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1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Convertible Coupe

  • Engine Number: 74330444
Buick introduced a new engine called the 'Fireball' eight with a new induction system called 'Compound Carburetion.' This was a dual-carburetor setup with just the first carburetor working at slow speed and idle. At higher acceleration or at higher speeds, the second carburetor engaged for more fuel flow. This, along with additional factory changes, meant that horsepower of both the Roadmaster and Limited was 165, a full 15 more horsepower than Cadillac's V8.

This example has been given a complete body-off restoration since new. The bodywork is finished in Lancaster Gray, a factory color that complements the open Buick rather nicely. There are a long list of factory features including a push-button Sonomatic radio, fender skirts, a gravel guard molding, a vacuum-assisted top, bumper wing tips, heater, power antenna, Dante Red wheels and a defroster.

In 2010, this car was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale Auction in Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $110,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $104,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2010

2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $110,000 
Sale Price :
USD $64,960

2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $110,000 
Sale Price :
USD $104,500

2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $140,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $105,000

1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Buick Series 70 Roadmaster

(Data based on Model Year 1941 sales)
1941 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 14161672
Sold for USD$64,960
  2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton
Chassis#: 74118208
Sold for USD$30,240
  2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$71,500
  2018 Mecum : Houston
 
1941 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 14063461
Sold for USD$39,600
  2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1941 BUICK ROADMASTER
Chassis#: 13977054
Sold for USD$85,250
  2016 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction
 
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton
Sold for USD$92,000
  2016 Mecum - Indianapolis
 
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton
Chassis#: 13940312
Sold for USD$60,500
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
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1941 Buick Roadmaster Custom Coupe
Sold for USD$57,200
  2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale
 
1941 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 14063461
Sold for USD$71,500
  2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
 
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
Sold for USD$42,350
  2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
 
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 13982970
Sold for USD$137,500
  2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
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1941 Buick Model 76C Roadmaster Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 142I2726
Sold for USD$126,500
  2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Coupe
Sold for USD$57,750
  2011 RM Auctions - Hershey
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$55,000
  2010 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2010
 
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
Sold for USD$104,500
  2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
Chassis#: 13928872
Sold for USD$93,500
  2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
Chassis#: 14098440
Sold for USD$137,500
  2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
 
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
Sold for USD$99,000
  2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
Sold for USD$104,500
  2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster image  
1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$125,000
  2008 Worldwide Auctions - Houston Classic 2008
 

Buick Series 70 Roadmasters That Failed To Sell At Auction

1941 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sedan 2020 Mecum : Indy$28,000$40,000$60,000
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Phaeton139288722019 RM Sothebys : Hershey $80,000$100,000
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe140984402019 Mecum : Monterey$80,000$100,000$140,000
1941 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton741973702018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee$55,000  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Custom Convertible Coupe 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall $75,000$100,000
1941 Buick Roadsmaster Convertible Phaeton 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall $65,000$75,000
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale $75,000$85,000
1941 BUICK ROADMASTER139770542016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction $100,000$150,000
1941 Buick Roadmaster 71C 2012 Silver Auction Fort McDowell, Arizona$22,000  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe 2009 Leake Auctions Tulsa 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction QuikTrip Center$67,000  
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook$130,000$125,000$175,000
1941 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Coupe743304442006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona$105,000$120,000$140,000

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