6T-FinSeeker Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Here's one you don't see everyday: For Sale: 1954 Buick Roadmaster Convertible in Los Angeles, CA on eBay: For additional pictures and information: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1954-Buick-Roadmaster/303488486570 For posterity: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 If anyone needs a look-see, I would be willing to go... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Thanks for posting @6T-FinSeeker and including the picture copies. Here also 'for posterity" are a few more pics and the description. This is a one owner, California vehicle. It was parked in a Northern California garage and put on blocks in 1958 and sat there since. The owner passed away ten years ago and we bought if from the daughter who inherited it. There is no rust on this car. Paint is mostly original and there is no evidence of any previous damage or bondo. The engine is a fresh and complete rebuild with zero miles on it with automatic transmission. Power Windows and Power Brakes. In addition, here is the list work that we did which is typical for any car that was sitting for that length of time: New Coker Classic Wide Whitewall tires, re-cored radiator, new water pump. New gas tank, fuel lines, and fuel pump. New power booster, master cylinder, brake lines and wheel cylinders. Front seat re-upholstered in Ferrari Connolly hide. The car runs, shifts great and pulls away smoothly like new. Mileage is only 53K. VIN-A1016169. Clean CA title in hand. Enjoy the way it is or bring this worthy car to the next level. Never before noticed the interior light over the back window of the 76C's, cool... The description states engine rebuild but this is definitely a '55 model year 322. I'm bettin the original had a stuck or dropped valve, what do you think @NC-car-guy Pretty decent job of front seat material choice and reupholstering to match rear original Even considering engine change and new front seat material I'd still love to own this car and maintain as is for archival purposes. If I had an extra 20 grand in my pockets I'd have to at least throw it at it and see if it stuck. @Fr. Buick you need this car. At least go take if for a spin. Let the top down, but careful, don't let the cigar ashes fly to the back seat. Edited February 20, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hey, out of my range, but wow, what a nice survivor!! I see the auction is ending soon, but hoping to go see the car Monday if they will let me, just to get some pics.... If anyone local is buying it and reads this, send me a PM, I would love to chat about parts and such you may need... at least for correct valve covers. There is one draw-back about driving with the top down, though, it makes it hard to keep a cigar lit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Is that dome light correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hi Doug & Lamar This is a neat car. I spoke with the original owners daughter about it and she had sent me pictures of it. Doug this is the same car you and I discussed last year. I thought about buying it, but just do not have any time for another car. It is a neat survivor and did have the correct valve covers on the engine before. The dome light is correct for the Roadmaster Convertibles. Lets see where it goes, I hope it finds a good home. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Reserve met this morning at $35k 😎 Only 1 day remains to bid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) On 2/20/2020 at 7:40 AM, MrEarl said: Pretty decent job of front seat material choice and reupholstering to match rear original I've noticed that much of the leather for sale today does not have the proper sheen to match original leathers. I believe that's the case here: The front seat has a rather "matte" finish, whereas the original rear seat is shinier. The pleats in front look too flat, as well. Just an observation to protect the wallets of any potential bidders--- Edited February 21, 2020 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) It's all those years of armor all built up on the rear seat. 😉 Edited February 21, 2020 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: It's all those years of armor all built up on the rear seat. 😉 Actually, it's just the type of finish on the leather, whatever that finish may be. It's not due to applied conditioners. I've seen shinier leather in all sorts of old cars, even in hidden places that would never get treatment. Even on back seats rarely used, and by average owners who never applied leather treatment, the leather is glossier. A friend of mine redid some upholstery in his 1967 Imperial and found the correct glossy leather. Myself, I had a very hard time finding anything that came close to the original sheen, and I've seen expensively restored cars with new leather interiors that don't look correct because of the noticeably duller finish. Restorers, be aware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Wow, what a great car somebody got 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Yep ... " There's just so much more for 54 " 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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