60 Buick

[MabelAnn]

I'm having a 60 buick restored and I was wondering what the gas mileage was when it was new, or what it might be with the engine rebuild. It has a 401. Any info would be appreciated.

[redly1]

I'm searching...I did find this

http://www.odot.state.or.us/ruftf/ne...jan10news.html

the gas tax used to operate like a user fee. Back in 1960, nearly all vehicles achieved the same approximate gas mileage, about eight to ten miles per gallon.

[MabelAnn]

Originally Posted by redly1

I'm searching...I did find this

http://www.odot.state.or.us/ruftf/ne...jan10news.html

the gas tax used to operate like a user fee. Back in 1960, nearly all vehicles achieved the same approximate gas mileage, about eight to ten miles per gallon.

Thank you, anything else about 60 buick Lesabres would be appreciated.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by redly1

I'm searching...I did find this

http://www.odot.state.or.us/ruftf/ne...jan10news.html

the gas tax used to operate like a user fee. Back in 1960, nearly all vehicles achieved the same approximate gas mileage, about eight to ten miles per gallon.

LOL sure that's not a mis-print and should have read "about eight to ten gallons per mile"? There are some modern day SUV that achieve these numbers.Seems like the more things change the more they stay the same

[MabelAnn]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

LOL sure that's not a mis-print and should have read "about eight to ten gallons per mile"? There are some modern day SUV that achieve these numbers.Seems like the more things change the more they stay the same

I want to drive my old Buick, so I don't think that is funny. hmmph
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['97ventureowner]

Hey I respect the older American cars! I'm currently restoring a 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air that I've owned since 1992. It, like your Buick, has more trunk space that could probably fit at least 4 Ford Focus' or Chevy Aveos. LOL But seriously, there is nothing like the feeling of cruising down (floating would be a better word perhaps?)the highway in a 2+ ton vehicle that you know you're safe in.

[MabelAnn]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

Hey I respect the older American cars! I'm currently restoring a 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air that I've owned since 1992. It, like your Buick, has more trunk space that could probably fit at least 4 Ford Focus' or Chevy Aveos. LOL But seriously, there is nothing like the feeling of cruising down (floating would be a better word perhaps?)the highway in a 2+ ton vehicle that you know you're safe in.

I'm having this restored on my own & being a single, not so young mom, it is a little bit scary. I think the people working on it are honest, and fairly competent. I was wondering what it will feel like when it is done, I hope you are right. I don't remember much about driving it when I was a kid. Will the engine be loud?

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by MabelAnn

I'm having this restored on my own & being a single, not so young mom, it is a little bit scary. I think the people working on it are honest, and fairly competent. I was wondering what it will feel like when it is done, I hope you are right. I don't remember much about driving it when I was a kid. Will the engine be loud?

If everything is kept stock, (no major performance upgrades,) and you have a stock exhaust system, it should be fairly quiet. To drive these older cars, and to wonder what it feels like, I would have to say it is different if you are used to driving cars that were made more recently. Over the years, auto manufacturers have improved handling, interior sound quality, and safety features,etc. There is a different feel, which I like , and if you drive your car for awhile, you'll get used to how different it is from newer vehicles. A lot of the older vehicles did not have power steering, power brakes, no air conditioning, AM radio, and non radial tires. All of these things bring back an era that a lot of people remember, and re-live through owning and driving cars like these.