NO RESERVE AUCTION!
CAR WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!
NOTE: Last neighborhood cruise 10.13.2016 no issues
Car drove great and all gauges read normal.
1955 BUICK ROADMASTER Sedan
Classic Cruiser!
Blue & White exterior
Blue & White interior
Clear VA title
Garage stored
322 ci FIREBALL V-8 Nailhead Engine
Dynaflow Variable Pitch Automatic Transmission
POWER Drum Brakes
POWER Steering
POWER Front Seat
Gauges,Lights, Windows, Heat/Air controls, Hood-Release, Door locks, Trunk lock, parking brake, all in VERY GOOD WORKING condition.
Note: Horn button relocated to dash
Previous owners lived in SD and MD
Owner documentation, Original oil-bath air filter,
Vintage AM radio, period-correct Hubcaps, Service Manual, Trophies, Dash Plaque collection,and Spare parts included.
Years of Care and Detailing is obvious!
Original Interior shows wear and need of repair.
Work completed in 2015-2016:
New battery, starter, lights, lenses,
and various electrical parts, LED tail lights.
New tires [5]
Fuel tank replaced; Fuel system flushed.
Rebuilt Carter Carburetor
Flushed oils and replaced filter in engine and transmission.
Purchased and installed various seals,
and missing parts.
Mileage is ‘ESTIMATED’ as documented on title.
Odometer reads 53213.
Speedometer andvacuum wipers presently not working.
A few dings, paint chips, scratches, and paint issues in the usual places for a sixty year old car; the underside is amazingly SOLID!
Close-Up PHOTOS SHOW CONDITION!
NOTE: Obvious evidence of rocker panel,
small hole repair, and exterior re-paint in the past.
Some paint runs are noticeable; car could use a professional repainting.
Much of the chrome is pitted, buffed, or painted.
HISTORY:
This Buick was assembled at the Kansas City, KS Plant and originally purchased new by Miss Matilda J. Gage [Frank Baum’s niece] at Jacobson Buick in Aberdeen South Dakota.
Miss Gage promoted the children’s books about the land of OZ authored by her uncle Frank Baum. The character of Dorothy depicted in Baum’s books was based on Miss Gage and her younger sister, [the real] Dorothy. Miss Gage’sBuick was sold in 1986 after her death.
Car size specs in INCHES
Wheel base: 127
Length: 216
Width: 80
Height: 63
Weight: 4600 pounds
I am a British Car Hobbyist and am selling this sweet Classic Cruiser to increase my storage space.
Please ask questions prior to bidding.
For sale locally.
Don’t be a shy watcher; Bid today! :D
SELL TO USA [48 STATES] ONLY!
NOTE: Attended CarsandCoffee Richmond VA event
on 09.24.2016
55 Buick is seen at 4 min 42 secs into video.
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