1950 Buick Series 50 Super

The 1950 Buick Super wore new postwar styling that was devoid of the bolt-on look of the front fenders, highlighted by an incredible frontend grille, more rounded styling, and the company's signature portholes. The word 'Super' was placed on the front fenders, below the three chrome ventiports. The 121.5-inch wheelbase chassis was the same one used for the Specials unless the Super Series 50 long-wheelbase (LWB) version was ordered. This extended the wheelbase by four inches and provided extra interior room for its passengers.

The Super Series 50 was powered by an eight-cylinder engine with a 263.3 cubic-inch displacement, five main bearings, a Stromberg or Carter carburetor, five main bearings, overhead valves, and delivered 124 horsepower at 3,600 RPM. The three-speed manual gearbox was standard but a Dynaflow transmission could be ordered for an additional cost.

Body styles included a two-door sedanette, hardtop Riviera coupe, convertible coupe, sedan, and station wagon. Prices ranged from $2,040 and rose to $2,845. Convertibles had power windows, power top, and leather power seats. The long-wheelbase Sedans had a nicer and more plush interior, and the Station Wagons were built in Ionia, Michigan.

The 1950 Buick Super Series 50 was positioned above the Special Series 40 and below the Series 70 Roadmaster. The Series 40 had a 121.5-inch wheelbase, the same as the Series 50, and the Series 70 rested on a 126.25-inch platform.

by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2006