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Prior to World War II, the hierarchy at General Motors began with Chevrolet, followed by Pontiac, then Oldsmobile, Buick, LaSalle and Cadillac. Although Buick was positioned between Oldsmobile and LaSalle, it was a high quality car that was neither inexpensive nor lacking in power or amenities. As the 1930s came to a close, Buick adopted an all eight-cylinder range that would continue for years to come. The Buick Roadmaster range was available in three distinct series through 1941. The fourth-generation Roadmaster was ready for the 1942 model year, but the onset of war meant that only a few thousand were produced before production came to a close. Production did not resume again until 1946.
For 1948, the Roadmaster Model 76C Convertible Coupe was very well equipped, with power windows, seat and top. New for this year was GM's Dynaflow transmission, the first torque-converter transmission fitted to a passenger car. It could be added as an option on the 1948 Roadmasters; many buyers had the option installed which convinced GM to make it standard equipment for the 1949 model year.
This Buick Model 76C Roadmaster Convertible was formerly a part of the collection of Charles Cawley. While in the collection, the car was restored in-house to show condition. It is currently in period color combination of dark blue over red upholstery, and rides on period-correct wide-whitewall BF Goodrich Silvertown bias-ply tires. It has a black top with red piping.
The car is powered by Buick's 'Fireball Dynaflash Eight' with correct style lettering on the valve cover promoting the 'valve in-head' engine design. In the trunk is a spare tire and jack. Inside is an original tube-type radio, 120 mph speedometer, and a clock.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
For 1948, the Roadmaster Model 76C Convertible Coupe was very well equipped, with power windows, seat and top. New for this year was GM's Dynaflow transmission, the first torque-converter transmission fitted to a passenger car. It could be added as an option on the 1948 Roadmasters; many buyers had the option installed which convinced GM to make it standard equipment for the 1949 model year.
This Buick Model 76C Roadmaster Convertible was formerly a part of the collection of Charles Cawley. While in the collection, the car was restored in-house to show condition. It is currently in period color combination of dark blue over red upholstery, and rides on period-correct wide-whitewall BF Goodrich Silvertown bias-ply tires. It has a black top with red piping.
The car is powered by Buick's 'Fireball Dynaflash Eight' with correct style lettering on the valve cover promoting the 'valve in-head' engine design. In the trunk is a spare tire and jack. Inside is an original tube-type radio, 120 mph speedometer, and a clock.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $70,400
1948 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Buick Roadmaster Chassis#: 24935280 Sold for USD$59,000 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 14847808 Sold for USD$39,600 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 14859445 Sold for USD$62,700 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedanette Chassis#: 15014983 Sold for USD$30,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 24875557 Sold for USD$99,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sold for USD$19,000 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sold for USD$65,000 2018 GAA : Jerry & June Smith Collection | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sold for USD$14,500 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 24936085 Sold for USD$40,000 2017 Mecum : Monterey | |
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER Sold for USD$18,375 2017 McCormick's - # 62 | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedanet Chassis#: 14862969 Sold for USD$40,700 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 14959889 Sold for USD$2,687 2016 Silverstone Auction - Classic Sale | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Chassis#: 14929364 Sold for USD$90,750 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER 4-DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: ID41060COLO Sold for USD$33,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sold for USD$32,000 2015 Mecum : Denver | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sold for USD$3,500 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sold for USD$32,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 44897500 Sold for USD$70,400 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50270587 Sold for USD$45,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER 2 DOOR SEDANETTE Chassis#: 14862969 Sold for USD$42,560 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction |
Buick Series 70 Roadmasters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedan | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $17,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 14860277 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $45,000 | $60,000 | $75,000 |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Custom Resto-Mod | 2018 GAA : Spring Sale | $16,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster | 14860277 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $35,000 | ||
1948 Buick Roadmaster | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $24,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster | 2017 Mecum : Dallas | $22,000 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER | 2016 McCormick's # 61 | $25,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 24936085 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $45,000 | ||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $40,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Resto Mod | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | |||
1948 BUICK SERIES 70 ROADMASTER SEDANETTE | 2015 Mecum Dallas | $27,500 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $37,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Custom | 2013 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $12,500 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 14838769 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $45,000 | ||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Custom | 2012 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $13,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster 76c Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $55,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster 76c Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $40,000 | |||
1948 Buick Roadmaster 4-Door Hardtop | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $20,000 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER 4 DOOR | 44897349 | 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 Palm Springs, CA | $11,000 | ||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE | 2009 McCormick's Auction # 47 | $56,000 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CVTBLE | 24935003 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 22, 2009 | $56,000 | ||
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $45,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 2009 Silver Auction Big Sky Collector Car Auction | $47,500 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CUSTOM | 2003 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction November 2003 | $52,000 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER SEDANETTE | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $20,000 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER SEDANETTE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $21,900 | |||
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $33,500 |
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