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1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Sedan

    The year was a big one for the brand that served as the foundation for the General Motors empire. Established in 1903, Buick celebrated its golden anniversary with the introduction of the Fireball V-8, its first, ending a long tradition of inline eights (although the straight eight remained in the inventory until 1954). The new engine was mated with a new Twin Turbine Dynaflow automatic transmission, and a 12-volt electrical system replaced the old 6-volt - much more likely to awaken sleeping Buicks on sub-zero winter mornings.

    Buick celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1953. It was fourth in sales with nearly 8-percent of the United States car market. This is one of only 1,450 Buick Roadmasters built in 1953 with factory air (by FrigidAire, which was introduced that same year). This Buick, which was chauffeur-driven, also featured power steering, power brakes, floor controlled radio, and factory half-wire wheels.

    Power was supplied by Buick's new overhead valve V-8, which replaced the company's legendary overhead valve in-line eight. The new V-8 produced 164 horsepower from its 322 cubic-inches. Most Buick Roadmasters came equipped with Dynaflow transmissions.

    Factory air conditioning by Frigidaire, was yet another first for Buick in 1953, and power steering and power brakes became standard equipment. The 322 cubic-inch (5.3 liter) overhead valve V-8 was available in three states of tune, ranging from 164 to 188 horsepower. At its most potent, the Fireball eight had a compression ratio of 8.5:1, tops in the industry at the time. Roadmasters continued to be the prestige end of Buick lineup, and this sedan served as a chauffeur-driven limousine for its original owner in Indianapolis. The Roadmasters rolled Indy's streets and byways for 50,000 miles over its first 33 years. It was acquired by its current owner in 1985.

    As a testament to the care lavished on the car during its Indianapolis years, the Roadmaster required only an early 1990s exterior restoration, performed by Autowerkes in Cleveland, to keep it show worthy. The interior, including the air conditioning system, is in original condition.

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    1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Buick Series 70 Roadmaster

    (Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
    1953 Buick Skylark
    Chassis#: 16760829
    Sold for USD$89,600
      2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
    1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Sold for USD$84,000
      2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
     
    1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 47095558
    Sold for USD$154,000
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Chassis#: 16922840
    Sold for USD$55,000
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Chassis#: 16760379
    Sold for USD$39,600
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 16991019
    Sold for USD$95,700
      2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Chassis#: 17043790
    Sold for USD$77,000
      2023 Mecum : Houston
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Sold for USD$80,300
      2023 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1953 Buick Roadmaster break 'woody'
    Chassis#: 16985362
    Sold for USD$46,472
      2023 Artcurial : Retromobile
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Chassis#: 16986767
    Sold for USD$140,000
      2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
    1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
    1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 16840186
    Sold for USD$165,000
      2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
     
    1953 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
    Sold for USD$92,400
      2022 Mecum : Chicago
     
    1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 17074428
    Sold for USD$73,700
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
     
    1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 16828663
    Sold for USD$137,500
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Sold for USD$95,700
      2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
     
    1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
    Chassis#: 16917318
    Sold for USD$48,400
      2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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    1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
    Chassis#: 26765173
    Sold for USD$13,750
      2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Chassis#: V3527575
    Sold for USD$73,700
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    1953 Buick Skylark
    Sold for USD$70,000
      2021 GAA : July 2021
     
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
    Sold for USD$66,000
      2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
     

    Buick Series 70 Roadmasters That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible167479102023 Mecum : Indy$65,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Anniversary Convertible 2022 RM Sothebys : Sand Lots $100,000$125,000
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021$85,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2020 Mecum : Indy$85,000$110,000$120,000
    1953 Buick Skylark169228402020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online $100,000$150,000
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2020 Mecum : Glendale$110,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$55,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$190,000$200,000$250,000
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible171426262019 RM Sothebys : Hershey $110,000$130,000
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas$75,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction   
    1953 Buick Skylark 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Coupe 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis$80,000$120,000$150,000
    1953 Buick Skylark168395952019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona $100,000$125,000
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas$70,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago$60,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago$97,500  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible168428962018 Mecum : Monterey$130,000$125,000$150,000
    1953 Buick Estate WagonV18181452018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring   
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee   
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2017 Mecum : Chicago$125,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark167563912017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle   
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall $125,000$150,000
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale $120,000$140,000
    1953 Buick Roadmaster Convertible171408152016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction $75,000$85,000
    1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon 2016 Mecum Indianapolis$80,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale$85,000  
    1953 Buick Skylark167479102016 Motostalgia : Amelia Island Auction $140,000$165,000
    1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon 2016 Mecum : Kansas City$85,000  
    1953 BUICK WOODY WAGON 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60$41,000  

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