living this era.
Love this Wildcat. Had an uncle that had a couple growing up. I always thought they were classy and cool. Not, overdone like Cadillac and not on every corner like a Chevy. Little more cleaner style than a Starfire(and I love Olds Starfires). Wildcat is definitely cool..!!
@curbozerboomer1773 That goes without saying. Times change, and things change. There's nothing wrong with liking style that was a sign of the times. I'm well aware, that in an accident, these cars would crumple around you like an aluminum can.
What an absolutely classy boat that Wild “thing” Cat is. I love how the front bumper wraps around to the front of the front wheels, which are absolutely gorgeous. The Canadians are probably fighting to get a ride in that beautiful black interior. Wow, that car was made back when convertibles were made to be parade queens. I can just imagine a beautiful blond sitting on the boot. Great video as always Bill. Thanks for the entertainment.
This is one of the most awesome rides Bill has ever reviewed. Massive, sporty, powerful! Tons of chrome but not gratuitously slathered on. Each piece is purposeful and substantial. Add a huge V8, the bullshit nanny speed reminder and a center console with a factory tach! Man, it doesn’t get much better than that! Thanks, Bill! Good luck with the auction on this baby!
About ten years ago I was walking through a salvage yard when I stumbled across three of these Wildcats sitting one next to another!! The strange part is one was a 1963 Wildcat Convertible, a 1964 convertible and at 1964 hardtop and each car was not in bad shape either!! and all three of them was sitting side by side each other!!
Has to be one of the most beautiful cars that you have shown us. My aunt from Massachusetts brought one of these with her when she visited us in Bridgewater NS circa 1968. I loved it then and I love it now. Mary's husband Peter.
My dad's first new car was a 1967 Wildcat, with a 430ci, 360hp engine...by then, the nailhead had been discontinued..That 67 was very rapid, 060 was in 7.7 seconds--really quick for such a heavy car. My dad racked up 330,000 miles on that beast, with no major troubles...but a drunk came around a corner, and slammed into the parked Buick. The frame was bent, end of story for that magnificent car. Buick had a slogan back then..."When better cars are built, Buick will build them".
Bill you are certifiably Car Crazy! It's great 👍, glad someone besides myself appreciates the character these cars had meaning 2002 and earlier models. Thanks big guy. Keep em coming.
My dad had a new Centurion, I don't know the year. I used to call it the Whale. Two doors that were huge. It was a cream color. I took my driver's license road test with it and passed when I was seventeen which was in 1974. Just an enormous beast of a car. I remember having to parallel park for the test, (New York), and my student driver teacher taught us a little trick to parallel park. It looked like there was no way you'd successfully do it, especially in that monster car. The tester sitting next to me was looking around in panic when I cut the wheel all the way to the left and backed in to the spot absolutely perfect. Ah, what memories. My Dad was a GM guy. I remember we had a Pontiac Tempest before the Buick.
Now this is an interesting car: rare, little used or seen nameplate. Love the Wildcat side marker, the brushed chrome (or aluminum?) side rocker strips, and the chrome surround of the gas filler door. Nice central console too. That bin was pretty big (as was everything else in the 60s according to Bill).The 455 ft-Lb of torque is impressive. But that rag top seals the deal. And what a nice exterior color: eye catching. Buick made some cool cars...this is one of them.
I love the 'turn signal philosophy' and the description of some contemporary drivers :) The car is very stylish, for sure! Greetings to everyone from Europe, Slovakia!
Nice car Bill! And man, love your wit and seasoned voice. Telling Dalton where the pen is… “What’s the point, he clearly can’t read or write..” such great delivery and tone with your commentary. You are super entertaining… And to think, I came her for the cars! Such a bonus to have personality AND cars. Good work!
my grandfather had the wildcat 1965. it became the company car for errands . that car had the quietest engine everybody would forget to turn it off . then try to start it when it was running. it was a powerfull engine.
Hey Bill, Wow, what an excellent peace on the 64 Wildcat. You deserve a lot of credit to be able to present but even find as beautiful example as you have! I’ve got to give Chrysler credit for inventing the full size muscle car segment when they came out with the 300 in 1955. When I was 15 in 1970 my neighbor Andy tried to get me to buy one of his friends 1957 Chrysler 300 with a 392 - 375 HP Hemi. “Start working on it now and be done when you get your license he said”. It was 13 years old, had bad body rust over the head lights and lower rear quarters and looked enormous. Kick my self for not listening to Andy! A bachelor, Andy had some nice Grand Prix’s so he knew what had power under the hood! Interesting how GM got on this segment with the Impala SS in 1961. And, like Oldsmobile in 1964 and Chevy and Buick in 1965 joined the intermediate muscle car segment after the GTO introduction Pontiac, Olds and Buick follow with their full size MC’s in 1962 with the Grand Prix, Starfire and Wildcat. My Dad had a 1962 Invicta convertible, silver, black top, red interior. His Uncle Jim had a 1962 & 1965 Wildcat coup, both white, black vinyl top red interior. I remember the Wildcat had more bling in the interior and had heavier chrome rear light bezels like the Electra. Ford had the Galaxie 500 XL and Plymouth the Fury. These cars offered the (usually) middle aged gentleman more bling and exclusivity and I think that was the purpose of this full size MC segment. When you drove up in one people noticed and gave you a wave or thumbs up. They had to pay a little more but for all the nice options they offered it was worth it. When I was a young teenager riding around with my Dad, uncles or friends that drove these cars I remember getting the looks, the smiles and it would make your hart pound with excitement! Love reading your subscribers comments and I know I talk to much!!! Bill, thank you for triggering my mind back the days of real American superiority and wonder.😀
I’m so sick of how Doug acts overwhelmed by how “absolutely insane” any little common place car gadget or system is, if it were made before he was born.
IMO...Buick was simply the best car you could get from the GM lineup back then. I have owned three Buicks, and have no regrets concerning these solid cars.
Fabulous car....fantastic video...no pressure Bill...no stress nessissto...you are in the cool zone....thanks for all of your knowledge and great delivery!
I had a 64 Wildcat. It was not a convertible, It was a coupe. It wasn't loaded with all the bells and whistles. I had remote mirrors,drivers side spotlightt,and those great looking chrome Buick mag style wheels.Of course it had The 401 nailhead 445 Engine with turbo 400 trans. The color was Arctic White. The chrome was flawless. I didn't have AC. It had great vents that were as good as AC. The car was Superb in every way. Rock solid,great ride and handling,great power,and very reliable. I tell everyone that is why I would really rather have a BUICK.
My oldest brother bought a 64 Buick LeSabre convertible about 1965, I was still a little kid, but I remember it was not as nice as this beautiful Wildcat, this really something nice. Looks like it has California black plates. People called these "The Bankers Hotrod". 64 has the hydamatic, Dynaflow ended in 63
@motomuso - re: "so beautiful" = yeahhh ... November 2016 when Donald J.Trump defeated Hillary ... who failed to "cheat" enough to win!! Beauty Indeed!!
Yup...a couple of girls that "got away"! One of them married a friend of mine..but I took some sick satisfaction, when they got divorced, a few years later!
Bought mine in 1970 from my buddies Dad who worked at the bank as repozesser. Triple black convertible. Full power 401 nailhead. Automatic. I wished I would have saved it.
Great car. Prince drove a triple white '64 Wildcat convertible in his movie "Under the Cherry Moon". It was his personal car and it almost stole the show. Rather have one of these instead of a Cadillac.
What a beauty. I can’t get over all the chrome on that car and it seemed to be all metal on the interior. Even the vent pulls were chrome. What I wouldn’t give for that gorgeous blue Buick
Hey Bill, my 4th grade teacher drove a 1964 Buick Wildcat droptop. At the time I thought the car got it's name from the stubby, "Felix the Cat", style tailfins when seen from the rear. Now I appreciate the Buick version of the Oldsmobile Starfire. Fascinating to see full-sized sporty/luxury from the 1960's.
Had a friend’s father that had the ‘62 Wildcat. Red with white vinyl roof . He adored it and drove it until it was inoperable and kept it in his backyard. Couldn’t part with it
My parents bought a 1964 Buick Electra, same year I graduated high school. It was a four-door sedan, same blue as this car, white painted top, factory, blue brocade upholstery. A base model it had wind up windows and seats like a LeSabre. A terrific car, still vividly remember it. It was regularly driven at 80 mph, full load, a/c, bias ply tires, drum brakes, only two seat belts in the front. When they bought it, I was bitterly disappointed that they didn't chose an Avanti or a Riviera. First year for turbo hydramatic.
That turbo-hydro was a big improvement, over Buick's Dynaflow transmission...I had a 59 Buick with the Dynaflow, it was a very smooth, quiet transmission, but somewhat sluggish off the line!
A beautiful car, Bill, thanks for showing us this one. We really think you and "Penelope" should start a real collection. This one is a keeper, it's money in the bank that can only go up in value. Cheers.
My fist car was a 9 year old rusty '64 Wildcat convertible with black exterior, black top & red bucket seat interior with console. It was quiet and quick. I especially loved the zip out vinyl rear window. Driving with the top up and rear window unzipped on a hot day gave a uniquely quiet draft free cool ride. Unfortunately all 3 of my later big GM convertible had glass back windows which (although more durable) could not be opened up for the same wonderful cooling effect. I loved that car. When you showed pictures of the Camaros in the midst of this video, my heart said it would much rather have the Wildcat.
LOVE IT. my favorite old school. saw 1 for the first time 10 yrs ago just like it in Seattle . was always just park at the curb it never moved. still sitting there .
I remember my grandparents had a '66 Wildcat back in the day. But it wasn't a ragtop. I could be wrong (since I was just a kid), but I seem to recall that it had like a 455 V8. I remember thinking it was a really cool car!
