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£34,759
1948 BUICK SUPER 8 CONVERTIBLE
United States • 25 Jan 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1948 Buick Super 8 Convertible underwent a comprehensive restoration after being stored for 50 years. The restoration included stripping the car to bare metal, a color change to black, rechroming, and stainless trim polishing.
Condition
6
While the car was restored, it has significant modifications from its original state, including engine upgrades, transmission changes, brake system alterations, and suspension modifications. These modifications, while potentially enhancing performance, deviate from the original factory specifications and impact the car's originality and collectibility.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
51176925
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
It was originally purchased in Oregon and was stored for nearly 50 years, the car was then purchased by the previous owner who restored the car.
The car was stripped to bare metal and the color changed from blue to black.
It was rechromed and all the stainless trim was polished.
It is powered by a the original rebuilt Straight-8 engine using bearing inserts on the rods and crank, new rocker assemblies, Tri-Power manifold with fabrication done by Hells Gate, with Stromberg 97s, and headers by Dougs of Auburn.
It is equipped with a starter, electric water pump and 140-amp alternator.
It has a Vintage Air system, transmission adaptor by Bilstein, Chevrolet Aluminum bell housing, GM 11-inch flywheel and clutch, Mopar NP833 440 4-speed transmission, Hurst linkage, GM disc brakes in the front and Ford disc brakes in the rear, and a 1974 Lincoln rear differential with 4.11 gears.
Other highlights include a new fuel tank with remote electric fuel pump, rebuilt power top motor and pump, a...
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£2,160
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,501
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,617
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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