$47,000
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Transmission:
Automatic
Condition:
Used
Color:
Light Yellow
Color:
Light Yellow
VIN:
H541004500
Description
Key Features:
- Engine & Performance: Powered by the impressive 320 cubic inch straight-8 engine, delivering 150 horsepower and a smooth wave of torque. This engine was one of the most powerful of its time, ensuring effortless cruising. Paired with Buick's legendary Dynaflow automatic transmission, the car offers an incredibly smooth driving experience.
- Transmission: The Dynaflow transmission provides seamless shifts and smooth acceleration, making the driving experience a pleasure on any road.
- Rear Axle & Suspension: The car…
Key Features:
- Engine & Performance: Powered by the impressive 320 cubic inch straight-8 engine, delivering 150 horsepower and a smooth wave of torque. This engine was one of the most powerful of its time, ensuring effortless cruising. Paired with Buick’s legendary Dynaflow automatic transmission, the car offers an incredibly smooth driving experience.
- Transmission: The Dynaflow transmission provides seamless shifts and smooth acceleration, making the driving experience a pleasure on any road.
- Rear Axle & Suspension: The car features Buick’s front A-arms and torque tube suspension, offering a smooth, comfortable ride and impressive handling for its era.
Exterior & Custom Features:
- Body & Finish: This ’49 Buick Roadmaster Convertible is finished in stunning Sequoia Cream paint, with a deep, consistent gloss. The body is arrow straight, and the panel gaps are perfectly aligned, a testament to the exceptional frame-off restoration by Buick expert Doug Seybold.
- Chrome & Trim: The car showcases show-quality chrome and stainless trim, all in excellent condition. As a late-production model, it features the preferred larger trunk and the distinctive “sweep-spear” trim along the sides, making it a standout among collectors.
- Wheels: The car sits on original 15-inch wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Silvertown wide whitewall tires, contributing to its vintage charm.
Interior Features:
- Custom Interior: The red leather interior, meticulously restored to factory specifications, uses special hides custom-made for Doug Seybold’s restorations. The seat patterns and door panel pleats match the original design, and the overall condition remains close to show-quality, with only minor signs of use.
- Comfort & Convenience: With power windows, power front seats, and a power convertible top, this Buick offers top-tier comfort. The interior also includes an accessory tissue dispenser and a compass mounted on the windshield bar, adding unique vintage touches.
- Gauges & Instruments: Fully restored and operational, including a working clock. The rebuilt gauges add to the authentic feel of the interior.
Condition & Upgrades:
- Restoration: This Buick has undergone a comprehensive frame-off restoration by Buick expert Doug Seybold and has won multiple awards, including the AACA Grand National First Prize in 2019. The car has been meticulously maintained and is in exceptional condition, with minor chips along the hood opening, typical for its age.
- Engine & Drivability: The fully rebuilt 320 cubic inch straight-8 engine runs smoothly and starts easily with a simple press of the accelerator. The car is an excellent driver, cruising comfortably at 60-65 MPH. The undercarriage is correctly finished, and the car includes all necessary accessories like an oil filter and factory jack assembly.
Driving Experience: The Buick Roadmaster Convertible offers a luxurious driving experience with its smooth engine, Dynaflow transmission, and effective suspension. The car glides along the road with minimal noise, thanks to the perfectly tuned exhaust and quiet engine. The ride quality is impressive, and the massive drum brakes provide ample stopping power.
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$47,000
Year:
1949
Make:
Buick
Model:
Roadmaster
Color:
Light Yellow
Condition:
Used
Engine Size:
320 straight 8
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
56,762 miles
VIN:
H541004500
Stock:
867
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