Malo48

A work of art. If I hadn't just purchased a '41, I'd have this in the garage...

A re-introduction here, as it's been too long; Mike from Chicago, proud new caretaker of a '41 Special SSE. I previously had a '48 76S that has gone on to a new, appreciative home - it was a great project but I just didn't have the time, and prior to that a few other non-Buick vintage autos that have also gone to good homes over the years. Very glad to be back!

Thanks for the update, Steve. I was talking with some historian friends who said that word of the auction has spread beyond the wheel-centric crowd to the police/fire historians and keepers of local Chicagoland history - if it's true that Mr. Hartung acquired most of his items within a 15-mile radius, there's bound to be plenty of things that the local museums might be interested in too; the photo of the radiator with the 'Northbrook' badge (well, the badge itself) comes to mind, and the airplane engines might well have come from the old Sky Harbor airstrip not far from there. Do you think this will be something a spectator like me could attend or will it be bidders-only?

I used to work not far from Mr. Hartung's museum, and one day a co-worker took me there when he found out I had an eye for old things. It was stunning; I've never seen anything like it, before or since. If you get a chance to go, don't pass it up - you've just gotta see this place before it gets turned into a subdivision or strip mall. It's definitely a piece of old Glenview lore that will be gone forever. If you do a Google search of the address, you can see how the area developed around him, from rural to suburban. And you can't see it from the road; I'd bet a lot of residents from around the area don't even know it's tucked away back there.

Around here, I see a lot of donks made from the GM G-body cars. A lot of them are far more subdued than the two posted here, but still pretty much consist of irridescent paint and 24" wheels with rubber band tires.

The reproduction viewers with magnetic bases show up on eBay a lot, sure beats drilling a hole!

Does it have to be a '49? There's a '46 Roadmaster Sedanette mentioned in another thread on this forum that needs rescuing... Nice '60 by the way!

There's now another '46 for sale on Chicago CL: 1946 buick

Bryan, I'd be interested in seeing the photos when you get 'em. I really hope someone snags this and can nurse it back to good health, ideally. Frankfort is very close to Chicago - I had my '48 trucked to a depot there and drove it home. Maybe I should edit this subject line to correct the year? -Mike

Great idea - I copied the info down to paper just in case someone needs it. I don't have anywhere to keep it, otherwise I'd have bought it.

Stumbled on this today: 1948 Buick Roadmaster Not mine, so I don't know any more about it than the ad states...thought I'd pass it along in case someone here is interested. They have it listed as a '48 but the ivory steering wheel might mean '47.

It looks like there's a rear speaker tucked away there, too. I've only seen one 40s Buick with the rear wiper option, although I have seen a lot of same-era Chevrolets with them, especially in West Coast lowrider/bomba clubs. That defroster is interesting...would have thought the small fan option would suffice, but when looking at the photo of the back seat, there looks to be a louver in the rear window trim, similar to the front window trim defroster opening. Handsome car!

Hi all, I read somewhere once that all the add-ons for the late-40s cars were to entice the public to buy new cars that were basically 1942 models while redesigns were being done. Recently, I came across a website that features a '48 Chevrolet Aerosedan that has almost every factory option for that year on it, from a radiator overflow tank and fog lamps to a hat holder and rear window blinds. I've seen a couple of similar options on Buicks of the same year like the rear window wiper and fog lamps, but nothing even close to the amount of bells and whistles on this Chev. So I'm curious: were these options available for all makes, or were they specific to each brand? Where would I find a list of available options for late 40s Buicks? Thanks! -Mike

Also, a '48 will not have the portholes on the fenders but will have the chrome teardrop-shaped hood latches on the sides of the hood. -Mike

Just checked the manual for my 320 (in a '48, so I'm not sure if my valve is the same as yours) - the diagram shows that in the 'HEAT ON' position, the counterweight is in the 12 o'clock position (away from engine), and in the 'HEAT OFF' position, the counterweight is in the 2 o'clock position (towards the engine). Hope this helps! -Mike

Wow, that is stunning.

If it fits a '48, I'd buy one!

I'm going to say it's not a true dealer advertising clock...the label on the back of the clock says 'Standard Electric Time Co.', and next to that is a 'JC' logo; the internet says that Standard Electric was bought by Johnson Controls in 1971. Assuming that's around when the clock was made, would Buick have used the old logo for anything?

If you're looking for just the round reflector itself, those can be found at CARS or Bob's Automobilia. As for the chrome piece, those turn up on eBay from time to time, or try calling Wheatbelt Buick.

Not mine, but thought I'd pass this along in case someone here is interested: '49 Super Woody Wagon, $15,500 http://http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/2441055848.html

Interesting idea - I found the tanks at Chevs Of The 40s. Does anyone know if they were options for cars other than Chevy?

I kinda like it in its present configuration...reminds me of something you'd see in a Rob't Williams painting!

Yeah, old cars don't do so well stored in the out-of-doors in these parts...

Not mine; came across it on Craigslist. I thought I'd pass this along for anyone interested. $2000 Three Oaks, MI Here's the CL ad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4 dr. sedan

Elegant color!