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1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Convertible Phaeton Chassis Num: 13928872 |
| Sold for $104,500 at 2008 RM Auctions. Sold for $132,000 at 2008 RM Auctions. Sold for $99,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. Sold for $93,500 at 2009 RM Auctions. | |||
There were a total of 15,372 examples of the Roadmaster produced in 1941, accounting for only a small portion of Buick's 377,000 overall production. Only 312 examples were the Convertible Phaetons.
This 1941 Buick Roadmaster Model 71C Convertible Phaeton was originally owned by an individual in Pittsburgh, PA. It was used as a taxi in the Cleveland-Akron area. In 1972, it was purchased by an individual living in Denver and would remain in their care for the next three decades. In 2003, ownership passed to an individual living in Colorado. While in their care, the car was treated to a body-off restoration. It has been driven a mere 80 miles since that time.
This car is powered by the 'Fireball' 320 cubic-inch dual two-barrel carburetor engine and mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. The wheelbase measures 126 inches and there are four-wheel hydraulically-actuated drum brakes.
In 2008, this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $120,000-$140,000. Though bidding only reached $104,500, including buyer's premium, it was enough to satisfy the reserve and the lot was sold.
In 2009, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $110,000 - $140,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $93,500, including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
 |  |  | Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 13962500 Engine Num: 74119735 |
| Sold for $68,750 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
In 1941 Buick introduced 'compound carburetion' which were two carburetors on a progressive linkage and raised piston crowns which increased the horsepower by 15. Standard equipment in the Roadmaster included the compound carburetion Fireball Dynaflash eight. The cars were well equipped and comfortably appointed.
For 1941, Buick produced 377,478 vehicles with only 15,372 being the Roadmaster. Of those, only 1,845 were the Convertible Coupes. This example is finished in tan with a dark red interior. It has been treated to a complete restoration and has its original Buick push-button Sonomatic radio, vacuum-assisted top, front and rear bumper guards, fog lights, spot light on the driver's side, dual side view mirrors, fender skirts, and red painted steel wheels with chrome wheel-covers.
At auction, this car found a new owner and one who was willing to pay $68,750 after buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2010
 | Convertible Coupe Engine Num: 74330444 | |
| Sold for $104,500 at 2010 Gooding & Company. | ||
This example has been given a complete body-off restoration since new. The bodywork is finished in Lancaster Gray, a factory color that complements the open Buick rather nicely. There are a long list of factory features including a push-button Sonomatic radio, fender skirts, a gravel guard molding, a vacuum-assisted top, bumper wing tips, heater, power antenna, Dante Red wheels and a defroster.
In 2010, this car was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale Auction in Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $110,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $104,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2010
 |  | Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 142I2726 |
| Sold for $126,500 at 2012 RM Auctions. | ||
The Roadmaster series was powered by Buick's famous overhead valve, inline eight that offered 165 horsepower. The base price when new was $1,775 (before options). Big news for Buick for 1941 was the Compound Carburetor, the forerunner to the four-barrel carburetor. Optional on Specials and standard on all other models, a pair of carburetors would extract more power from Buick's 320-cid 'Fireball' straight-eight good enough for 165 horsepower on Roadmasters. Buicks were the highest-powered standard production cars in America.
This example was rescued from a junk yard and required a total restoration. The car is painted Lancaster Grey and trimmed in red leather. It sports a black top with red piping.
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereFrom 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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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