1949' Buick Roadmaster

1949 Buick Roadmaster Dynaflow 5. 2 Fireball DynaFlash Station Wagon Straight Eight Automatic. Midnight Blue Metallic with matching leather upholstery, The Roadmaster (Model 79K) was the top-of-the-line for Buick in 1949, designated for the first time by the four "VentiPorts" on side of the front fenders. These and the "bombsight" hood ornament are but two of the very neat period touches--including a full leather interior, carpeted rear cargo area and elegant mahogany veneer interior door panels to this fabulous car. There were just 653 (including 21 for export) of these woodies built in 1949 and only 17 are known by the Buick Club to still exist. This car was sold new to Offield L. Herbert in Los Angeles in November, 1949 and remained in his ownership until the car relocated, then with 91, 368 miles, to Arizona in 1977 to be used as a welcome car at at a dude ranch owned by the Hoffman family. This history of the car no doubt explains the incredibly fine and original condition of the body and woodwork. Beautiful paint with matching leather and magnificent chrome and woodwork both inside and out it is powered by its original 150 horsepower Fireball DynaFlash straight eight engine and is all that more rare to be equipped with Buick's new Dynaflow automatic transmission, a driver side spotlight, a wooden roof-rack and and period air conditioning probably added sometime in the 1960's. Almost unmarked inside and out with concour-quality paintwork, this car drives beautifully and very smoothly. Within 2009, almost $15, 000 was spent to bring this car to driving standards commensurate with its fabulous physical and cosmetic condition. Then in 2010 over £2000 was spent when the dynaflow gearbox was completely stripped and fully overhauled with 90% of all the moving parts being replaced for new. 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. Fully U. K registered will a full V5 and nice history file this Buick is ready to be enjoyed in new hands and is a fantastic car for any collection. This car has formed part of a large collection and is only for sale due to a change in circumstances. Although now tax and mot exempt a fresh mot will be applied upon sale for your own peace of mind. Absolutely any inspection welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Finance arranged, Delivery can be provided. Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook page. Export enquiries welcome.