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- 1952 Buick Super Convertible - Model 56C
1952 Buick Super Convertible - Model 56C
Lot Number: 401
1952 Buick Super Convertible - Model 56C
One of the rarest cars of its era, believed to be the only one in the UK, owned since 1989 and a fixture of West London society until our vendor's retirement in 2016.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Yellow -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
OSU 955 -
ODOMETER READING
300 Miles
SUMMARY
One of the rarest cars of its era, believed to be the only one in the UK, owned since 1989 and a fixture of West London society until our vendor's retirement in 2016.
DESCRIPTION
- One of 2,500 examples produced in 1952 and believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK
- One of the last 'straight-eight' cars and incredibly well appointed for its era with power roof, windows, steering and front seats
- Subject to restoration works in the United States in 1979, retaining many original features
- The son of a UK distributor for Chevrolet and Oldsmobile, our vendor fell in love with these cars as a child growing up in post-war London
- As a successful West London restaurateur, he was able to source 'Betsy' from Illinois and she was UK-registered on 01/03/1989
- Often used for film premieres, publicity events and chauffeuring celebrities of the day until retirement to West Wales in 2016
- Over the years 'Betsy' has been re-painted and had a new roof with recent attention to electrics and mechanicals. A special old girl with a story to tell!
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 401
- Make
- BUICK
- Model
- SUPER CONVERTIBLE
- Variant
- 56C
- Registration Number
- OSU 955
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 68218455
- Engine Number
- 68215455
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Yellow
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Arwel Richards
- Car Specialist
- 07434 960868
- arwel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.
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SCORE:
83 / 135
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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
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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