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- 1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie)
1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie)
Lot Number: 527
1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie)
The Warwickshire Collection - This car has formed part of an extensive collection of British and European Classics and your inspection is encouraged.
- Sold for: £41,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 17th June, 2023 at 10.30am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Blue -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
240 XUX -
ODOMETER READING
95724 Miles
SUMMARY
The Warwickshire Collection - This car has formed part of an extensive collection of British and European Classics and your inspection is encouraged.
DESCRIPTION
- In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and has received little or no use, so an element of recommissioning is to be expected. Some of these cars do start, run and drive. Each car has a condition report, however they are all sold as seen
- In 1949, Buick's new, family-sized Roadmaster Woodie undoubtedly made a bit of a statement
- When it comes to 'Woodies', the Roadmaster was the absolute pinnacle of desirability
- A real head-turning land yacht with one-year only styling for 1949
- 653 were produced and it's believed only 21 were exported
- Fitted with the 150bhp Fireball Dynaflash straight-eight coupled to Dynaflow automatic transmission
- With its first owner, Offield L Herbert in Los Angeles, for an incredible 28 years
- Subsequently used as VIP transport at a 'Dude' ranch in Arizona
- The subject of roughly $17,000 spent during 2009/10
- An element of recommissioning will be required and pre-sale inspections of this substantial piece of Americana are encouraged
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 527
- Make
- BUICK
- Model
- ROADMASTER
- Variant
- Estate Wagon
- Registration Number
- 240 XUX
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1527380
- Engine Number
- 54739017
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
80 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
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Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Not tested
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Not tested
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
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Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 18th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 19th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 19th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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