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1960 Buick LaSabre

September 29, 2022 By Gauge Magazine

1960 Buick LeSabre owned by Rob and Shauna Tansey

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Issue
October 2022
Owner
Rob & Shauna Tansey
Photographer
Chris Gosada

Ride Details

What was the inspiration?
Car was found in a warehouse in Columbia SC. The inspiration behind the build was to fix the roof where the paint was coming off. I wanted the car to be different and catch everyones eye at the same time. That's were the wild ideas started flow and the paint started to be sprayed.
How long did it take you to build?
The car took 7 months to complete.
How long have you been building?
I have been building cars since the age of 15. My first project was a 1964 chevelle SS 283 4-speed car.
Club Affiliations
Street Stalkers Columbia SC.
Your future plans?
The Buick will get some A/C to keep the passengers as cool as the car.
Vehicle history
51,000 original miles stock drivetrain including the exhaust.
Thanks to
Shauna my wife for putting up with the late nights and many weekends. Chad Martin of Chads Custom Dreams for working with me to lay down the color, and Paul Aragon Sr. for the wild upholstery work.
Previous Rides
Too many to list. I have had quite a few early ford hot rods to a handful of GM muscle cars and now several late 50's to early 60's GM cars.

Engine Details

Make
Buick 1960
Cylinders
8
Displacement
364 Nailhead
Engine Mods
Stock

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock Chassis with Air Lift 3P/3H air management.
Mods to Frame
Air bagged chassis
Compressor Info
Twin 480 Viair compressors
Valve Info
Air Lift 3P/3H management
Airbag Info
AIr Lift Dominators
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Custom roof/trunk paint job

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
24" gold spokes
Rear Wheel Type
24" gold spokes
Front Wheel Size
24's
Rear Wheel Size
24's
Front Tire Size
235/25/24
Rear Tire Size
235/25/24

Paint Details

Color
7 different Candies 4 different bases
Paint Type
House of Kolor
Painted By
Chad Martin of Chads Custom Dreams
Graphics By
Chad Martin and his apprentice Rob Tansey

Interior Details

Dashboard
Glitter vinyl, mohair, and pink leopard
Gauges
Stock
Steering Wheel
Stock
Upholstery Description
Lowrider/psychedelic inspired theme that keeps you trippin.
Upholstery By
Paul Aragon Sr.

1960 Buick LaSabre

1960 Buick LeSabre owned by Rob and Shauna Tansey

The 1960 Buick LeSabre is a stunning classic car owned by Rob and Shauna Tansey, and it has become a head-turner since its completion. The inspiration behind the build came when Rob found the car in a warehouse in Columbia SC. He wanted to fix the roof where the paint was coming off and create something unique that would catch everyone’s eye. The car took seven months to complete, and the stunning paint job has made it stand out in any crowd.

Rob has been building cars since the age of 15, and he has had several hot rods and muscle cars over the years. The 1960 Buick LeSabre has a stock drivetrain, including the 364 Nailhead engine, but it has been upgraded with an Air Lift 3P/3H air management system, twin 480 Viair compressors, and Air Lift Dominators.

The stunning custom roof and trunk paint job, with seven different candies and four different bases, is a show-stopper. Chad Martin of Chads Custom Dreams worked with Rob to lay down the color, and he and his apprentice also designed the graphics.

The interior of the car is just as impressive as the exterior, with a lowrider/psychedelic-inspired theme that keeps you trippin’. The dashboard features glitter vinyl, mohair, and pink leopard, and the stock gauges and steering wheel are in pristine condition. Paul Aragon Sr. did the wild upholstery work, which includes a pink leopard headliner, glitter vinyl door panels, and pink and purple psychedelic seats.

Rob’s future plans for the Buick include adding air conditioning to keep passengers cool during rides. The Buick is affiliated with Street Stalkers in Columbia SC, and Rob gives special thanks to his wife, Shauna, Chad Martin, and Paul Aragon Sr. for their support and help with the build.

Owned by: Rob and Shauna Tansey

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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Filed Under: Features, October 2022 Tagged With: 1960 Buick, 1960 Buick LeSabre, 1960 LeSabre, 24" gold spokes, air bagged chassis, Air Lift Dominators, air management, Buick, Buick 364 Nailhead, Buick LeSabre, Chad Martin, Chads Custom Dreams, Custom Buick, Custom Car, Custom LeSabre, Custom Paint LeSabre, glitter vinyl, GM cars, House of Kolor, Lowered LeSabre, lowrider, mohair, pink leopard, psychedelic, Street Stalkers Columbia SC., Viair compressors


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