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1949 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster news, pictures, and information
 |  | View more photos Station Wagon Coachwork: Ionia |
The original selling price was approximately $3,700. The car weighed 4,490 lbs and has a standard transmission.
|  | View more photos Sedan Chassis Num: 15240141 |
In 2003 the vehicle was treated to a full restoration and has traveled less than 300 miles since new. At the conclusion of the auction the lot had been sold netting $71,500.
 |  | View more photos Convertible Coupe |
Harley Earl was responsible for the design of the 1949 Buick at GM, while stylist Ned Nickles came up with the front fender portholes known as 'Ventiports.' The 1949 Series 70 Roadmaster line was made up of Buick's largest and most prestigious models. All Roadmasters were powered by a 320 cubic-inch displacement version of Buick's famous overhead-valve, inline eight-cylinder engine that produced 150 horsepower. The Buick Dynaflow automatic transmission, which had been introduced the year before, was standard.
In mid-1949, the new Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-door hardtop became available. The Riviera had a fixed hardtop roof, but featured convertible-type side windows. A 'sweepspear' chrome body side molding option was offered, which proved very popular. 'Riviera' trim became available on the Roadmaster Convertible very late in the model year, as well, and this car is so equipped.
The present owner of this Roadmaster obtained it from the couple who bought it new. The car was used for their honeymoon and subsequent travels all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico - travel decals from those trips are still affixed to the Buick's rear window. The original owner, a retired CIA employee, passed away in 2004 and the present owner obtained the Buick from his widow in 2005, this 58-year-old Buick is a two-owner car! It was fully restored from the ground up by the present owner.
 |  | View more photos Station Wagon Coachwork: Ionia |
| | View more photos Hardtop Coupe Chassis Num: 15339060 |
This Roadmaster Riviera was once part of the Art Astor collection. It currently has an older restoration which remains in superb condition throughout. It is painted in blue and white with a red leather and grey cloth interior. It has its proper tires and even a factory radio. There is a power front seat and windows, and a 320.2 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine offering 150 horsepower.
In 2009, this 1949 Buick Riviera Roadmaster Hardtop was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $55,000-$65,000. Bidding reached $40,000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. The lot was left unsold. This was the first no-sale of the auction. Bidding had begun at $20,000, then increased by $5,000 increments until it reached 35,000. Then bidding rose by increments of $2,500 until peaking at $40,000.
In 2009, this Roadmaster Riviera was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $60,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $41,250, including buyer's premium.
| Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 55056057 |
For the first time in Buick's history, they added their trademark front fender portholes or Ventiports, an aircraft-design theme that was developed by designer Ned Nickles, to the production car.
This Roadmaster Convertible is painted in black and has a black convertible top with red piping, and dual chrome-plated rearview mirrors. This is a late model example that rides on a set of red painted steel wheels with chrome-plated hubcaps and trim rings with whitewall tires. The interior is red leather upholstery with matching red carpeting. There is a Dynaflow automatic transmission, power windows, a pushbutton-operated AM radio, and a clock.
In 2009, this Roadmaster Convertible Coupe was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was expected to sell for $90,000 - $110,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close the lot had been sold for the sum of $66,000 including buyer's premium.
| Sedan Chassis Num: 25030889 |
In 2009, it was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $34,100 including buyer's premium.
The Roadmaster named first appeared on Buick automobiles in 1936 as a celebration of their engineering improvements and advancements in design. The Buick Series 80 became known as the Roadmaster. The Roadmasters were built on the longest wheelbase Buick had to offer. From 1946 through 1957 they were the most elegant and prestigious automobiles that Buick sold.
From 1936 through 1948 the Roadmaster appeared in coupe, sedan, convertible and station wagon bodystyles. A hardtop coupe was added in 1949 and dubbed the Riviera.
The Roadmaster named reappeared in 1991 and continued in production until 1996. It served as a replacement for the Electra model line and offered as an Estate Wagon. A sedan was introduced in 1992.
The end of the 1953 Buick Roadmaster station wagon meant the end of the last wood-bodied station wagon to be mass-produced in the United States. In 1996, the end of the Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon meant the end of the full-size family station wagons.
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From 1936 through 1948 the Roadmaster appeared in coupe, sedan, convertible and station wagon bodystyles. A hardtop coupe was added in 1949 and dubbed the Riviera.
The Roadmaster named reappeared in 1991 and continued in production until 1996. It served as a replacement for the Electra model line and offered as an Estate Wagon. A sedan was introduced in 1992.
The end of the 1953 Buick Roadmaster station wagon meant the end of the last wood-bodied station wagon to be mass-produced in the United States. In 1996, the end of the Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon meant the end of the full-size family station wagons.
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