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$49,900.00
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| Address: Orange Village, OH | |
Mileage: 51,221 | |
| Exterior Color: Red | |
Interior Color: Red Leather | |
| Body Style: Convertible | |
Car Class: COLLECTOR | |
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NEW PRICE! This 1948 Roadmaster convertible has been in the same family since it was new. Showing just 51,224 miles, which are believed to be original and authentic, it has a wonderful patina inside and out, and runs beautifully. The bright red paint isn't correct, of course, but suits the big, flashy convertible just fine. It's obvious that the car has never been rusty and there are zero signs of patching or filler used anywhere in the body. The chrome and trim is most likely 100 riginal, and while a few areas are showing some age, most of it is in extremely good condition. The rear bumper shows some light flaking along the top edge, but the stainless is all bright and shiny with no dents, the delicate ‘Dynaflow' script on the front fenders is beautifully preserved, and the legendary Buick “bombsight' hood ornament is extremely nice., Likely replaced when the car was repainted, the red leather uses authentic materials and patterns to create a proper Buick driving environment. Fresh carpets were also installed, along with four new Buick-logo floor mats that give it a vintage look. The gauges are all original and all functional, although the original Sonomatic AM radio and glovebox-mounted clock are not. Overhead, the tan canvas convertible top may very well be original, and the vacuum-actuated mechanism works as it should, as do the power windows., The big 320 cubic inch OHV straight-eight fires quickly and settles into a smooth idle with a pleasant mechanical whir coming from under the hood. There are signs of recent work under the hood, with fresh paint on the valve cover, pushrod cover, and spark plug cover, as well as a fresh set of decals. The Dynaflow transmission works as advertised, with a seamless flow of power and no perceptible gear changes, which always feels unusual to those of us accustomed to typical automatics., The chassis is remarkably original, showing signs of careful maintenance throughout its life but never fully restored. The torque ball seeps a bit, but why should this be the only dry Buick in the world? The brakes are firm and confidence-inspiring, even at high speeds, and the ride is typical Buick luxurious. Four Denman wide whitewall tires have been mounted to the original steel wheels., Mechanically excellent and still quite handsome, this Roadmaster convertible easily floats along at 70 MPH. Parts are plentiful, service is easy, and the Buick 320 cubic inch engine is one of the most reliable machines to ever come out of Flint. Perfect specimens are trading hands for nearly $100,000 at auction, so this one also represents something of a bargain for a fully-sorted rust-free Roadmaster convertible. Call us today., For more photos and information, please visit ., $49,900 negotiable ,, Advertiser Since 2008
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