49 or 55 buick

[sherwood3333]

looking for some feed back, which would be a better car to have for value. a 49 super sedanett  or 55 two door hardtop ?  I have a 49 but I like the 55s

[Airy Cat]

Just keep both of them!

[1939_Buick]

49 super  That fast back styling will always be distinctive

[avgwarhawk]

The 49 does have that very distinctive back end.   For me, I do not see any 49 in my area so I would look to have the 49. 

[Paul Falabella]

I love the slope back body also, but you won't have the factory options available on the 55. Tough choice or get both.

[Pete Phillips]

Some people have to have power steering and air conditioning in their antique cars. The '55 is more likely to have those (since the '49s came with neither one--duh!!), and/or is easier to add those. Both of these cars are good choices for long-term value.  Me, I prefer the character of the older cars, and when two cars are otherwise equal, the older one always has more character or "panache".

Edited March 24, 2016 by Pete Phillips (see edit history)

[60FlatTop]

What could you do with your '49 for the cost of a '55?

 

I know of a guy who could have really made his car nice for the cost of the next one.

Bernie

[Guest 54fins]

That all depends on what you are starting with. The drive train is the easy part, body condition will make or break your car. Pick the one with the least rust. They are 2 completely different styles. I would say the 55 hard top my be more marketable but the 49 is a very cool style you wont see much. You can spend thousands on body work, I find that the better the body you start with the better the car. Any major body work can easily exceed the value of the car

[sherwood3333]

thanks for the feedback, ill keep the 49 but will look for a nice 55 for a project

[s_hilmoe]

Good choice!