1948 super convertible/ebay

[rlcokc]

Link to ebay auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-Buick-Super-Convertible-Two-Door-/253058407340?hash=item3aeb74dbac:g:sBsAAOSw32lY0uJx&vxp=mtr

I have two 1936 specials and a 67 GS 400 and know very little about this vintage Buick. Looks good but I have no idea about value. Know its hard to tell from photos but would be interested in input from those who are more familiar with the market as well as in any apparent problems with the vehicle.  Attached photo shows the vehicle. Thanks

Rod

[michel88]

It looks like a beautiful restoration and it was a done on a very solid original.  The interior looks very nice and the owner has done some work to eliminate some minor flaws as well as tuning and putting on new tires.  It does not mention that engine was rebuilt but it looks like it was and it is very nice under the hood.  I have always considered this a great looking Buick.  I am not sure of the value but there is a '48 Super Convertible in the August Hemmings that is claimed to be fully restored for $79,500.   You could check eBay for ones that have sold recently.

[John_S_in_Penna]

On 7/26/2017 at 5:01 PM, michel88 said:

... I am not sure of the value but there is a '48 Super Convertible in the August Hemmings that is claimed to be fully restored for $79,500. ... 

 

There was a near-perfect yellow '47 or '48 Super convertible

on the forum a year or two ago that was realistically

priced, as I recall, in the $50's.  The seller was a hobbyist in this

part of Penna.

 

I say, never look at ASKING prices.  Some are so

optimistic that they are barely relevant.  And so many of these

nice-looking cars have been restored, that if you miss this one,

you can quickly find another, almost even in your choice of color!

Edited July 29, 2017 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[60FlatTop]

The seller might have added a little extra for that photography night class they always wanted to take.

Bernie

[Pete Phillips]

Agree with Bernie: Photo looks very "doctored up", almost unnatural.

[BuickBob49]

I believe there was a 1948 Super convertible that sold recently in Portland, OR, for just under $60k.  It was a 400-point car at the BCA National in 2014!  Sequoia Cream with red interior. Very nice car!

 

[48Super]

The car you are referring to once belonged to me. Here is the sale ad: 

Sure wish I could have gotten 60K for it when I sold it. Funny, the "professional appraisers" I spoke to said I'd be lucky to get 40K for it. I hope the new owner likes it, it was a GREAT car.

 

[61polara]

Very nice restoration.  The only thing that may be missing is the pin striping on the wheels.  Should be 3 bands.  Wonderful driving cars  You won't regret this one.

Edited July 31, 2017 by 61polara (see edit history)

[lancemb]

It really is a beauty and looks superbly done!

[John_S_in_Penna]

11 hours ago, 48Super said:

The car you are referring to once belonged to me. Here is the sale ad: 

Sure wish I could have gotten 60K for it when I sold it. Funny, the "professional appraisers" I spoke to said I'd be lucky to get 40K for it. ...

 

Mike, we hobbyists really appreciate it when

cars are priced reasonably, as yours was.

Far too many cars these days are advertised (especially by

dealers) at prices that are away off the mark; and

such a practice does nothing to promote the hobby.

 

Your car was really nice, and thank you for pricing it the way you did.

Don't feel like you missed out.

[60FlatTop]

13 hours ago, 48Super said:

The car you are referring to once belonged to me.

 

I remember your car when it was listed for sale. I liked it and it was close. I am still working on my sell three, buy one plan. A car like yours will be my target.

Bernie