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Buick built 69 examples of the 1932 Model 55 (Series 50) five-passenger four-door Sport Phaeton plus an additional 37 for export. General Motors (Australia) acquired Holden's Motor Body Builders in 1931, adding it to the existing operations to form General Motors-Holden, Ltd. To comply with government regulations, GM produced the chassis and delivered them to the subsidiary company which was then fitted with Holden-built bodies. This particular example was given right-hand-drive configuration and is one of just two Series 50 Model 55s with Holden coachwork known to exist. (The other example is believed to reside in Australia).
This Buick resided in Quebec, Canada for four decades before being acquired by the Blackhawk Collection in 2006. At some point, before it entered the care of the Blackhawk, the car was converted from right-hand to left-hand drive. A cosmetic and mechanical restoration was completed in 2007. It received a new interior, boot cover, and side curtains.
In 2010, the car was acquired by its current caretaker and has resided in a climate-controlled facility ever since.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2022
This Buick resided in Quebec, Canada for four decades before being acquired by the Blackhawk Collection in 2006. At some point, before it entered the care of the Blackhawk, the car was converted from right-hand to left-hand drive. A cosmetic and mechanical restoration was completed in 2007. It received a new interior, boot cover, and side curtains.
In 2010, the car was acquired by its current caretaker and has resided in a climate-controlled facility ever since.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2022
2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $95,000
Sale Price :
USD $44,000
2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $78,400
2010 Bonhams - Quail Lodge
Sale Price :
USD $133,500
1932 Buick Series 50 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 50
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Buick Series 50 Sport Phaeton by Holden Chassis#: 2627717 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1932 Buick Series 50 Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1932 Buick Series 50 Sport Phaeton by Holden's Motor Body Builders Chassis#: 2627717 Sold for USD$78,400 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1932 BUICK SERIES 56C Chassis#: 2656663 Sold for USD$11,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1932 Buick Series 50 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$39,600 2019 Mecum : Houston | |
1932 Buick Model 57 Sold for USD$9,750 2017 Leake Auction : Dallas Fall | |
1932 Buick Series 50 Special Coupe Chassis#: 2607605 Sold for USD$20,900 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1932 Buick Series 50 Four-Door Sedan Sold for USD$23,100 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1932 Buick Model 55 Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 2627717 Sold for USD$133,500 2010 Bonhams - Quail Lodge | |
1932 BUICK CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$53,900 2006 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2006 | |
1932 Buick Model 56C Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 200781 Sold for USD$41,800 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1932 Buick Series 50 Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$55,000 2003 JEM Museum Collection |
Buick Series 50s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Buick Series 50's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1932 Buick Series 50 Business Coupe | 2651170 | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1932 Buick Series 50 Special Five-Passenger Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Hilton Head | $30,000 | $40,000 | ||
1932 BUICK MODEL 50-56 3 WINDOW CPE | 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60 | $31,000 | |||
1932 BUICK MODEL 50-56 3 WINDOW CPE | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $31,000 | |||
1932 Buick Victoria Coupe | 2004 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $20,700 | |||
1932 Buick Series 50 Business Coupe | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | $22,000 |
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