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- 1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie)
1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie)
Lot Number: 320
1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie)
In 1949, Buick's Roadmaster station wagons were perhaps the ultimate luxury/utility vehicles
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 31st July, 2020 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Blue -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
240 XUX -
ODOMETER READING
95724
SUMMARY
In 1949, Buick's Roadmaster station wagons were perhaps the ultimate luxury/utility vehicles
DESCRIPTION
- When it comes to 'Woodies' the Roadmaster is the absolute pinnacle of desirability
- One year only styling - 1949, 653 produced (21 exported)
- 150bhp Fireball Dynaflash straight-eight with Dynaflow automatic transmission
- With its first owner, Offield L. Herbert in Los Angeles for 28 years
- Subsequently VIP transport at a Dude Ranch
- A head-turning land yacht that demands your attention
- Your earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomed
- This car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again
For fans of genuine wood-bodied wagons, the 1949 Buick Roadmaster (Model 79K) is the absolute pinnacle of desirability. One year only styling is arguably the most successful blend of the dramatic sweep spear fenders introduced in 1942 and modernization that would carry Buick into the 1950s.
1949 is also notable for the introduction of Buick's famous
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 320
- Make
- BUICK
- Model
- ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON
- Registration Number
- 240 XUX
- Chassis Number
- 15275380
- Engine Number
- 54739017
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
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