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1953 was a big year for General Motors as it marked their 50th anniversary. To celebrate, three new stunning models were showcased and for the Buick marque, their car was the Skylark. Also new in 1953 for Buick was the Nailhead V8 engine which had an overhead valve and pushrod-style similar to the design used in Oldsmobile's Rocket V8. In the Super 8 Series 50 cars, the vee on the front of the hood gave an indication to what lay underneath. The Nailhead V8 displaced 322 cubic-inches and produced 170 horsepower. The three-speed manual gearbox was standard with the Dynaflow automatic available as optional equipment. The Super 8 Buicks received standard wheel covers and a horizontal trim bar on its rear fenders. The best equipped Super 8 was the Convertible which had power windows, seats, and a top, as standard.
This 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible has traveled just 44,000 miles since new. It has been treated to a full frame-up restoration and finished in Cherokee Red paint. It is complimented with whitewall tires and the optional wire wheel covers. The interior features a Wonderbar Radio, complete with foot pedal controls, a red dash and carpeting, chrome, and black accents.
This Super 8 Convertible was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $80,000 - $100,000. It was offered without reserve which worked out well for the buyer who purchased this car for less than half of the estimated value, at $38,500 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
This 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible has traveled just 44,000 miles since new. It has been treated to a full frame-up restoration and finished in Cherokee Red paint. It is complimented with whitewall tires and the optional wire wheel covers. The interior features a Wonderbar Radio, complete with foot pedal controls, a red dash and carpeting, chrome, and black accents.
This Super 8 Convertible was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $80,000 - $100,000. It was offered without reserve which worked out well for the buyer who purchased this car for less than half of the estimated value, at $38,500 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $38,500
1953 Buick Series 50 Super Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 50 Super
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Buick Super 8 Custom Convertible Sold for USD$29,700 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
1953 BUICK SUPER RIVIERA CUSTOM COUPE PEACHES AND CREAM Chassis#: 47217745 Sold for USD$22,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon Chassis#: 16985358 Sold for USD$50,400 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1953 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$99,000 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1953 BUICK SUPER ESTATE WAGON Chassis#: 16985358 Sold for USD$110,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1953 Buick Super Convertible Chassis#: 16903070 Sold for USD$60,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1953 Buick Super Riviera Sold for USD$20,900 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon Sold for USD$72,500 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon Chassis#: 16745764 Sold for USD$42,000 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | |
1953 BUICK SUPER Chassis#: 26771819 Sold for USD$29,700 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1953 BUICK SUPER WOODY STATION WAGON Chassis#: 16897150 Sold for USD$55,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1953 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$37,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1953 BUICK SUPER CVT Sold for USD$30,450 2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 56 | |
1953 Buick Super Station Wagon Sold for USD$19,800 2013 Worldwide Auctions - The Burt Collection | |
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon Chassis#: V1818145 Sold for USD$88,000 2013 Russo and Steele - Monterey | |
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon Sold for USD$70,400 2013 Auctions America - California | |
1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible Sold for USD$26,500 2013 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa Ok | |
1953 Buick Super Sold for USD$14,300 2013 Silver Auction - Ft McDowell, Arizona | |
1953 BUICK SUPER Sold for USD$15,225 2012 McCormicks Palm Springs Auction 53 | |
1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible Sold for USD$42,500 2012 Leake Auctions - Dallas |
Buick Series 50 Supers That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Buick Series 50 Super's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1953 Buick Super Woody Wagon | 2019 Mecum : Kansas City | ||||
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $27,500 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon | V173435 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $45,000 | ||
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $95,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Woody | 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1953 Buick Super Riviera Coupe | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $33,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Convertible 265 CI, Automatic | 46798896 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $40,000 | ||
1953 Buick Super Riviera Coupe 401 CI, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $42,500 | |||
1953 Buick Super Riviera Coupe | 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis | $42,500 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Woodie Wagon | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $18,000 | |||
1953 BUICK SUPER | 2011 McCormick's Auction 51Palm Springs, California | $25,000 | |||
1953 BUICK SUPER 8 CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $24,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $27,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Station Wagon | 2008 Mecum St. Paul, MN Auction | ||||
1953 Buick Super Estate Station Wagon | 2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $92,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Station Wagon | 2008 Mecum Muscle Cars & More Live TV Episode 5 | $90,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Station Wagon | 2008 Mecum High Performance Auction at Kissimmee, FL | $95,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Station Wagon | 2007 Mecum Kansas City High Performance Auction | $90,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon | 2007 Mecum High Performance Auction at St. Charles, Il | $80,000 | |||
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $50,000 | |||
1953 BUICK SUPER TWO DOOR CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $25,250 |
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