Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
Prior to World War II there was little interest in Station Wagons. They were common at hotels to carry guests to and from the train station. At that time they were known as 'Depot Hacks' where 'Depot' meant station as in the train station, and 'Hack' represented 'wagon.' After World War II, Station Wagon gained rapidly in popularity and by the close of the 1950's, nearly 17% of all American vehicles produced were Station Wagons. Wood bodied vehicles also gained in popularity at the close of World War II. Their white ash and mahogany bodies were elegant and unique and a fine addition to the metal bodies.
Buick capitalized on this combination by offering stylish vehicles powered by large engines and offered at an economical price. In 1947 the Super Series 50 four-door sedan with seating for six would set the buyer back $1930. The most expensive of the Super 50 Series was the four-door estate wagon with seating for six. This cost $2,590.
The 1947 Buick Super Series 50 Station Wagon model 59 with a dark emerald green paint scheme and light wood hue was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island. It was expected to sell between $100,000-$125,000. During the 1990's the vehicle was fully restored and has seen very little road time since then. The interior roof is finished in custom fitted wood. The upholstery is a white soft tan leather.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006
Buick capitalized on this combination by offering stylish vehicles powered by large engines and offered at an economical price. In 1947 the Super Series 50 four-door sedan with seating for six would set the buyer back $1930. The most expensive of the Super 50 Series was the four-door estate wagon with seating for six. This cost $2,590.
The 1947 Buick Super Series 50 Station Wagon model 59 with a dark emerald green paint scheme and light wood hue was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island. It was expected to sell between $100,000-$125,000. During the 1990's the vehicle was fully restored and has seen very little road time since then. The interior roof is finished in custom fitted wood. The upholstery is a white soft tan leather.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006
2006 Worldwide Group Auction at Hilton Head Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $125,000
Lot was not sold
1947 Buick Super Series 50 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Super Series 50
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Buick Super Coupe Chassis#: 44536193 Sold for USD$18,150 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Chassis#: 14731821 Sold for USD$40,700 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$12,100 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1947 Buick Super Sedanette Sold for USD$23,100 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1947 Buick Super Eight Convertible Sold for USD$29,700 2019 Collector Car Productions - The Manitoba No Reserve Collection | |
1947 BUICK SUPER 8 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 147I8580 Sold for USD$412,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1947 Buick Super Eight Series 50 Sedan Chassis#: 14672544 Sold for USD$15,032 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$37,400 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 Buick Super Sedanette Sold for USD$25,300 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1947 Buick Super Sold for USD$22,000 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$32,500 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$39,000 2015 Mecum : Denver | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$32,000 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1947 Buick Super Sold for USD$30,000 2014 Silver Auction - Arizona in January | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible 248 CI, 3-Speed Sold for USD$37,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$37,000 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | |
1947 Buick Super Sold for USD$20,000 2013 Mecum Auctions - Dallas 2013 | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$28,000 2012 Mecum - Dallas, TX | |
1947 Buick Super Convertible Sold for USD$14,850 2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1947 Buick Super Estate Wagon Chassis#: 49596645 Sold for USD$63,250 2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan |
Buick Super Series 50s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 Buick Super Series 50's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1947 Buick Super Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $30,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super Estate Station Wagon | 14759I87 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1947 Buick Super | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $17,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super | 2014 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $37,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $32,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super Estate Wagon | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $41,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super Estate Woodie Wagon | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $54,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super | 2013 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona | $25,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super Estate Woody Wagon | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $49,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super 8 Convertible | 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa | $25,000 | |||
1947 BUICK SUPER CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $22,000 | $40,000 | $45,000 | |
1947 Buick Super Sedan | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $19,000 | |||
1947 Buick Super Series 50 Estate Wagon | 2006 Worldwide Group Auction at Hilton Head Island | $100,000 | $125,000 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $45,600 range.
1955 Plymouth Plaza Suburban Chassis#:22212326 Sold for $45,650 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1979 Mercedes-Benz 6.9 Sedan Chassis#:11603612006797 Sold for $45,920 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
1986 Ford Mustang LX Chassis#:1fabp28m3gf324404 Sold for $45,650 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1962 Porsche-Diesel Super Export 329 with Trailer Chassis#:329/3217 Sold for $45,530 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
2002 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird Collector's Edition Convertible Sold for $45,920 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1979 Porsche 911 SC Custom Coup Sold for $45,920 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1953 GMC 1/2-Ton Truck Sold for $45,600 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1958 Ford Thunderbird 'Kopper Kaballero' Custom Sold for $45,760 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1934 Ford V-8 Roadster Sold for $45,600 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1960 DKW Schnellaster Kastenwagen 3=6 Chassis#:22524620 Sold for $45,920 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
1958 Ford Prefect 1.3-litre Competition Saloon by Alan Mann Racing Chassis#:105E150891 Sold for $45,235 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
1982 FORD F-350 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:1FTJF36Z6CRA03382 Sold for $45,650 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Hardtop Coupe Chassis#:5762002976 Sold for $45,920 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1974 Ford Bronco Chassis#:u15glt68857 Sold for $45,650 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1933 Packard Series 1002 Five-Passenger Coupe Chassis#:61751 Sold for $45,920 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1966 Pontiac GTO Chassis#:242676B130620 Sold for $46,000 2023 Spring Carlisle | |
1991 BMW 850i Chassis#:WBAEG11090CB12736 Sold for $45,181 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1991 Citroën 2 CV 6 Club Chassis#:KA375072 Sold for $45,225 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1963 Studebaker Grand Turismo Hawk Chassis#:63V-32351 Sold for $45,920 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1951 Mercury Convertible Chassis#:51SL77233M Sold for $45,920 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona |
1947 Buick Super Series 50
• Additional valuation insight and sales data• History
• Specifications
• Image gallery
• Other Buick Super Series 50 model years