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The 1951 Buick Roadmaster Series 70 Riviera hardtop was the top of the line closed automobile offered by Buick. The Roadmasters exclusively were fit with the large, straight 8,320 cu.in. 'Fireball' engine. The Buick automatic transmission was shift-less and called the DynaFlow, and was known for its smoothness in operation.
This car was displayed at the 100th year anniversary celebration in 2003 in Flint, Michigan - the birthplace of Buick. The hardtop design gave the sportiness of a convertible but with the comfort of a closed car. The original price for the Riviera Hardtop was $4,145 with around 12,901 examples being produced. The Riviera Hardtop rested on a 126.25 inch wheelbase while the Riviera Sedan was given a 130.25-inch wheelbase. The Sedan version cost $3,200 with a total of 48,758 examples being produced. The Other two Series 70 bodystyles available were the two-door Convertible and four-door Estate Wagon. The Wagon cost nearly $4,000 while the convertible fetched $3,450. The estate wagon was the most exclusive with only 679 examples produced. A total of 2911 Convertible Roadmasters were sold.
This car was displayed at the 100th year anniversary celebration in 2003 in Flint, Michigan - the birthplace of Buick. The hardtop design gave the sportiness of a convertible but with the comfort of a closed car. The original price for the Riviera Hardtop was $4,145 with around 12,901 examples being produced. The Riviera Hardtop rested on a 126.25 inch wheelbase while the Riviera Sedan was given a 130.25-inch wheelbase. The Sedan version cost $3,200 with a total of 48,758 examples being produced. The Other two Series 70 bodystyles available were the two-door Convertible and four-door Estate Wagon. The Wagon cost nearly $4,000 while the convertible fetched $3,450. The estate wagon was the most exclusive with only 679 examples produced. A total of 2911 Convertible Roadmasters were sold.
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1951 Buick Roadmaster Series 70 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Roadmaster Series 70
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
| 1951 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON Chassis#: 16243498 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Chassis#: 16243498 Sold for USD$42,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : The Passion for the Drive | |
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sold for USD$56,000 2016 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sold for USD$40,700 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sold for USD$62,700 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Sold for USD$43,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
| 1951 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 66255667 Sold for USD$55,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Sold for USD$475 2012 Silver Auction - Quartzsite Collection |
Buick Roadmaster Series 70s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Buick Roadmaster Series 70's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $50,000 | $60,000 | ||
| 1951 Buick Roadmaster Series 70 | 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $80,000 | $100,000 |
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