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£14,656

1938 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster Touring Sedan

United States • 16 Apr 2026 • Lot Lot #238172

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AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster Touring Sedan, a rare find with no reserve, features a refurbished interior and updated mechanicals like an aluminum radiator and rebuilt brakes. While its black exterior and 320ci straight-eight are appealing, non-functional elements including the speedometer and radio, along with noted fluid drips, suggest it requires some attention.

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Condition 

6

The car has undergone refurbishment, including mechanical work and interior updates. However, there are several non-working components such as turn signals, windshield wipers, AM radio, heater, clock, speedometer, and fuel-level gauge. Additionally, the horn is disconnected, there are fluid drips, and two upholstery buttons are missing, indicating a 'Good' condition rating with some required reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1333814

Odometer:

75,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 320ci Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Gray Cloth Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels Aluminum Radiator Trippe Driving Lights Turn Signals Dual Side-Mount Spare Wheels Rear Passenger Footrest
This 1938 Buick Roadmaster is one of 4,505 touring sedans produced for the model year and spent time under previous ownership in Texas.

It was refurbished after changing hands in 2007, with work reportedly including the installation of replacement glass and weatherstripping, gray cloth upholstery, an aluminum radiator, and a clutch in addition to overhauls of the three-speed manual transmission and hydraulic drum brakes.

The car is finished in black, and power comes from a 320ci straight-eight.

Additional equipment includes Trippe driving lights, turn signals, dual side-mount spare wheels, and a rear passenger footrest.

This Model 81 Roadmaster was purchased by the seller and is now offered at no reserve with a clean North Carolina title in the owner’s name.

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£1,828

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£21,540

Median Price (Since 2020)

£236,691

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