For Sale
1954 Victress S4 Roadster
Design Inspired By The Aston Martin DB5
— Hand-Built Sports Custom From Illinois —
— Oldsmobile Rocket V8 Engine —
— Very Few Victress S4 Roadsters Survive To This Day —
Pricing / Availability
The car is located in Buffalo, New York and is available for purchase at $4,900
Contact Mike Puma at (716) 392-0613 or Mike.J.Puma@gmail.com
Description
The Victress S4 came out in 1954 and was designed to be built on an unmodified chassis of the era. The typical wheelbase of sports cars at the time were either 94 inches or around 100 inches. The Victress S4 was designed to fit a variety available chassis at the time all with a wheelbase of around 114” – give or take a few inches.
The S4 first appeared in the 1954 Petersen Motorama with space age head rests installed. Designed by Hugh Jorgensen, an Art Center “automobile design” student in Los Angeles, California, it was inspired by the 1950s Aston Martin DB5.
This Car
We acquired this car from its owner in Illinois many years ago. It was built on a Ford chassis with Oldsmobile power. This S4 needs a full restoration and is being sold “as-is.”
Technical Specifications
Body Design
- Body Design By Hugh Jorgensen
Drivetrain:
- Oldsmobile V8 engine
Production:
- Approximately 25 Victress S4 bodies and cars were produced
Additional Detail
Concours Embraced: American handcrafted specials have been welcomed across the country, and in recent years this has expanded to rallys, special exhibitions and more. What drives interest in these cars is the unique design and history of the build – in every case a story that is a “one of one.” Since 2007, major concours such as Amelia and Pebble Beach have held classes of these cars on several occasions, and both the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance have featured classes of these cars in 2023 and 2024.
Auction Results / Comparable Sales: Click Here To View Auction Results For American Specials
Hagerty Valuation Guide: Click Here To View Hagerty Valuation Guide
Modern Photos
Vintage Photos
Vintage Victress Brochure and Ad
Terms
Transportation costs and arrangements from Richmond, Virginia to buyer’s location are the responsibility of the buyer. This car is being advertised locally and we reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. Full payment via electronic/bank transfer is due no later than 7 days from the end of the auction.