The seats are of the original material and both the front and rear seats look as new. Wipers work as well, but I have only checked them against a dry windshield and they are slow. On the inside, the radio, under seat heater, horn, turn signal indicator, interior dome light and glove box light ALL work. Lights including headlights, tail lights, turn signals, parking lights, back-up lights all work as they should. All chrome and stainless trim in great shape. Spare tire in beautiful condition in trunk. New brakes and cylinders all around when I bought it going on three years ago. Front tires could stand balancing and is evident at around 55 mph. Drives very well on the expressway and looks good on the street. Wide whitewall radials all the way around, with new brakes. Color is dark Mediterranean Blue (almost black) and carries with it some patina from years of washing, waxing, etc., but again, paint is original. There is some surface rust (only) on the frame. It has never been painted except from some factory touch below the stainless trim on the sides. She has right at 40,000 original miles on her and the previous owner used to write me just to "check up on the Buick". The car starts, runs and drives well and the original 263 straight eight, detailed motor can hardly be heard at idle. I'm selling my 1950 Buick Special Riviera! This is a nice example of an all original 1950.
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