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This motor car with coachwork by Fisher was the result of a decision made by Buick President Harold Curtis. He realized that Buick needed a luxury car to compete with the best from Cadillac, Packard, and Lincoln. The Model 80C Roadster was introduced in 1936 with such classic touches as hydraulic brakes, independent front suspension, a rakish V-windscreen and bullet headlights. Only 1,064 of these convertible phaetons were produced in 1936.
The long hood of the Roadmaster made it clear that power came from straight-eight engine. In the case of the Model 80, it was a 320 cubic inch overhead-valve unit producing 130 horsepower with loads of torque. It was mated to a three-speed manual transmission with a floor-mounted gearshift lever. The chassis was fitted with General Motor's 'Knee-Action' intendent front suspension and solid rear axle. Hydraulic drum brakes were fitted at all corners.
In 1936, the Roadmaster offered a lot of car for the money. Available in two body styles, a 6-passenger Sedan and Convertible Phaeton, the price range began at $1,255 for the former and climbed to $1,565 for the latter.
This example was donated to the Classic Car Club of America Museum by John and Christiane Beebe.
The long hood of the Roadmaster made it clear that power came from straight-eight engine. In the case of the Model 80, it was a 320 cubic inch overhead-valve unit producing 130 horsepower with loads of torque. It was mated to a three-speed manual transmission with a floor-mounted gearshift lever. The chassis was fitted with General Motor's 'Knee-Action' intendent front suspension and solid rear axle. Hydraulic drum brakes were fitted at all corners.
In 1936, the Roadmaster offered a lot of car for the money. Available in two body styles, a 6-passenger Sedan and Convertible Phaeton, the price range began at $1,255 for the former and climbed to $1,565 for the latter.
This example was donated to the Classic Car Club of America Museum by John and Christiane Beebe.
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1936 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 80 Roadmaster
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton Chassis#: 2948988 Sold for USD$82,500 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1936 BUICK ROADMASTER CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 2965569 Sold for USD$28,600 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1936 Buick Roadmaster Sold for USD$27,000 2014 Silver Auction - Coeur D'Alene | |
1936 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster Sold for USD$57,200 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1936 Buick 80C Roadmaster Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$96,300 2006 The Florida Collector Car Auction | |
1936 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$31,500 2003 Kruse Auction - Ft.Lauderdale, Fl |
Buick Series 80 Roadmasters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1936 Buick Roadmaster Series 80C Convertible Phaeton | 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | $55,000 | $65,000 | ||
1936 Buick Series 80 Town Car | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $42,000 | |||
1936 Buick Roadmaster Town Car | 3052219 | 2010 RM Auctions Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $50,000 | $65,000 | $85,000 |
1936 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $75,000 | |||
1936 Buick | 2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $62,500 |
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