In 1949, this was Buick’s glamorous way to go places – with its top up or down it was one of the sharpest cars on any boulevard. Motoring thrills are gathered by its behavior on the road, wide seating and ease of having standard equipment such as the automatically-operated top, front seat and windows.
This wonderful car has been restored from top-to-bottom starting with a solid, rust-free southern car that was one family owned for 50 years. The restoration process utilized mainly N.O.S. parts. The car has received new paint, interior, top, chrome, wiring and mechanicals; including new brakes, engine rebuild, transmission rebuild – even the factory radio has been refurbished and is in perfect working condition.
The Sequoia Cream finish is handsomely matched with a low-profile black soft-top that has red piping, and the interior is upholstered in red vinyl. The engine is a factory original Fireball 248-cid, 115-hp straight eight-cylinder and the transmission is automatic. Among the features found on the Buick are “VentiPorts,” AM radio, clock, backup lights, fender skirts, bumper guards with accessory bar, distinguishing brightwork, red steel wheels with factory wheel covers and wide whitewall tires.
This is a quite uncommon and sought-after Buick that has an iconic status and is presented in a meticulous fashion.