1949 Buick Roadmaster
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Vehicle Specifications
- VIN45254216
- Classic Car ID102814104
- Stock Number1793AC
- CategoryAmerican Classics
- Body StyleN/A
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage52,839 miles
- Engine320 ci Straight Eight
- TransmissionDynaflow Automatic
Classic Car Overview
1949 marked the first year of the post-war redesign of the Buick line and brought the marque into the modern era. At the top of the lineup was the 49 Roadmaster, available in several sedan and two-door configurations, with the convertible perched as the most luxurious and most expensive - which holds true today moreso than ever. Its estimated that only 8,000 convertibles were produced; far fewer survive, and its rare that one comes on the market. Longer and lower than its pre-war forebears, many consider it to be the zenith of Harley Earls designs for GM.
Paint and body present very nicely with only a few marks consistent with light use; chrome bumpers and trim are particularly nice (see close up photos). Convertible top is likewise excellent; power top and power windows are fully functional. Interior presents beautifully with red leather seating surfaces, plus very good door panels, carpets, steering wheel, dash and gauges (all of which are working). The AM radio was disconnected due to one overheating tube. Although this car has never been driven in the rain under present ownership, the vacuum-operated windscreen wipers are working.
This Roadmaster starts easily and runs and drives well. Its nicely detailed under the hood, and the the 320 cubic inch Fireball overhead valve straight eight is silky smooth; its mated to a Dynaflow automatic transmission. Steering, suspension and brakes (which stop straight) all feel as they should. Included with the sale are two framed 49 Buick posters plus an original owners manual and Dynaflow drivers guide. For more information about this 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.
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