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1953 Buick Series 50 Super Station Wagon

  • Chassis Number: 16985358
  • Engine Number: V1627395
The overhead-valve straight-eight engines served the Buick marque for over two decades. As the 50s continued to progress, a new engine was needed. The straight-eight design was seen as 'outdated'; Buick quickly responded by introducing an all-new V8, introduced in 1953, to celebrate the marque's golden anniversary. The 'nailhead' V-8 could be found in the Super and Roadmaster series, offering 170 and 188 bhp respectively. The engine was placed in the traditional Buick coil-sprung chassis, had torque tube drive, and mated to an improved Dynaflow automatic gearbox.

1953 was also the first year for the 12-Volt electrical system.

Some of the XP-300 show car's design made their way into the newly restyled Buicks, such as the headlight surrounds and grille design.

This 1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon is one of 488,805 vehicles produced during the model-year run. Of those, only 1,830 examples were the Super Estate Wagons. The wood-bodies for the wagons were handcrafted by Ionia Body Company of Michigan, who had been performing their craft on Buick automobiles since 1949.

This car was restored by Barry Briskman and his crew from Scottsdale, Arizona. It is painted in black with a read-and-eggshell-white leatherette interior. Most of the ash wood on the body has been refinished rather than replaced. The mahogany panels are new, as is the interior.

In 2007, it was brought to the Gooding & Company Auction held in Pebble Beach, California where it was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. Bidding reached $105,600, including buyer's premium and the lot was sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008

2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $50,400

2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.

Sale Price :
USD $110,000

2007 Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000 
Sale Price :
USD $105,600

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 Series 50 Super image  1953 Buick Series 50 Super image  
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 Series 50 Super image  1953 Buick Series 50 Super image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1953 Buick Super Woody Wagon 2019 Mecum : Kansas City   
1953 Buick Super Estate Wagon 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$27,500  
1953 Buick Super Estate WagonV1734352016 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, Automatic467988962013 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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