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£160,000
1953 BUICK MODEL 79R ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON
Christies • United States • 19 Aug 2001
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This 1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon, one of only 670 produced, has undergone a meticulous, no-expense-spared restoration, including handcrafted woodwork and a rebuilt engine and transmission. Originally a California car, it was stored in the 1970s and now presents in stunning condition, making it a highly desirable example of the last Woody station wagon offered by an American manufacturer.
Condition
9
The car underwent a meticulous, no-expense-spared, 2 1/2 year restoration to the highest standards. The wood was handcrafted and varnished with eight coats of marine spar varnish. The engine, transmission, and rear end were completely rebuilt. The body was reworked, repainted with five coats of black acrylic enamel, and reassembled to factory specifications. All chromework was replated or replaced, and the interior was retrimmed with correct style leather, new carpets, and a new headliner. The listing states the result is simply stunning and it is difficult to find faults anywhere on the car. The standard of restoration is a credit to all those involved and recommends close inspection.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
6845536
Odometer:
58,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1953 BUICK MODEL 79R ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON
COACHWORK BY IONIA
Chassis No.
6845536
Engine No.
V827677
Black with white ash and mahogany woodwork and red leather interior
Engine: V8, Fireball, 8.5:1 compression, 322ci., 188bhp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: dynaflow twin-turbine automatic; Suspension: independent front wheel suspension with ride stabilizer, front and rear coil springs with double acting shock absorbers; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic 12" drums.
Left hand drive.
1953 was Buick's 50th anniversary.
With V8 engines rapidly gaining popularity, it was quite natural that Buick would celebrate its golden anniversary by introducing a modern overhead valve V8 engine.
Remarkably, in addition to the first Buick V8 engine and the first use of a 12 volt electrical system, the 1953 Buick Estate Wagon was the very last Woody station wagon offered by an American automobile manufacturer.
These factors, combined with Buick's beautiful styling, make this one of the most desirable and ...
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